Rotational Perseveration - Page 2

IndyMike · 02-02-2008, 08:47 PM

Depends on whether you're more into ease of maintenance or looks. If it's ease of maintenance than it's easily the Hydra; for looks its the Superturismo, which looks great both in static display and rolling modes.

Coming from someone who has 8 M135's to clean I obviously go for looks every time, ergo the Super-T's.

bren · 02-02-2008, 11:25 PM

Normally, I really like 5 spoke wheels but there is something about the Hydra that doesn't do it for me - and it's ridiculously heavy.

Rob · 02-03-2008, 01:09 AM

If you are planning on doing your own car washing, get the Hydra. If not, get the lightest one that is strong enough to hold up to the pot holes. They all look good enough to make the car look great.

lip277 · 02-03-2008, 01:32 AM

I like the Hydra.
Easier to clean....

lupinsea · 02-03-2008, 02:45 AM

Call me crazy but I like the stock fat 8 spoke MINI wheels the best. Always thought those looked perfect on the car.

*Plaz* · 02-03-2008, 02:48 AM

Wow, lots of input! Thanks.

I hadn't really considered the cleaning implications. That does tilt things in favor of the Hydra.

Do you suppose they're all comparable in terms of strength?

Enkei supposedly uses some special "MAT" casting method that's supposed to boost strength, but I don't know if that's BS or not. The Superturismo has lots of spokes to distribute impact forces, and the Hydra is just a big heavy chunky wheel.

I wish there was some measure by which to judge the pothole resilience of a wheel.

*clyde* · 02-03-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

I wish there was some measure by which to judge the pothole resilience of a wheel.

Uh, there is.

*Plaz* · 02-03-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by clyde

Uh, there is.

Other than buying it and driving it into a pothole?

*clyde* · 02-03-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

Other than buying it and driving it into a pothole?

stealing it?

*Plaz* · 02-03-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by clyde

stealing it?

Right.

Thanks.

02-03-2008, 01:32 AM	#14
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	I like the Hydra. Easier to clean.... __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

02-03-2008, 02:45 AM	#15
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	Call me crazy but I like the stock fat 8 spoke MINI wheels the best. Always thought those looked perfect on the car. __________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

02-03-2008, 02:48 AM	#16
Plaz ••••••• Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '11 1M Location: Churzee Posts: 17,741	Wow, lots of input! Thanks. I hadn't really considered the cleaning implications. That does tilt things in favor of the Hydra. Do you suppose they're all comparable in terms of strength? Enkei supposedly uses some special "MAT" casting method that's supposed to boost strength, but I don't know if that's BS or not. The Superturismo has lots of spokes to distribute impact forces, and the Hydra is just a big heavy chunky wheel. I wish there was some measure by which to judge the pothole resilience of a wheel. __________________ 2011 1M

02-02-2008, 08:47 PM	#11
IndyMike Elected by grace Join Date: Feb 2006 Carmudgeonly Ride: 11 1 M; 11 328iT; 22 M240ix Location: Brickyard Posts: 1,962	Depends on whether you're more into ease of maintenance or looks. If it's ease of maintenance than it's easily the Hydra; for looks its the Superturismo, which looks great both in static display and rolling modes. Coming from someone who has 8 M135's to clean I obviously go for looks every time, ergo the Super-T's.

02-02-2008, 11:25 PM	#12
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Normally, I really like 5 spoke wheels but there is something about the Hydra that doesn't do it for me - and it's ridiculously heavy.

02-03-2008, 01:09 AM	#13
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	If you are planning on doing your own car washing, get the Hydra. If not, get the lightest one that is strong enough to hold up to the pot holes. They all look good enough to make the car look great.