RE: Wheels for 92' 100

["PAT MARTIN" <MARDKINS@msn.com>]

Maybee out of the box, but in the 5 years I worked for Discount Tire I never 
saw so many bent wheels as I did with BBS wheels.  I also have had personal 
experience with 2 of my cars. I presently am the not so proud owner of 4 bent 
BBS wheels and I dont abuse my wheels(14" with plenty of sidewall).  I do have 
to say that they are a decent wheel if you live where no potholes exist. 

 I have to admit that I dont know much about the structure of a wheel,  but 
BBS wheels tend to be very light.  While this may be good for performance it 
is not the best for durability as far as I am concerned.  The same thing 
happened to Pcrappi.  They got really into reducing unsprung weight, and you 
tell me if you have ever seen a round Pcrappi when cold(or hot). Watch most 
BBS's or Pirreli's on a tire balancer and you will see first hand that they 
hop.

Just my personal opinion.  BTW is it really neccessary to flame someone 
whenever that person has an oppinion that differs from yours.
 
Pat Martin
864000csq 2 1/2 cat back, H&R-Boge(wanted Koni's but got Vetoed by other 
half),advanced and loving it.Soon to have Rota Cobra's 16x7 with AVS 
Intermediates.Never BBS or Pcrappi's again.
95 subaru legacy awd: so stock it hurts
Bothell,WA


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From: 	AUDI-NW-owner@u.washington.edu on behalf of STEADIRIC@aol.com
Sent: 	Tuesday, April 30, 1996 8:31 PM
To: 	northwest audi enthusiasts
Subject: 	Re: Wheels for 92' 100

>I guess he used to work for Discount Tire, and he told Erik that he's 
>never seen a round BBS, or Pirelli tire come through the store.  I could 
>be wrong.  What say you Pat?

BBS's are round... This guy was smoking tires or crack......

Later!


Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
St. Louis, MO

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