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BenzBoost - Wheels and Tires http://www.benzboost.com/ Discussion, Photos, and Reviews of Various Wheel and Tire Setups Sponsored By: en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:49:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.benzboost.com/images/misc/rss.png BenzBoost - Wheels and Tires http://www.benzboost.com/ Bad experience with forged aluminum lugs http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40999-Bad-experience-with-forged-aluminum-lugs&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:03:55 GMT Got a stud conversion, then got some aftermarket forged aluminum B Blox extended lug nuts. I was driving down the road and felt a very slight... Got a stud conversion, then got some aftermarket forged aluminum B Blox extended lug nuts. I was driving down the road and felt a very slight vibration and thought it was probably the road. When I got off on my exit my tire started rubbing pretty badly. At first I thought that my shaved fenders had seperated so I pulled over. When I checked, three of my lugs were gone and the three studs they'd been on had snapped in half. I only had two still holding the rim on. I'm pretty sure that the three lugs came off and the weight of the rim and the wobble from having no lugs, snapped the studs.

Here's what I think happened:

I had no idea that these were aluminum (got them from a a good buddy for free) and had taken them off and on repeatedly (5-6x, maybe more - wheels were tightened and torqued to 90lbs, which may have been high for aluminum) since I've been painting calipers, doing suspension work, shaving fenders, etc. I've been told that when you have aluminum lugs on steel studs the aluminum gets messed up causing actual damage to the steel studs making them possibly come lose.
Any opions or has anyone else dealt with a similiar situation? This could have been really bad had the wheel come completely off with my kids in the car, not to mention I'd been running some logs the night before on a private road - topping out around 140mph.

Suggestions:

What are the best steel lugs I can buy - money isn't an issue:
Or would titanium be better? If so, any brands suggested?

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]]> Wheels and Tires robc1976 http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40999-Bad-experience-with-forged-aluminum-lugs HRE Performance Wheels in the News http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40812-HRE-Performance-Wheels-in-the-News&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:02:08 GMT

We wanted to share some media content we've been apart of these past few weeks/months - you may have already seen some of it (perhaps posted twice - sorry!). Either way, we hope you enjoy these pieces!

H&R Springs x HRE Wheels in Poland:

HRE Wheels on Jay Leno's Garage:

Finally, here's an article that appeared in the LA Times last week:
LA Times Made-in-America: HRE Performance Wheels

]]> Wheels and Tires HRE_Wheels http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40812-HRE-Performance-Wheels-in-the-News <![CDATA[CHEAP&MINT! Satin Black APEX ARC-8 18x9.5 ET 22 squared with Pilot sport Cups $1,100]]> http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40705-CHEAP-amp-MINT!-Satin-Black-APEX-ARC-8-18x9-5-ET-22-squared-with-Pilot-sport-Cups-1-100&goto=newpost Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:16:49 GMT Satin black wheels I purchased, but I have decided to go with a different route. Will come with Michelin Pilot Sport Cups with one track day... Satin black wheels I purchased, but I have decided to go with a different route. Will come with Michelin Pilot Sport Cups with one track day remaining. Tires are at no cost to you.

$1100 + actual shipping + paypal. You can even send as a gift to save some cash. (Of course that is up to you, but the offer is there and I am no scammer.)

This is the cheapest price you will find these rims anywhere and they are as good as new.

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]]> Wheels and Tires Artsoasis http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40705-CHEAP-amp-MINT!-Satin-Black-APEX-ARC-8-18x9-5-ET-22-squared-with-Pilot-sport-Cups-1-100 Wheel source for 2013 SL 63 AMG http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40703-Wheel-source-for-2013-SL-63-AMG&goto=newpost Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:29:29 GMT I'm a little confused about wheels I have the alloy standard wheels on my MERC and want to change them out. I came from Porsche, where you could just call up and say what you had and Voila! a million choices. I have had trouble other than OEM finding some choices. Can anyone point me to some wheels sources where I can find some painted black or satin steel wheels?
Thanks
Mike ]]> Wheels and Tires mikegee2 http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40703-Wheel-source-for-2013-SL-63-AMG BC Forged HB29? http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40689-BC-Forged-HB29&goto=newpost Sun, 09 Jun 2013 03:10:02 GMT Any vendors here sell these bad boys? If you haven't seen them...google hb29 on M3 and take a look. The concavity is ridiculous! I think gloss black on a vo 1M would look awesome! ]]> Wheels and Tires KB http://www.benzboost.com/showthread.php?40689-BC-Forged-HB29