HRE Wheels...Any Wet Driving Problems?
04-11-2006, 11:18 PM
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HRE Wheels...Any Wet Driving Problems?
I have a set of 18" HRE 841R wheels with MPS2s...was wondering if anyone else has experienced similar driving problems in rain/wet conditions.
While driving in medium rain/wet conditions on a highway I experienced severe vibrations from the wheels. At ~ 70mph the car felt very unstable and had to hold the steering tight to retain control. Also experienced considerable loss of braking (I have PCCBs).
Never experienced anything this scary driving in similar or worse conditions with the OEM wheels.
Anyone have similar experiences or insights? Thanks...
While driving in medium rain/wet conditions on a highway I experienced severe vibrations from the wheels. At ~ 70mph the car felt very unstable and had to hold the steering tight to retain control. Also experienced considerable loss of braking (I have PCCBs).
Never experienced anything this scary driving in similar or worse conditions with the OEM wheels.
Anyone have similar experiences or insights? Thanks...
04-12-2006, 12:41 AM
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Friend of mine has the same issue on his 928. If you look at the wheel, the drop bead (think this is what they call it) is on the inside. Most wheels it's on the outside edge. This channel fills with water, causing the vibration. Horrible design if you ask me. My friend spent a pretty penny having his wheels checked and rechecked until my mechanic looked at the wheels and noticed the design problem.
Not all HRE's are like this.
Not all HRE's are like this.
04-12-2006, 03:51 AM
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this is a well know problem for HRE reverse lip wheels. You can found thread about this in many fourms. People contact HRE for this issue and seem HRE has done nothing to fix this.
04-12-2006, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 996
this is a well know problem for HRE reverse lip wheels. You can found thread about this in many fourms. People contact HRE for this issue and seem HRE has done nothing to fix this.
There is no fix.... That's why HRE does not have one.... Once the rain subsides you can pull over... Sit for a minute or two and the water will drain out and you will run fine again... You just can't go fast in moderate to heavy rain... I have lots of experience getting caught in downpours in Florida...
I can't answer your question about braking...
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04-12-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by wross996tt
...who drives in the rain?
04-12-2006, 11:16 AM
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Rain? Who cares about the rain when the real culprit is UV radiation - damages the paint and interior. I think owners should avoid driving their Turbos during the high UV periods of the day...say, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. This consideration is even more important for owners living at higher elevations...like Colorado.
04-12-2006, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by wross996tt
No dock...just requires a little Zaino, tinted windows and high speeds of course! I never heard of UV effecting wheel performance though (which is what this thread is about)...I learned something new from dock!
High speed just wears the paint faster (friction).
And UV deteriorates the tires faster, reducing the tread, which causes poor wet road performance and higher water movement to the side of the tire = more water collecting in the lip of the wheel
Just face it, the best thing an owner can do is leave his Turbo in the garage if there is rain, the roads are wet, there's any wind (blowing dust, sand, grit), or the sun is shinning.
04-12-2006, 12:53 PM
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I would have never known because when it rains, I drive the minivan or truck. The way the owner described the problem, I assumed that the tire or rim balancing was being thrown off.
If you are worried about UV radiation, do not fly. The worst exposure is at 35,000 ft. Who cares about exposure to paint when exposure to you internal organs cause DNA molecules to denature and the is called cancer.
If you are worried about UV radiation, do not fly. The worst exposure is at 35,000 ft. Who cares about exposure to paint when exposure to you internal organs cause DNA molecules to denature and the is called cancer.
04-12-2006, 12:53 PM
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I would have never known because when it rains, I drive the minivan or truck. The way the owner described the problem, I assumed that the tire or rim balancing was being thrown off.
If you are worried about UV radiation, do not fly. The worst exposure is at 35,000 ft. Who cares about exposure to paint when exposure to you internal organs cause DNA molecules to denature and the is called cancer.
If you are worried about UV radiation, do not fly. The worst exposure is at 35,000 ft. Who cares about exposure to paint when exposure to you internal organs cause DNA molecules to denature and the is called cancer.
04-12-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dock
Zaino does not provide UV protection. And tinted windows don't help if the top is down.
High speed just wears the paint faster (friction).
And UV deteriorates the tires faster, reducing the tread, which causes poor wet road performance and higher water movement to the side of the tire = more water collecting in the lip of the wheel
Just face it, the best thing an owner can do is leave his Turbo in the garage if there is rain, the roads are wet, there's any wind (blowing dust, sand, grit), or the sun is shinning.
High speed just wears the paint faster (friction).
And UV deteriorates the tires faster, reducing the tread, which causes poor wet road performance and higher water movement to the side of the tire = more water collecting in the lip of the wheel
Just face it, the best thing an owner can do is leave his Turbo in the garage if there is rain, the roads are wet, there's any wind (blowing dust, sand, grit), or the sun is shinning.
04-12-2006, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by robertp
If you are worried about UV radiation, do not fly. The worst exposure is at 35,000 ft. Who cares about exposure to paint when exposure to you internal organs cause DNA molecules to denature and the is called cancer.
