How is the VMR wheel quality nowadays? easy bending?

[Coderedpl]

Just want to get some insight from you guys running more recent VMR wheels. How is the quality? How are they holding up? Did you hit any hard deep potholes or bumps in road/highway? How did the wheels survive?

I had vmrs in the past and those are sitting in my garage bent to hell and with a crack on spoke.

Worth the risk or not? Live in nyc.

Also post what size you're running

[awdjunkies]

From what I've read, the quality of VMR wheels is greater than that of any other Reps. Keep in mind though that even if the quality is great if not greater than, the larger 19"+ wheels are going to be easier to bend/crack. Just like any other wheel out there on the market. Especially in a city like NYC. Name of the game is being careful and upkeep.

[BASARAB]

I really wonder if their quality is much better than lets say oewheelsllc...

[Audinat0r]

They are a great choice if you cant afford the real thing, but i personally think they are great if you are on a budget, quality however, im not too sure. The coating on my started peeling after 8 months and was not pleased with it.

[jayphil82]

I just bent one of my VMR wheel, I hit a hole but I am not sure how deep it was since it was dark / rainy and they fixed the hole the next day... My wheel does not seem cracked and do not shake but it is easy to see where it is bent... It is really frustrating but it is the first time in my live I bend I wheel...

I will probably buy a new wheel otherwise fixing it I will not be able to match the color of the other wheels and repainting all wheels will cost more than a new wheel...

For the finish of the wheels (mine are powder coated) after 2 year it is holding well. There is one small spot that did peel the first year on one wheel but it was probably just a defective area since elsewhere it is holding well.


I am really happy with my VMR quality vs. price is good but I still do wish they were stronger/lighter but I guess we cannot expect that at that price.

Do I regret getting the VMR? Absolutely not
Will I still consider VMR in the future? YES of course

[awdjunkies]

I just bent one of my VMR wheel, I hit a hole but I am not sure how deep it was since it was dark / rainy and they fixed the hole the next day... My wheel does not seem cracked and do not shake but it is easy to see where it is bent... It is really frustrating but it is the first time in my live I bend I wheel...

I will probably buy a new wheel otherwise fixing it I will not be able to match the color of the other wheels and repainting all wheels will cost more than a new wheel...

For the finish of the wheels (mine are powder coated) after 2 year it is holding well. There is one small spot that did peel the first year on one wheel but it was probably just a defective area since elsewhere it is holding well.


I am really happy with my VMR quality vs. price is good but I still do wish they were stronger/lighter but I guess we cannot expect that at that price.

Do I regret getting the VMR? Absolutely not
Will I still consider VMR in the future? YES of course

I am glad you don't regret it.. Now let me tell you, What I have seen/heard and experienced is that by Powder Coating your wheels, you actually WEAKEN their strength factor. Not sure If this is also a factor in the VMR wheels as my wheels were not VMR. Something to Keep in mind.

[rxer311]

I had mine the whole summer, hit some moderately sized potholes and they are still in perfect condition. They are 18" by the way...and for sale LOL!

[awdjunkies]

I had mine the whole summer, hit some moderately sized potholes and they are still in perfect condition. They are 18" by the way...and for sale LOL!

I see what you did there lol

[jayphil82]

I am glad you don't regret it.. Now let me tell you, What I have seen/heard and experienced is that by Powder Coating your wheels, you actually WEAKEN their strength factor. Not sure If this is also a factor in the VMR wheels as my wheels were not VMR. Something to Keep in mind.

I do not see how I weaken their strenght factor since they are powdercoaded from factory. Newer desing VMR are powdercoated.

Repair / repaint wheels can weaken them if the shop over sandblast them.

[rxer311]

I see what you did there lol

LOL

[shiro1745]

the new VMRs are power coated? I didn't know that. Are my v701s then powercoated? I know they not a very old model.

[Tooney]

love my VMRs. im on my second set. had the 709s on my A4 now i have the 710s on my S4

[VMRWheels]

Thanks for the support everyone!

Remember, all VMR Wheels are JWL/VIA certified and produced in a proper ISO approved facility. We've had countless customers run even our 19" wheels in the NYC area with success. With large diameter wheels, thus lower profile tires, watching for potholes is truly the name of the game. As someone suggested, larger diameter wheels can bend, regardless of brand, due to thinner tires. If wheel damage is a large concern, 18" wheels would be recommended though it is worth noting, some customers do run the 19's.

If anyone has any questions about VMR Wheels, feel free to contact any of our vendors, or contact me directly via PM/email!

[Coderedpl]

Hopefully my next set holds up and doesn't go to shit after the first accidental pothole (we all get those)

[jayphil82]

the new VMRs are power coated? I didn't know that. Are my v701s then powercoated? I know they not a very old model.

I would guess the are powder coated since they are newer than my V713 but the only way to know for sure is to ask VMR.

EDIT

Quote from VMR

VMR V701 Straight Spoke Key Features:

Big Brake Friendly
Powder Coated Clear Coat
Aggressive Concave Design
Offered in Hyper Silver, Gun Metal, and Matte Black for all popular 19" fitments
Certifications include JWL, VIA & ISO-9001:2000
VMR's unmatched Customer Service and 1 year warranty
Arrival: Production will be completed in approximately 45 days. Exact arrival date TBA.

[Sprode]

I am glad you don't regret it.. Now let me tell you, What I have seen/heard and experienced is that by Powder Coating your wheels, you actually WEAKEN their strength factor. Not sure If this is also a factor in the VMR wheels as my wheels were not VMR. Something to Keep in mind.

I don't understand how powder coating would weaken the wheel. Can you elaborate?

[Peter@VMRWheels]

I don't understand how powder coating would weaken the wheel. Can you elaborate?

If powdercoating isn't done properly, meaning that you heat it up way too much, then its true you might weaken the wheel. Keep in mind that countless OEM wheels are powdercoated from the factory and so the key factor is to make sure your powdercoater knows how to powder a wheel.

Most of our wheels have a powdercoated clear giving the wheels a higher shine and better protection from the elements.

Thats all :)

[Slovak84]

Had my 19" V708's on for over a year and half and only bent one which was fixed 2 days later for 85$. IMO VMR wheels are of great quality for the price and my next purchase will be the V710's. I hit some diesel shits on woodhaven Blvd... Grand Central PKWY and a monster Road bump in the middle of the belt PKWY by JFK ... The car got airborne for about 2 seconds and slammed the ground hard... I pulled over thinking I blew every fucken Tire and cracked all rims but every rim was in good shape... I mean if they survived that... Im sold! Lol

[beantown]

I had mine the whole summer, hit some moderately sized potholes and they are still in perfect condition. They are 18" by the way...and for sale LOL!

It's like when Matt@Europaparts chimes into a thread lol.

[beantown]

Oh, and I'm lovin my v701s thus far!

[VMRWheels]

Had my 19" V708's on for over a year and half and only bent one which was fixed 2 days later for 85$. IMO VMR wheels are of great quality for the price and my next purchase will be the V710's. I hit some diesel shits on woodhaven Blvd... Grand Central PKWY and a monster Road bump in the middle of the belt PKWY by JFK ... The car got airborne for about 2 seconds and slammed the ground hard... I pulled over thinking I blew every fucken Tire and cracked all rims but every rim was in good shape... I mean if they survived that... Im sold! Lol

Wow, this scene sounds like it's straight from a movie! Glad to hear there wasn't any damage to the car, let alone wheels!

Hehe, if only a passerby had happened to have a camera & filming

[ggg20t]

my wheels have held up to some pretty tough beatings in Pittsburgh. I say they are most definitely a quality wheel!

[zuki'kid]

well i've got maybe 300 miles on mine, and hit a pothole in a parking lot and bent 2 rims. i don't know how i didnt see it but now im out a bunch of money for 2 tires and wheels. not very happy

[A4 Centaur]

VMR replaced my wheel withing the 1 year of warranty for paint issues. Charlie Tran is the best over there! Great company and they have and will keep my business long into the future! Great wheels, great service!

[Samir4486]

I bought my 19s over a year and a half ago and so far i never had a problem with them, they even survived Houston roads

[jmars]

Like others on this thread I too am an NYC'er.....my VMR's (1.5years old) have held up terrific on our land mined roads. I have one slight bend but I can't see how I couldn't have that bend due to the cavern my wheel went in to on the 59th street bridge.

If I buy another set of wheels I'd buy another set of VMR's in a heart beat.

[shiro1745]

Had my 19" V708's on for over a year and half and only bent one which was fixed 2 days later for 85$. IMO VMR wheels are of great quality for the price and my next purchase will be the V710's. I hit some diesel shits on woodhaven Blvd... Grand Central PKWY and a monster Road bump in the middle of the belt PKWY by JFK ... The car got airborne for about 2 seconds and slammed the ground hard... I pulled over thinking I blew every fucken Tire and cracked all rims but every rim was in good shape... I mean if they survived that... Im sold! Lol

where did you fix the wheel for $85?? How bad was it? The prices I found for fixing a bent rim were around $170 - $200

[eastwick897]

dude you live in nyc... I don't think there is any wheel in the world that could survive those potholes unless its an off road vehicle lol. I've seen Ferrari wheels bent to hell on those streets. You should know if your running a low profile tire in NYC, your wheels will most likely get bent.

[oneovdabestyet]

Thanks for the support everyone!

Remember, all VMR Wheels are JWL/VIA certified and produced in a proper ISO approved facility. We've had countless customers run even our 19" wheels in the NYC area with success. With large diameter wheels, thus lower profile tires, watching for potholes is truly the name of the game. As someone suggested, larger diameter wheels can bend, regardless of brand, due to thinner tires. If wheel damage is a large concern, 18" wheels would be recommended though it is worth noting, some customers do run the 19's.

If anyone has any questions about VMR Wheels, feel free to contact any of our vendors, or contact me directly via PM/email!

You VMR guys always say that your rims are "JWL/VIA certified and produced in a proper ISO approved facility" isnt that like a lamp claiming it is "UL Listed"?

[Coderedpl]

where did you fix the wheel for $85?? How bad was it? The prices I found for fixing a bent rim were around $170 - $200

Try:
Papos Auto Clinic
www.paposautoclinic.com

Or Long Island Rim
http://www.longislandrim.com/
Speak to carl and tell him peter with the black audi rs4 wheels sent ya

dude you live in nyc... I don't think there is any wheel in the world that could survive those potholes unless its an off road vehicle lol. I've seen Ferrari wheels bent to hell on those streets. You should know if your running a low profile tire in NYC, your wheels will most likely get bent.

I was running 235/35/19 for a while The first set of 19s i had held up, second set i bent ( which is why this topic was started ), third set no bends. Now I have 18s as of a day ago lol @ 235/40/18

[Slovak84]

I am a local at Al's Hubcaps In Mineola so he hooks us up. Everybody has their own rim repair shop around here... I mean bendind or curbing a rim here in NYC area is like a every other month occurance. I would recommend Al's Hubcaps.... Polski Pete recommends Papos... Hes even getting shit done for free over there... You must be doing some side shit bro... for the dude to hook you up with those freebies... lol Give me the link to those Euro Bi-xenons you sneaky shit. lmao

[Coderedpl]

I am a local at Al's Hubcaps In Mineola so he hooks us up. Everybody has their own rim repair shop around here... I mean bendind or curbing a rim here in NYC area is like a every other month occurance. I would recommend Al's Hubcaps.... Polski Pete recommends Papos... Hes even getting shit done for free over there... You must be doing some side shit bro... for the dude to hook you up with those freebies... lol Give me the link to those Euro Bi-xenons you sneaky shit. lmao

long island rim hooks me up, warranties his work,

[Stewy]

...watching for potholes is truly the name of the game.

Exactly!

[VMRWheels]

You VMR guys always say that your rims are "JWL/VIA certified and produced in a proper ISO approved facility" isnt that like a lamp claiming it is "UL Listed"?

You'd be surprised at the lack of knowledge out there, actually. Many don't realize standardized strength tests are performed for wheels and some manufacturers don't actually publish material on the subject. It's always reassuring knowing something has passed a "crash test" industry standard, hence why I tend to mirror the concept with the question of wheel strength arrises.

[gyroscope]

dude you live in nyc... I don't think there is any wheel in the world that could survive those potholes unless its an off road vehicle lol. I've seen Ferrari wheels bent to hell on those streets. You should know if your running a low profile tire in NYC, your wheels will most likely get bent.

This is true, I've bent the stock 18" S Line wheels and I dodge every single pothole I see and weave through traffic to avoid rough or uneven surfaces. 19's are just not compatible with the roads here. Or anywhere in the northeast where snow and ice break up the road surface. The only way I would have nice wheels is if I lived in Florida, California, Texas.