R.I.P. TSW Bathurst Wheels
03-15-2016, 02:46 PM
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R.I.P. TSW Bathurst Wheels
Well, I thought I had a leaking tire, but found out my wheel is cracked. I don't recall any abnormal event that would cause the wheel to crack. The symptom was a slow leak.
The purpose of this thread is to make two warnings. First, my TSW Bathurst wheels were less than a year old and were not wearing well. The finish was not great and was chipping a lot. Also, the obvious issue of the wheel cracking. Second, I was running a 255/35R20 tire on a 10.5" wheel and I don't think this helped. If you are running stretched tires, realize this is a risk you are taking.
They looked good while they lasted... now it's time to move on to my third set of aftermarket wheels for this car...
The purpose of this thread is to make two warnings. First, my TSW Bathurst wheels were less than a year old and were not wearing well. The finish was not great and was chipping a lot. Also, the obvious issue of the wheel cracking. Second, I was running a 255/35R20 tire on a 10.5" wheel and I don't think this helped. If you are running stretched tires, realize this is a risk you are taking.
They looked good while they lasted... now it's time to move on to my third set of aftermarket wheels for this car...
03-15-2016, 02:52 PM
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I would get in touch with the manufacturer/vendor and see if they will honor warranty. I know a lot of companies are touchy about their warranties but if you have good customer relations with them then they should take care of things.
03-15-2016, 03:33 PM
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Yes, these are being taken care of under warranty. Props to TSW and Discount Tire on this. I'm just warning anyone who still hasn't committed yet so they can factor this into their decision. The TSW wheels are some of the cheapest rotary forged wheels you can buy, but this may also be their downfall.
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don't make me start texting you pleading for a hint lmao... Just kidding Ryne of luck with the new set and I can't wait to see them! What's the ETA on the new setup?
03-15-2016, 04:54 PM
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I've only owned two sets of wheels. My first set of wheels were my DPE 2 pc forged which were battle tanks. I hit so many pot holes it was ridiculous and only 1 wheel had a minor bend on the inside outer lip. My new set of wheels are my Work Gnosis wheels and on a recent trip to San Diego from LA I hit a pot hole 
on the freeway so hard it rattled the entire car. My strut bottomed out and I immediately pulled over to a safe area of the freeway shoulder because I was 100% sure the wheel was done. Well to my freakin surprise there was not a scratch on it nor did I pop the tire 
Just goes to show that quality wheels do hold up much better that some of the other less expensive brands. OP glad TSW will warranty the wheel and I don't think the tire stretch had anything to do with it.
on the freeway so hard it rattled the entire car. My strut bottomed out and I immediately pulled over to a safe area of the freeway shoulder because I was 100% sure the wheel was done. Well to my freakin surprise there was not a scratch on it nor did I pop the tire Just goes to show that quality wheels do hold up much better that some of the other less expensive brands. OP glad TSW will warranty the wheel and I don't think the tire stretch had anything to do with it.
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03-15-2016, 04:59 PM
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I've only owned two sets of wheels. My first set of wheels were my DPE 2 pc forged which were battle tanks. I hit so many pot holes it was ridiculous and only 1 wheel had a minor bend on the inside outer lip. My new set of wheels are my Work Gnosis wheels and on a recent trip to San Diego from LA I hit a pot hole on the freeway so hard it rattled the entire car. My strut bottomed out and I immediately pulled over to a safe area of the freeway shoulder because I was 100% sure the wheel was done. Well to my freakin surprise there was not a scratch on it nor did I pop the tire
Just goes to show that quality wheels do hold up much better that some of the other less expensive brands. OP glad TSW will warranty the wheel and I don't think the tire stretch had anything to do with it.
on the freeway so hard it rattled the entire car. My strut bottomed out and I immediately pulled over to a safe area of the freeway shoulder because I was 100% sure the wheel was done. Well to my freakin surprise there was not a scratch on it nor did I pop the tire Just goes to show that quality wheels do hold up much better that some of the other less expensive brands. OP glad TSW will warranty the wheel and I don't think the tire stretch had anything to do with it.
I also don't think it was the stretched tire, but wanted to give full disclosure. The reason I don't think it was the cause is the fact that this one inch hairline crack was not started by an impact mark. Basically, this means that the lip being slightly exposed didn't cause it to hit a pothole or anything unusual. Also, the tire size I have was in Discount Tire's book of approved fitments on a 10.5" wheel.
03-15-2016, 05:10 PM
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