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Repair or Replace?
I currently have a set of staggered Enkei RPF1 in the following sizes:
Front: 18x8.5
Rear: 18x9.5
They are that size to clear the BBK which are AP Racing Pro 5000+.
Now the problem I have is that they are apparently not a strong wheel? I have had a dint repaired in one front wheel (which surprised me as I have never hit them on anything and have never driven through any large potholes) but have since found that there is another dint on rear right, and apparently my rear left has a full buckle.
The shop showed me and when it's spinning it's pretty obvious. However driving on it I don't feel it so kind of weird there...
I bought those large wheels for BBK but I have always felt that 17s would be preferable for weight, though from the wheel weight list here it seems the RPF1 18s are not much heavier.
My question really comes down to which option:
Repair the buckled wheel (is this safe?)
Replace the buckled wheel only
Get a new set of 17s (if I can find a set to clear BBK)
If I am able to get 17s to clear, won't the additional weight of the tyre offset the weight advantage as the 18s are still extremely light and have less rubber than 17s to get the same rolling diameter and width...and rubber is heavy.
Cheers!
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