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  1. 01-31-2005, 03:30 PM #1
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    Can't Beat OEM Honda Wheels

    Is it me or does Honda make (or use) some good OEM wheels? They have a rolled edge and reinforced stud holes, plus they seem to be somewhat light and also durable. I bought some new take off OEM wheels for my 350X project -- I'm glad I did. The price is far more reasonable for OEM vs. aftermarket, too (look on Ebay for some new take-offs). Anybody else have an opinion/experience on this?


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  2. 01-31-2005, 04:01 PM #2
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    My stock 400ex wheels say DID. I really like the reinforced lug holes too.
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    The oem Honda wheels are the best on the market. They are a favorite of desert racers for a long time. Very thick aluminum, rolled edge, perfect fit.
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    my rear rims on my 86r say did as well, but my front is a different manufaturer, when i bought it i thought maybe the rears were aftermarket, does anyone have any info on this- also im lookin for a rear set of oem gold in nice shape for my r
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    my 85 R came with rims just like you guys say...rolled edge reinforced lug holes and just a really nice set of wheels, but they arent stock i dont think.....they are polished aluminum, but i was told they were polished until the gold came off, but the brand isnt DID, its ENKEI....so idk, ive never heard of enkei atv rims, just car rims....really nice anyways....
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  6. 01-31-2005, 06:47 PM #6
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    honda has alot of shares in did (wink wink) so its just common sence they would be using there rims...but almost all manufature's today use did or exel rims
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    My friend wrecked my 400ex near my house on the sand hills and bent one of my stock front rim's. I called the Honda shop and they wanted $130 for 1 rim. I looked in Dennis Kirk and got 2 ITP aluminum rim's for $130. The ITP rims seem better in price and hold up pretty good too. I think I have been harder on them and they still run true. Just my 2 cent's.
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    my wheels are stock from 1982 and they still are fine i have cheng shin tires on them and they seem to grip pretty good-never get stuck(EVER)
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  9. 01-31-2005, 08:34 PM #9
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    R rims

    Are all stock R rims gold, I know both of mine had gold on the rear but only the parts bike I bought had a gold front.
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    Yes, all ATC 250R's came with gold wheels, front & rear. All of the TRX 250R's, except for the 88-89, came with gold wheels front & rear also.
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    I have to disagree about the quality of stock atc 250r front rim, I've bent two of them
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    well, deathman, you bend them because you do HUGE kickers and stuff, no wonder they bend,lol , i bet team honda would have the same problem if they did supercross....crazy SOB!
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  13. 03-05-2005, 05:15 PM #13
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    i agree

    wheel's on my '83 straight as new
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    Quote Originally Posted by hrc85250r
    well, deathman, you bend them because you do HUGE kickers and stuff, no wonder they bend,lol , i bet team honda would have the same problem if they did supercross....crazy SOB!

    TOO funny!
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  15. 03-05-2005, 07:06 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by deathman53
    I have to disagree about the quality of stock atc 250r front rim, I've bent two of them
    I wonder why............


    hrc said
    crazy SOB! i agree
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