New LMR SVE SP2 Wheels (PP2 Replica)

[RagmopInKona]

BmacIL is not on this forum anymore....and why are you quoting posts from 4 years ago??

Someone else bumped this thread ttt , and I was reading it. late at night, I didn't look at the date of post. or thread.

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[RagmopInKona]

yeah, given the price point, you just buy a replacement wheel. some manufacturers provide structural lifetime warranty as well.

Ever try to use that worthless warranty?

 

[RagmopInKona]

@RagmopInKona you know that flow formed wheels have forged barrels and cast faces, right? So of course the faces would fail in the same way a cast wheel face would.

Expense/affordability is relative so if one can afford fully forged wheels, great, but most people, responsibly, cannot. Flow formed wheels offer a great balance of performance and price; that's why so many people buy them. If one of my flow formed wheels fails on me, I'll just slap a spare on or call AAA. Either way, still MUCH cheaper than fully forged.

I get that, but the way they fail is not good. A front blow out is bad enough at speed, without it being the hoop leaving the building also.

 

[Ewheels]

Ever try to use that worthless warranty?

I personally know numerous people who have used Apex's warranty with stress-free success. I even found a crack in one of my SVE wheels at the track; contacted LMR and they sent me a new one, free. Fantastic customer service.

Sounds like you've had some bad wheel experiences, but then again, I don't know who you buy your wheels from.

I know a popular "high-end" wheel brand amongst the hard parker crowd is HRE. I also know people who have used those on track and they say those wheels break quickly when subjected to real abuse. I think any quality brand will offer quality wheels and quality customer service.

 

[tosha]

Ever try to use that worthless warranty?

No, have you tried?

 

[RagmopInKona]

I personally know numerous people who have used Apex's warranty with stress-free success. I even found a crack in one of my SVE wheels at the track; contacted LMR and they sent me a new one, free. Fantastic customer service.

Sounds like you've had some bad wheel experiences, but then again, I don't know who you buy your wheels from.

I know a popular "high-end" wheel brand amongst the hard parker crowd is HRE. I also know people who have used those on track and they say those wheels break quickly when subjected to real abuse. I think any quality brand will offer quality wheels and quality customer service.

Well, that is why hre and bbs offer race series.
Mine were BBS only way I could afford them even back then was second hand.
Seen many photo's of flow formed that have failed that come in on a hook at the my family dealerships.
Glad you had good luck with them.

 

[DonnieO]

@RagmopInKona you know that flow formed wheels have forged barrels and cast faces, right? So of course the faces would fail in the same way a cast wheel face would.

Expense/affordability is relative so if one can afford fully forged wheels, great, but most people, responsibly, cannot. Flow formed wheels offer a great balance of performance and price; that's why so many people buy them. If one of my flow formed wheels fails on me, I'll just slap a spare on or call AAA. Either way, still MUCH cheaper than fully forged.

Flow formed wheels do not use forged barrels. They are spun in a centrifuge. They have forged like properties.

 

[Semp1]

I have had my SP2’s for almost 4 years and have never had one issue with them. The wheels are of very good quality and a weight that’s unbeatable for the price point. They are also affordable enough to replace if you curb rash them.

 

[ice445]

I have had my SP2’s for almost 4 years and have never had one issue with them. The wheels are of very good quality and a weight that’s unbeatable for the price point. They are also affordable enough to replace if you curb rash them.

I put mine through some incredible accidental abuse, and they didn't sweat it. Was crossing a street being paved and those idiots didn't complete it, so there was a big gap where there was no pavement. Couldn't stop in time, so not only did I drop into the hole but I hit the pavement ridge on the other side still going like 25. I was so pissed, but the wheels and tires held up just fine.

 

[Netman]

Thinking of this wheel setup, but have a question. The Pilot Super Sport at my local shop is out of stock in the 285/35/19, but a 275/35/19 is available. The overall diameter of the 275 is very close to a 285. Seems the big difference is the width, other than a little less poke, any other issues?

 

[MAGS1]

Thinking of this wheel setup, but have a question. The Pilot Super Sport at my local shop is out of stock in the 285/35/19, but a 275/35/19 is available. The overall diameter of the 275 is very close to a 285. Seems the big difference is the width, other than a little less poke, any other issues?

275/40/19 would match the stock diameter for your 2015 PP plus give you a little more sidewall than the 35. As far as width, it’s not a noticeable difference between 275 and 285.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Thinking of this wheel setup, but have a question. The Pilot Super Sport at my local shop is out of stock in the 285/35/19, but a 275/35/19 is available. The overall diameter of the 275 is very close to a 285. Seems the big difference is the width, other than a little less poke, any other issues?

that's cause they've discontinued the PSS in 285/35R19. We've (and Ford) has moved on to the Pilot Sport 4S, which is a better tire and the successor. You can get the MP4S in stock in 285/35R19.

 

[Netman]

Thanks for the reply. I’m thinking of going with the 10” front, 11” rear staggered setup that LMR offers, which uses a 305/35 rear and 285/35 front combination. To be consistent with their recommendation, the 275/35 is the closest that I can get right away. I didn’t mention that in my original post.

 

[Netman]

that's cause they've discontinued the PSS in 285/35R19. We've (and Ford) has moved on to the Pilot Sport 4S, which is a better tire and the successor. You can get the MP4S in stock in 285/35R19.

I don’t believe it’s available in the 305/35/19 is it?

 

[NightmareMoon]

I don’t believe it’s available in the 305/35/19 is it?

No still no 305/35R19. Anyway 275/35 is pretty close.

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