OEM FD Rims
05-16-04, 06:24 PM
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OEM FD Rims
How prevalent is the problem of the unreinforced FD rims developing cracks? Is it likely to happen during regular street driving? Does it result from abuse at the track, etc.?
I've read about the problem with these rims on this forum and in the Mazda RX-7 Performance Handbook. A search of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's web site yielded no information. If it is such a big problem, one would think that there would have been a government recall?
I've read about the problem with these rims on this forum and in the Mazda RX-7 Performance Handbook. A search of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's web site yielded no information. If it is such a big problem, one would think that there would have been a government recall?
05-17-04, 01:35 AM
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Even though I have a 95, up until recently my car was running on 10-year old non-reinforced OEM wheels. After 10 years and several auto-x and a few track events -- no cracking whatsoever. This is with street tires. Race tires might promote cracking.
