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Old 02-01-2010, 12:19 PM
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Would anyone like to chime in about stern wheels?? good and bad opinions welcome.. just want an honest opinion about them
 
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Old 02-01-2010, 12:23 PM
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heavy cast wheels..
 
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Old 02-01-2010, 01:59 PM
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i personally would stay away from them, they are just crap
 
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Old 02-01-2010, 04:56 PM
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Ok sounds good. Looks like I am going to wait on a responce from jlb about some apollos
 
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:31 PM
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^ not sure what you asked him but i think his price is listed on the 1st page.

Tyco RC also has a used set for sale in the classified.

From what i can tell they look like a good wheel with good fitment.
 
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:38 PM
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Don't do it...
 
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:41 PM
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they will crack easily...
 
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I have a set of sterns I bought before I learned about what makes a quality wheel. I have had the sterns for 4 years now and yes they are heavy cast wheels, but I have had no issues with them. No cracks, bends or sealing issues. They still look like they did day one. I am selling them because now I am going for a new look and also buying some lightweight 19s, but for what I had and how long I had them...I was happy with them.

(I have to add that I do live in Ohio, drive with them 9 month out of the year...once the temps dropped below 40 on a regular basis, my oem 19s with winter preformace tires went on)
 
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i asked about a different color than what they posted..
 
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Those look awesome, do they make 17?
 
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They are cast wheels...as such they are pretty heavy but very durable.
 
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Originally Posted by g-adabout
I have a set of sterns I bought before I learned about what makes a quality wheel. I have had the sterns for 4 years now and yes they are heavy cast wheels, but I have had no issues with them. No cracks, bends or sealing issues. They still look like they did day one. I am selling them because now I am going for a new look and also buying some lightweight 19s, but for what I had and how long I had them...I was happy with them.

(I have to add that I do live in Ohio, drive with them 9 month out of the year...once the temps dropped below 40 on a regular basis, my oem 19s with winter preformace tires went on)
I completely agree, I have the same one & have had no issues.
 
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Old 02-02-2010, 02:55 AM
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I had it......they were really heavy.......and are bootleg design of another wheel.

They are cheap though.......so that's a good thing I guess !
 
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Old 02-02-2010, 04:41 AM
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Those look awesome, do they make 17?
No they don't... at least not in this model. Look up ADR or Stern wheels, they're the same company and as of a few years ago, the same manufacturer.
 
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Most wheels these days are a copy of another wheels
 


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