official_style Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 i am going to buy a set of 10x5 2+3 (reverse offset) front rims, should i go with the steel ITP ones or some aluminum ones? i want something that looks like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Blas...bayphotohosting how much heavier would the steel be than aluminum? what comes stock on the shee? Quote
Handyman Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Well post up some pics of the rims you like and we'll help you out. Also if you tell us what type of riding you plan on doing etc. will help us help you....Also look at douglas wheels...they make some pretty good rims.. Quote
official_style Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Posted January 11, 2009 i want something that looks like this rim, i do mostly trail riding. Quote
Bansh-eman Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Steel is noticeably heavier, but if you Quote
notsed Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 i have those itp's and i did notice the diff in weight, but most of all bumpsteer got way worse with that offset. strong as hell tho Quote
locogato11283 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 id go with a douglas 160 or 190 aluminum rim.. Quote
official_style Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) does douglas make the .190 rims with the 2+3 offset? this is the offset i ride on my 97 currently and love it. what are the oem rims made of? Edited January 11, 2009 by official_style Quote
official_style Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Posted January 11, 2009 id go with a douglas 160 or 190 aluminum rim.. yea im gonna go with the douglas .190s. found the 2+3 offset. Quote
lilmegill727 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 itp baja t-9. strong ass rims. nuff said Quote
kawiking Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 itp baja t-9. strong ass rims. nuff said i agree !!!! Quote
MikeNick Posted January 11, 2009 Report Posted January 11, 2009 Get a set of Hypers man..Yes there expensive but I've heard no one complain about them..I plan on running Hiper fronts myself and I also trail ride for the most part..There super light and strong.. Quote
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