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are the factory 18" turbo wheels forged ?

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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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are the factory 18" turbo wheels forged ?
just curious if theyre forged ? thanks
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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factory 18 were Hollow spokes, not forged and make by BBS
 
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Some are solid, most are hollow, not forged though.
 
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can u explain the actualy difference between the hollow spoke and the normal ones ? are there any pics ? the hollow spoke im assuming is weaker ?
 
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can u explain the actualy difference between the hollow spoke and the normal ones ? are there any pics ? the hollow spoke im assuming is weaker ?
The early 01 model come with soild spoke. Hollow spoke is lighter but not weaker.
 
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I believe they're high pressure cast wheels.
 
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The early 01 model come with soild spoke. Hollow spoke is lighter but not weaker.
I'm afraid they are...not that matters for DD but the fact is GT2's come with solids.
 
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