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Old 08-26-2008, 02:32 PM
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Default Does anyone here use Forgeline race wheels?

Your feedback would be appriciated.

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I do and I am very happy with them. I use to use Kinesis but when they sold to Lexani I switched. Forgeline makes a nice wheel and are great to work with.
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I do. I like them for their aesthetic and weight, but have had almost every one leak air. Forgeline has been good about fixing them, at $35/ea (the hassle of sending them there/back is the annoying part - not to mention the risk of a flat at speed on the track).
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Originally Posted by DrJupeman
I do. I like them for their aesthetic and weight, but have had almost every one leak air. Forgeline has been good about fixing them, at $35/ea (the hassle of sending them there/back is the annoying part - not to mention the risk of a flat at speed on the track).
That's odd. I have 14 of them and have not had that problem.
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I have two sets of their 18" three piece race wheels. I love mine, and would definitely buy another set. No issues with leaks on mine. Some of the older two piece wheels (which they don't make anymore) did have problems with leaks.
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We use them and like them.
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I don't use them, but I have met Dave Schardt a couple of times and he seems like a great guy. He's a racer, so I'm sure he's sensitive to our issues.
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Yep, I have a set that came with the track car.
I don't race, but do run them a lot at DE instructor sessions. No problems so far.
Good looking wheels, too.
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I have 3 sets of the 18" ZX3-R wheels and have been very happy with them and have had no leaks or issues.
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I also had a set of Forgelines - 17s - rears leaked - they fixed the first time no problem but I think they also changed ownership and then they would not fix.

Still have the fronts without any problems but not using them.
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17" RS-Competition, no problems.
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For you guys with no leaks, how frequently are you changing your tires on the wheels? My understanding is that leaks are caused by tire mounting/unmounting where the tire guy damages the silicone bead with a tire iron.
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Originally Posted by DrJupeman
For you guys with no leaks, how frequently are you changing your tires on the wheels? My understanding is that leaks are caused by tire mounting/unmounting where the tire guy damages the silicone bead with a tire iron.
Mine get changed every race so 8-10 times a year.
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I once had a set, they were fine, best thing about them was that they resold easily when I was done
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Originally Posted by al@cpt
Your feedback would be appriciated.

TIA
I've got 5 sets and have had most of them for 3+ years...never a leak or an issue other than a bent outer caused by my stupidity. The service from Forgeline was fantastic when I needed.


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