BEWARE CHIKARA LS1 Rims...

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Dec 10, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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alfhasg35

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i think someone is selling a set on the forum.. oooops..

Dec 10, 2010 | 09:51 PM

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haha im actually selling my wheels right now. Glad your hear your alright though!

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Originally Posted by DrewskiLe

Did you have any preliminary problems?

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Dec 11, 2010 | 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WhosUrBuddiee

I am really glad you are safe. I have to be honest though, are you really surprised? You put rims on your car that actually cost less than your tires. That is like putting on a 100 dollar ebay spoiler then being surprised when it comes flying off.

I actually had more faith in this company bc they were a friend of a friend. Sadly when I contacted them they acted dumb even though i showed them pics of what happened. I also heard that someone on the 350z forum had the same thing happen.

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Glad to hear you're okay and not hurt. But dang, that rim is deff messed up. Did you have any preliminary problems?

NO problems @ all... I was very please w/ the way it looked, but then this suddenly happend

And yeah, I'd stay away. Would hate to see the same situation happen to a fellow member.

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Originally Posted by tragedycat

Sorry you had to go through this but I'm glad everything turned out relatively okay. Could've been a disaster especially in the tunnel.

At this point I would only ever buy wheels from established Japanese brands like Volk, Work, Advan, etc. I wouldn't touch anything from upstart wheel companies especially fly-by-night Cali and Florida companies run by teenagers operating out of their parents garage. Sad but true.

yea I learned my lesson and won't be getting replica rims haha

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Originally Posted by Xet

Yikes, sorry to hear. I wonder what in the world happened that would cause that kind of split...

I'm not sure either... I was driving regularly in the tunnel & didn't hit anything or run over anything

Dec 11, 2010 | 10:34 PM

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That's the worst when a company doesn't stand behind its product!! Good luck getting this resolved!!

Dec 11, 2010 | 11:30 PM

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Glad no one was hurt. That being said, there is a reason they are called knock-offs...sadly you learned your lesson in the worst way.

Dec 11, 2010 | 11:40 PM

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Wow glad your okay, big wake up call to everyone thinking of buying replica wheels.

Dec 11, 2010 | 11:47 PM

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damn that sucks! like everyone said glad you made it out unharmed and didnt harm anyone else!

when i had my volk te37's i swear i hit so many potholes and they still were perfect!
the saying is true you get what you pay for and you gotta pay to play!

Dec 12, 2010 | 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by O HELLA OEM

Spread the word, just say NO to fake wheels! Volks are the best choice for girls cause I swear, I hit every pothole there is. lol

Dec 12, 2010 | 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FederalG

Spread the word, just say NO to fake wheels! Volks are the best choice for girls cause I swear, I hit every pothole there is. lol

LOL looks like i should get VOLKS since ima girl too! I really like how meshies look though

Dec 12, 2010 | 03:02 AM

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People will still buy them....

Dec 12, 2010 | 04:57 AM

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^ you're right, because this thread will surface and everyone will be like "naa she hit a curb and the wheel blew a part"

Just like the last set of chikaras that exploded while bolted to the hub.

That company is a joke. At least Rota's stand behind their wheels when they explode.

Dec 12, 2010 | 05:39 AM

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This is second time I've seen this happened to this "Chiquito" wheels. lol

I mean Chikara.

I'm glad you're okay. Hope you learned your lesson and do not buy knock off products next time. As you've experienced, sometimes, your life may depend on it.