Bent all my rims!

ArabianOak

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On Tuesday I was driving home and hit an unmarked road construction grind out. It was only about 4 inches deep and 5 feet long but I hit it hard at a good speed and bent all 4 of my rims on the ZR1.

Decided to just go with a forged rim to remedy the situation since the stock rims are known to bend.

Can’t believe the difference a couple pounds a rim makes for feel and handling.

very happy!

I also had the shop who mounted my new rims repair my old ones. I will keep those just in case the next guy wants them.

pics!

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The factory rims are trash anyways. GM really should have put better rims on the ZR1/Z06.

Looks good, what is the brand/spec of the new ones.
 

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The factory rims are trash anyways. GM really should have put better rims on the ZR1/Z06.

Looks good, what is the brand/spec of the new ones.

got them off tire rack. Forged one is the brand. They weigh 7-8lbs less than stock rims.
 

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How did the tires took the hit? No damage?
 

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Went for a cruise earlier and thought about lighter rims...I think I can get some SVE's that are 10-11 lbs lighter per wheel than my stockers. Makes me wanna blow some money. LOL
 

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lucky that patch cut out wasn't like 20 foot long you would probably busted up the front end splitter/ body work - nothing underneath got messed up? And love the new wheel selection.
 

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