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jdwxv3
02-07-2006, 04:00 AM
How long do Carbon Fiber wheels last? I race XC and I am possibly getting Plus 1" A-arms up front and I will need to run 4-1 offset wheels. I have found a set of Carbon Fibers 4-1 that I can trade my 3-2 beadlocks for even up. The problem is the Carbon Fibers are 2 years old with probaly 15-20 races on them. Do they ever wear out? Please help me decide. Thanks, Josh
EvilJester400EX
02-07-2006, 05:34 AM
I have had mine for 2 and a half years and they are still in great shape. I bought another bike that had them on for maybe even 4 years, no problems at all.
bradley300
02-07-2006, 07:14 AM
they will last longer than your quad. IF you break one, they are a 4 piece wheel, so you can replace just the broken part
jdwxv3
02-07-2006, 07:22 AM
Thanks guys. I have seen a lot of Guys here in Missouri break wheels but they have been on the back no fronts. Later, Josh
Lethalhonda2
02-07-2006, 08:03 AM
I thinking about getting a set but I see they come in 3+6 and 4+5 offset, which ones should I get for XC?
bradley300
02-07-2006, 08:55 AM
the 4-5 is a stock offset for hondas, 3-6 gives you a inch wider per side
balls2da-wall
02-07-2006, 05:05 PM
stick with 4-5 for XC
scramblerracer
02-07-2006, 05:53 PM
Josh- go with the HiPer wheels, If I could afford them I would have them. I am sick of trying to straighten the edges of my aluminum beadlocks. The HiPers look like they are built very well. See ya at the races. Josh
Lethalhonda2
02-07-2006, 07:50 PM
Do the beadlock rims still have a bead on the rim?. And are they as much work to change tires compared to a aluminum rim? I usually have to take mine to the local shop.( I gotta get a new tire changer)Heck I know guys that have cut their stock tires off because they couldnt get them off! Where is the best place to get them too and how much? Thanks....
hoopd450
02-07-2006, 09:38 PM
hiper's will last a very long time. even if you're xc racing. i've only seen them break from overtightening the bolts, but never from hitting something in a race. something else will usually give before the wheels do. i know some very very good xc racers that have been on the same wheels for three or four years. and the rears are dual beadlocks so you only have to breakdown one side of the fronts when you change tires.