2007 Volvo S80

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#358 of 359 Re: New Owner - Just Sayin' Hi [cet1st] by volvomax Apr 27, 2009 (11:54 am)
Replying to: cet1st (Apr 26, 2009 5:21 pm) Yes, don't hit any potholes! Remember that you have a 4000 lb car slamming into unforgiving asphalt. No rim on the planet is going to handle that kind of force. If it did, it would be your suspension that bends. I would adjust your driving habits, and probably go w/ a 17" rim. Even those will bend,but they are less likely to than the 18" Replies to this message: cet1st (Apr 27, 2009 11:16 pm)
#359 of 359 Re: New Owner - Just Sayin' Hi [volvomax] by cet1st Apr 27, 2009 (11:16 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Apr 27, 2009 11:54 am) How do you adjust your speed on the interstate (I65 South) going 65 mph, driving in the right lane (because you're not passing)? This hole was created by trucks. The last three bent rims occurred while drive on the interstate. But I will follow your advice.

#358 of 359: Re: New Owner - Just Sayin' Hi [cet1st] by volvomax; Apr 27, 2009 (11:54 am)

Replying to: cet1st (Apr 26, 2009 5:21 pm)

Yes, don't hit any potholes!

Remember that you have a 4000 lb car slamming into unforgiving asphalt.
No rim on the planet is going to handle that kind of force. If it did, it would be your suspension that bends.
I would adjust your driving habits, and probably go w/ a 17" rim.
Even those will bend,but they are less likely to than the 18"

cet1st (Apr 27, 2009 11:16 pm)

#359 of 359: Re: New Owner - Just Sayin' Hi [volvomax] by cet1st; Apr 27, 2009 (11:16 pm)

Replying to: volvomax (Apr 27, 2009 11:54 am)

How do you adjust your speed on the interstate (I65 South) going 65 mph, driving in the right lane (because you're not passing)? This hole was created by trucks. The last three bent rims occurred while drive on the interstate. But I will follow your advice.