CCW 2 piece bolted wheels

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CCW 2 piece bolted wheels

Postby MVZ944T on Mon Aug 02, 2004 3:43 pm

Just some info. I am sure I should have done this long ago, but this weekend I checked the tightness of the center to rim bolts on my 2 piece CCW wheels. On both sets, I found a number on fairly loose bolts and one broken one. If you have bolted wheels, if you don't check them regularly, I suggest that you do. It is a pain, but I will be checking them on a regular basis in the future.
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Postby MikeD on Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:18 pm

Hey Mike,

Good info. I know Kinesis recommends wheels used for racing be sent back to them once a year for a "tune-up". Check out: http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/carerace.htm for more details on the care and feeding of race wheels. I'm sure the same tasks should be performed no matter which brand of wheel is being used.
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Postby Pete Millikin on Mon Sep 06, 2004 3:46 pm

Just saw this thread and I have a related question. Are you (and others) happy with CCW wheels? I know they seem like the best deal out there for new track wheels (approx $1000 less than comparble Fiske, HRE, BBS and others) but do they compare favorably in weight and strength?

The only negative thing I have heard is that the sealing bead on the wheel is a little fragile and over time they develop leaks which are easily fixed.
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