CCW 2 piece bolted wheels
Posted:
Mon Aug 02, 2004 3:43 pmby MVZ944T
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.
Posted:
Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:18 pmby MikeD
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.
Posted:
Mon Sep 06, 2004 3:46 pmby Pete Millikin
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.