how thick are stock wheels?

[Honda4life05]

just wondering the thickness of the aluminum. i'm comparing them to douglas .190 wheels to see which is stronger. thanks!

[d3ktrix]

Unless it is rolled lip don't waste ur time.
Stock wheels are stronger then any flat lip alum wheel.

Douglas Ultimate's (Yellow Label) with the rolled lip or bead lock is where its at.

[Honda4life05]

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do?&navType=type&webTypeId=237&navTitle=Tires+and+Wheels&webCatId=8&prodFamilyId=8669#vehicleSelect


this is what i'm looking at. has good reviews

[d3ktrix]

Unless ur changing the size of ur wheel, just stay with stock, they are much stronger then those.
If u ride in an area with ANY rocks/roots/stumps u will bend the lips on those eventually. They bend extremely easy when something slides up the side of ur tire.

Only time I would recommend those is for someone that dune rides in soft clean sand all day.

[bean2080]

i have had wheels just like that before and IMO if you ride anywhere with rocks or anything they are worthless. like said above, they will bend far too easy.

[400exrider707]

I made a set of .190's look like a square after one day of practice before.

Stock wheels are VERY strong, they are already rolled lip from the factory.

If anything, get a rolled lip, or a baja style wheel (even though the bajas dont seem as strong as stock to me still...) or just get beadlocks.

[Honda4life05]

the reason i'm changing is bc i have new tires that are for 8in. wheels. i know the suzuki ltr450 stock wheels will fit the 450r, an they are 8in. are they better than the .190s? thanks

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by Honda4life05
the reason i'm changing is bc i have new tires that are for 8in. wheels. i know the suzuki ltr450 stock wheels will fit the 450r, an they are 8in. are they better than the .190s? thanks

Yes, IMO the 8" stock LTR wheels are a great way to go. Again they are rolled lip so they will be better then the .190's.
They are the same design as the stock honda wheels, just different size.

I actually just picked up a set of used stock LTR rear wheels for the same reason.

[Honda4life05]

Alright thanks man. Looks like I'm going that route

[Honda4life05]

I just picked these stock ltr450 wheels for $60 shipped on ebay. what did you pay?

[d3ktrix]

$50, met the seller in person at motorama.
Would of had to pay more to get them shipped tho.