Deals On Wheels

Larry Hill · 12-11-2018, 03:25 PM

Just saw the results of a wheel failure last week, not pretty.The failure was not one of the Race Star wheels. I do not trust the incoming QC of materials made in China. Not trying to be political but, my car, my life and my decision. Race Star did say that they are working on bringing the process back to the USA.

bigshow2966 · 12-12-2018, 01:45 PM

I just bought a set of Vision wheels for my Valiant. They are Chinese too, and they had a set that look exactly like the wheels that were in the original post. They are nice looking wheels and appear to be well made, but they are not lightweight race wheels, more like street wheels. If you're looking for lightweight race wheels, $99 wheels aren't them.

black88coupe · 12-12-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshow2966

If you're looking for lightweight race wheels, $99 wheels aren't them.

Yep.

GTX JOHN · 12-12-2018, 04:46 PM

Driving back from the Las Vegas Nationals this year ......my crew chief had a Chinese wheel come off on the freeway as some of you may remember from that race.

It went through the windshield of a car going the other way and killed a 16 year old girl and a 24 year old girl just starting out in life.

We spend the money to buy American made Axles and Components for
all the trailers we build.... even though all most customers do not care about
anything except the lowest bottom line price!

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-12-2018, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

Driving back from the Las Vegas Nationals this year ......my crew chief had a Chinese wheel come off on the freeway as some of you may remember from that race.

It went through the windshield of a car going the other way and killed a 16 year old girl and a 24 year old girl just starting out in life.

We spend the money to buy American made Axles and Components for
all the trailers we build.... even though all most customers do not care about
anything except the lowest bottom line price!

Very sad.

Keith 944 · 12-12-2018, 09:48 PM

On the flip side. How many (myself included) have used American made bogarts or Monocoque wheels that split the rim???

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-12-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith 944

On the flip side. How many (myself included) have used American made bogarts or Monocoque wheels that split the rim???

I've cracked the barrels on fronts too. 1 piece forged fronts for me now.

Omegaracer77 · 12-13-2018, 03:20 PM

Check out Lindsay Racing Products his wheels are made here in USA.He can do any color backspacing your logo or race team name on them. Chad Langdon has front and rear wheels on his stocker.

ChevyII · 12-14-2018, 09:42 AM

Very sad to hear about the Chinese wheels flooding the market.

We also use Lindsay racing wheels, front runners and double beadlocks made right in Arizona. Chris is very good at what he does and does everything in house. Check him out.

Mike

BRINK · 12-17-2018, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Just saw the results of a wheel failure last week, not pretty.The failure was not one of the Race Star wheels. I do not trust the incoming QC of materials made in China. Not trying to be political but, my car, my life and my decision. Race Star did say that they are working on bringing the process back to the USA.

I don't mind being politically incorrect. Thanks for the update. I won't be running any Chinese crap on my car. Made in USA for me, or not interested.

12-11-2018, 03:25 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,585 Likes: 1,871 Liked 10,585 Times in 2,187 Posts	Re: Deals On Wheels Just saw the results of a wheel failure last week, not pretty.The failure was not one of the Race Star wheels. I do not trust the incoming QC of materials made in China. Not trying to be political but, my car, my life and my decision. Race Star did say that they are working on bringing the process back to the USA. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-12-2018, 01:45 PM	#2
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 650 Likes: 652 Liked 124 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Deals On Wheels I just bought a set of Vision wheels for my Valiant. They are Chinese too, and they had a set that look exactly like the wheels that were in the original post. They are nice looking wheels and appear to be well made, but they are not lightweight race wheels, more like street wheels. If you're looking for lightweight race wheels, $99 wheels aren't them.

12-12-2018, 04:46 PM	#4
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,709 Likes: 2,737 Liked 2,400 Times in 680 Posts	Re: Deals On Wheels Driving back from the Las Vegas Nationals this year ......my crew chief had a Chinese wheel come off on the freeway as some of you may remember from that race. It went through the windshield of a car going the other way and killed a 16 year old girl and a 24 year old girl just starting out in life. We spend the money to buy American made Axles and Components for all the trailers we build.... even though all most customers do not care about anything except the lowest bottom line price! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 12-12-2018 at 04:57 PM.

12-12-2018, 09:48 PM	#6
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,184 Likes: 1,143 Liked 1,854 Times in 573 Posts	Re: Deals On Wheels On the flip side. How many (myself included) have used American made bogarts or Monocoque wheels that split the rim??? __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

12-13-2018, 03:20 PM	#8
Omegaracer77 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Deals On Wheels Check out Lindsay Racing Products his wheels are made here in USA.He can do any color backspacing your logo or race team name on them. Chad Langdon has front and rear wheels on his stocker.

12-14-2018, 09:42 AM	#9
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Deals On Wheels Very sad to hear about the Chinese wheels flooding the market. We also use Lindsay racing wheels, front runners and double beadlocks made right in Arizona. Chris is very good at what he does and does everything in house. Check him out. Mike