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Butters
11-20-2002, 05:57 PM
which is better ITP or Douglas???? i was thinking when i replace my front tires to get a rim and tire set. which would be best???
cdalejef
11-20-2002, 06:10 PM
Douglas
QuadTrix6
11-20-2002, 06:25 PM
Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
Douglas


Yea Def :cool:
Butters
11-20-2002, 06:29 PM
whats wrong with ITP. i mean i figured douglas was better cause everyone has them including myself, but i've never had ITP.
Bean
11-20-2002, 06:38 PM
there .190's are exactly the same, unless i am missing something, except ITP has ITP logo engraved in the rim, and Douglas has a Douglas sticker on the rim
Sparks425Ex
11-20-2002, 06:42 PM
I like Douglas. I have heard that ITP leaks but I have never seen it happen so I geuss it has yet to be proven... To me?
cdalejef
11-20-2002, 07:12 PM
It just seems like ITP bends easier like softer alum. or something.
400exBro
11-20-2002, 07:16 PM
hi per tech carbon fiber rims!!!!

have you consider these rims???

they are as good, maybe even better than aluminum rims, and i think they are cheapier too...
i think worth the money...

Bro
11-20-2002, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by 400exBro
and i think they are cheapier too...

Bro

:huh arent they like 210 a rim?
Dave400ex
11-20-2002, 07:53 PM
What about OMF?
Foxrage
11-20-2002, 07:54 PM
Douglas Def! Itp are ight but douglas i thiink goes through a better hardening process. Also my friends ITP beadlocks leaked.
Butters
11-20-2002, 08:18 PM
well i wasn't really wanting something really expensive. just something that will last and won't scratch or bend and look good for the longest time possible.
JOEX
11-20-2002, 10:50 PM
If you're selling your stock rims, and they are in decent condition I might be interested.

Joe
Butters
11-20-2002, 10:53 PM
well i was going to replace fronts and i was going to keep those for like fins for paddles or something, but when i get rid of my rears i will sell them fo sho cause i already have other rims for my paddles. but i don't know when that will be.
cdalejef
11-20-2002, 10:55 PM
Originally posted by WarriorMan
What about OMF? OMF is Douglas wheels
JOEX
11-20-2002, 11:06 PM
Honda stock rims are supposed to be one of strongest. You may want to consider putting your new tires on them and getting your sand tires put on aftermarket rims.

Having a complete set of rims and tires for back up is a good idea too.

Joe
Butters
11-20-2002, 11:10 PM
yeah but the fronts have a few nicks and i like the looks of douglas.
JOEX
11-20-2002, 11:19 PM
If looks are more important then go for it. If you ever want to sell your stockers let me know.

Joe
Butters
11-20-2002, 11:30 PM
ok. my rears are in really good condition.
JOEX
11-20-2002, 11:33 PM
I'm more interested in the fronts. I already have a backup set of rears, but if the price is right.....

Joe
Dave400ex
11-21-2002, 02:48 PM
Yeah OMF uses a Douglas Wheel itself, but then they put Rings inside or outside, and you can bet Beadlocks too. I think I would get OMF over the Douglas Beadlock because the OMF have an Inner Ring. Plus they are cheaper then Carbon Fiber. Not sure how they compare to Douglas in price though.
Bean
11-21-2002, 05:07 PM
im thinkin about gettin 4 honda 400 rims, i like the lil design on the hub part, and gettin rings welded in them, that owuld be cool, lol
trx400ex
11-21-2002, 06:09 PM
well, i just got a set of front hipers from x rider, and they look so much stronger than stock fronts, and the rears will save wieght..i say go with carbon fiber
Butters
11-21-2002, 06:15 PM
yeah but isn't carbon fiber expensive?
400exBro
11-22-2002, 04:08 PM
not nesscaerayly (sp?), i think for a DUAL bead lock rim (8x8 carbon fiber) it will cost you 180$ PLUS a 1 year warrenty, i feel hiper is the way to go, a lot of racers now are using the hiper rims, becuase they don't get flat spots like aluminum and save weight, and if something were to break you don't have to buy a new rim, you can get peices that will fix it (but you have to send it to hiper)

defently worth the money.....

Bro
Butters
11-22-2002, 04:37 PM
for that price you can get a front set with tires. or do those come with tires.
cdalejef
11-22-2002, 04:52 PM
Originally posted by HondaEXtreme01
for that price you can get a front set with tires. or do those come with tires. If you find front alum beadlocks with tires for that price, please let me know so I can buy some. My White Brothers book shows ITP alum front beadlock to be a retail price of $216.84ea without tire.
trx400ex
11-22-2002, 06:15 PM
Yeah, carbon fibers are about the same as aluminum
cdalejef
11-22-2002, 06:23 PM
Originally posted by trx400ex
Yeah, carbon fibers are about the same as aluminum Hipers are cheaper!
Dave400ex
11-22-2002, 07:31 PM
Wasn't there a big buy going on for the Hiper's that got them even cheaper or something?
Butters
11-22-2002, 07:38 PM
no i wasn't saying rims with beedlocks i meant without. sorry bout that.
Butters
11-22-2002, 07:38 PM
where can i find a site that has carbon fiber rims????
Dave400ex
11-22-2002, 07:45 PM
Hiper (http://www.hiper-technology.com)
Butters
11-22-2002, 07:51 PM
it says prices per wheel. and the price listed is like $185. i think thats pretty high since you can gat a front set of tires for like 169 with rims and tires, but no beedlocks.
trx400ex
11-22-2002, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by HondaEXtreme01
it says prices per wheel. and the price listed is like $185. i think thats pretty high since you can gat a front set of tires for like 169 with rims and tires, but no beedlocks.

BUT NO BEEDLOCKS. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its not that high, if you want a good wheel, your gonna have to pay.
Butters
11-22-2002, 08:14 PM
but i don't want beedlocks i just want a good aluminum rim.
Dave400ex
11-22-2002, 08:15 PM
Well then just get the Douglas .190 Rims.....
Butters
11-22-2002, 10:54 PM
i think thats what i am going to do...
YaMaHa
11-23-2002, 09:16 PM
Where did all of you but yor rims and tires?
Dave400ex
11-23-2002, 09:50 PM
I would say most came from Rocky Mountain or the Quadshop.