Bent Wheels!?!?!
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From: Loveland, OH
2019 S63, 2006 CLS 55, 2005 Infiniti QX56, 1994 Softail Springer
Bent Wheels!?!?!
I replaced my OEM 19 inch wheels this summer with 20 inch wheels. When I had the OEM wheels taken off three of the four were bent. I just noticed this morning that both driver's side 20 inch wheels are bent.
What is going on!?!? Does anyone else have this much trouble. I assure you I am not driving through any war zones. All my driving takes place in the Greater Cincinnati area. Granted there are some bumps here and there, but I don't make a habit of hitting potholes. Any thoughts?
What is going on!?!? Does anyone else have this much trouble. I assure you I am not driving through any war zones. All my driving takes place in the Greater Cincinnati area. Granted there are some bumps here and there, but I don't make a habit of hitting potholes. Any thoughts?
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The problem that you have is that your going with larger wheel and tires. The bigger you go the smaller the tire sidewall is. The sidewall is what absorbs impact from bump in the road, and since your sidewall is so small, the tires can't absorb bumps, transmitting that energy into the wheel. because it to bend. I understand that everyone like 20", but honestly 20" wheels aren't good for a heavy car like a CLS. If you must run a 20" wheel and tire combination, get tires with a taller side wall like 40 series.
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The problem that you have is that your going with larger wheel and tires. The bigger you go the smaller the tire sidewall is. The sidewall is what absorbs impact from bump in the road, and since your sidewall is so small, the tires can't absorb bumps, transmitting that energy into the wheel. because it to bend. I understand that everyone like 20", but honestly 20" wheels aren't good for a heavy car like a CLS. If you must run a 20" wheel and tire combination, get tires with a taller side wall like 40 series.
