lightweight rim durability

[fat like reflexes]

has anyone here had problems with lightweight aftermarket rims warping or becoming damaged after driving through a pothole or anything like that? i'm looking to pick up some kosei k1 ts wheels because of their weight (<10 lbs for 14's) and price (about $100 a wheel.) should i be concerned about durability?

[thebarber]

i think with any rim you should avoid potholes, etc

i had 18" OZ superleggeras and 17" flik ftd's on my matrix xrs way back when and never had issues with bends or anything

i think too if you stay with 14's youll have enough sidewall as a cusion that you wont really have worry about bending a rim unless you really hit a doozie..!

[fat like reflexes]

thanks. pretty up there, eh. :smile:

[eTiMaGo]

that's the cost of pimpin' stylish rims... :frown:

[blueskana]

I would get them. Just do a good inspection of them when they get rotated, and certainly after an incident where you came in contact with a curb or the like. Though both of those things should be done regardless of the cost/type of rim you have.
Enjoy... and post up pictures when you get them mounted!

[Thirty-Nine]

I think you'll be fine with the Koseis. I'd like to pick up a set of those myself! BTW -- your screen name rules!

[PetersRedYaris]

I think your safe with 14's. There will be a lot of tire between the concrete and the rim.

[fat like reflexes]

thanks for the replies

[kimona]

You should be just fine with 14" wheels and tires... lots of sidewall with that application.

BTW, do you plan to install 205/60/14's?