SouthernGorilla
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Yeah, sometimes my frustration leads to problems. Got annoyed at some idjit pulling out in front of me on the way to work the other morning. Went around him at a brisk pace. Weak brakes couldn't slow me back down in time for my turn. Barely slowed me down at all, actually. Hopped a curb, 4x4 onto a grassy knoll, got back under control. But when I got to work I found I had busted one of my front rims. Still holds air, but the lip is shot. Started looking for a cheap replacement wheel set. Then yesterday when I got home I found a huge blister on one of my rear tires. Most likely from hopping the curb, though it seems odd it would take more than a week to manifest. No idea how old the tires are, so it could just be age. Anyhow, I know no tire shop is going to put new tires on a damaged wheel and I don't have time to shop around for decent used wheels while the car sits-- it's my daily, I have to get to work. Ended up buying four American Racing AR605 Torq Thrust M chrome wheels wrapped in Continental Control Contact Sport SRS+ rubber.
Definitely excited to be getting new wheels. But not excited about putting another $2,200 on my credit card right now.![20230116_153329.jpg 20230116_153329.jpg](https://www.sn95forums.com/data/attachments/22/22978-ef316da8d48d9717b7d0e9d5596832e6.jpg)
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Definitely excited to be getting new wheels. But not excited about putting another $2,200 on my credit card right now.
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