2006-06-19 03:30:52 · 6 answers · asked by BPS 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mazda
Based on the answers I've received, it seems that dealer suggested alloy wheel ptotection is not at all necssary, unless I drive recklessly, hitting curbs and potholes at high speeds. Anyone disagree with that?
2006-06-20 01:48:25 · update #1
yes they can. no you don't.
2006-06-19 03:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can.
Apart from poor driving/accidents (hitting stuff) the other cause of failure is tyre fitters overtightening wheel nuts with air tools instead of torque wrench. This can causes cracks around mounting holes, then the centres fall out during cornering (British police had a few 'incidents', and found reason) Its difficult to prove as it doesnt happen right away. stay with vehicle when you get tyres changed and see what they do (or watch someone elses alloy wheels being done first, people tell lies on the phone)
2006-06-20 14:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer lies in the manner in which you drive. If you drive fast and reckless, eg. slamming pot-holes, banging curbs, off-roading in rocks, etc., then yes they can break, they are, after all, only byproduct of recycled aluminum cans or extruded aluminum. If you've ever seen the inside of one, you'ld see a lot of little "air pockets", this meaning it is "cast" or formed in a mold from molten metal. Proper use will result in a lifetime of use, WITHOUT the need for "extra protection", this only adds to the cost.
Hope this give you the info you need.
2006-06-19 14:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jim M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't hit curbs straight away at more then 5 miles per hour I don't think they will break. don't ge the extra protection those ad on's are just a way to pad the dealers pockets.
2006-06-19 10:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by chrome_rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can break,if you drive like a sane person & don't abuse the vechile( run over curbs ,hit pot holes at 200 mph )they wheels will be fine.
Why do you ask this question ??
2006-06-19 10:35:45 · answer #5 · answered by vonleyser 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only alloys that i have seen broken were on a ferrari modena
2006-06-19 23:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by rcngpntbll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋