Exactly, what are the major advantages/disadvantages? Is one easier to fix? Is it really worth the extra dough for the 3pc? Just curious.

 

3 pc in general offers more sizes and offsets since there are so many combinations of the inner and outter hoops and is usually bolted together. if one portion of the rims gets damages it can be replaced. down side is higher cost and sometimes they leak air from the seam where the pieces are bolted together.

2 pc is lower in cost, does not have the potential to leak air like a 3pc and is either bolted or welded together.

visually a 3pc and 2pc look similar, can't really tell unless you look from behind the wheel. A big deciding factor for me was the rivets/bolts. While they do look nice they are a bitch to clean and I wanted a rivetless design which 2pc wheels usually come in.

 

so are you saying that if you curb a 3 pc rim you can just order a new lip and bolt it on?, so would it be plausable or noticeable to have 3pc front and 2 pc rear?

 

you can order a new outside hoop (lip) and bolt it on, but it needs to be sent out to be done since they need to seal the joint or it will leak air. you can do a 3pc 2pc set like you mentioned but it will most likely look different as the styles are not the same for 2pc and 3pc wheels.

 

Oh, so can you replace the hoop on a 2pc wheel and what exactly are the pieces that make up the wheel. Either a 2pc or 3. Dude im so curious, im looking at some i-forged wheels , and goin 2 pc is saving like me like $400 bucks? Also I am the type of jag to curb wheels, so i dont really want to put myself into a nasty position and have to be stuck paying for a new wheel. thanks your your guys' help, i dont know anyhting about the construction of wheels.

 

there's a couple of ways a 2pc wheel can be constructed: the first and most common is that the hoop is one piece and the center is one piece and either bolted or welded on. since the hoop is one piece there is no potential for air leaks. if you get the lip damaged the entire hoop must be replaced. The other method is for the center and inside hoop to be one piece and the outside hoop added on. with this style you can replace the lip. This not not very common though. you should ask about the 2pc construction if it's a true bolted center or a welded center with fake bolts. Welded wheels need to be sent back to the manufacture to replace a part.

3pc wheels are outside, inside and center pieces all bolted or welded together. In theory you could replace any piece including the center to change the sytle. The drawback is that sometimes if the seal is not perfect you will get a slow leak from where the hoops are joined together. With 3pc you can change things around like offsets and widths.

 

so do you think it is worth spending the extra money for the 3pc. in case of future cars that have a wider rear wheel? The 2pc i-fordged say, add 45$ per wheel for rivets, so issume that they are welded togther like you said. Well i guess either way, for a repair, the wheel has to go back to the manufacturer? So...I dont know..I was planning on purchasing an extra front wheel incase of any problems. What do you think?

 

I got 2pc which suited my need and style fine. Sure a 3pc is sexy, and gives you so much options but do you really think you'll be changing things around? Like for future cars, in a couple of years when you get a new car you most likely won't want to put your same old rims on. You'll be tired of looking at them by then and styles change so it'll look too old school. buying an extra front wheel is a good idea if you got the cash, but do you really want to plunk down an extra $800 to a grand just to be safe. Sure you won't have to wait for the build time and worry if they stop manufacturing that style, but damn, that a lot of dough for an insurance policy and piece of mind.

Consider a chromed lip if you're lazy, I have a polished lip and it's a bitch to take care of. You need to polish that thing weekly to keep them nice looking. The good thing about a polished lip is that if you get a minor scratch you can just buff it out. With a chromed or clear coated lip you need to get it refinished. Also get a polished inner hoop it makes a huge difference in the appearance. Watch those options, the price climbs really fast.

 

hey thanks man, you have been alot of help. what style of wheel do you favor? Oh yeah, can you put a12 wide in a g coupe without rolling the fenders? or would you just roll with a 10 wide?

 

I like mesh style (but not too many spokes or it gets busy looking) it's a classic look that's been around for a long time and doesn't age like some of the new styles. or a nice simple 5 spoke. When your'e plunking down good money for a custom set of wheels think about how it will hold up over time, don't go too trendy. If you're just getting cheap wheels then go for it, you can always just buy new ones when they go out of style.

 

3 piece rims rock all.!!!

 

What do ya think of these? with the center black and the lip polished, on a pearl coupe? also, do you kno if you can fit a 12 wide without rolling fenders? or do i have to get the 10 wide?

 

Hey DHcrocks, good info! I didn't know all this either.

 

12" wide!!! Do you have a wide body. Most I've seen is 10.5" in the rear and you have to roll or cut the fenders. If you curb wheels a lot, check out the prices to fix them. I've been quoted $150 per rim. It might be cheaper than sending a 3 pc rim to get fixed.

 

These guys said that you can fit an 11 wide.

https://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-tires/107177-wheel-sizes.html

I dont care about the 11 wide, the rims i am looking at can only be 8 or 10 / 10.5 wide.