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Rocralr

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Hello everyone. I am getting ready to upgrade my wheels and tires. I'm looking for opinions on my first choice of wheels. I am going with the KMC KM228 Machete Beadlocks. I am doing an 8 lug with a 4.75 backspace. I am just looking for opinions with the info listed. I know there are many options. Does anyone run these?? Thanks.
 
I have them. Great wheels, no complaints. Having 2 valve stems is awesome - fill with one, check pressure in the other. The holes in the ring are actually functional for draining water.

If you get the raw/machined version I suggest some kind of clear coat or sealant so they don't get pitted or corroded.
 
boardsurfer said:
I have them. Great wheels, no complaints. Having 2 valve stems is awesome - fill with one, check pressure in the other. The holes in the ring are actually functional for draining water.

If you get the raw/machined version I suggest some kind of clear coat or sealant so they don't get pitted or corroded.
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so the machined ones come completely raw? If so they sure wont look good for long at all.
 
Weeeellllll, maybe closer to 18 months. But still, 2 Colorado winters is plenty of harshness to know if my clearcoat is doing its job.

edit: dug up the original post, it's from 7/2016 so right about 18 months.
 
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boardsurfer said:
Weeeellllll, maybe closer to 18 months. But still, 2 Colorado winters is plenty of harshness to know if my clearcoat is doing its job.

edit: dug up the original post, it's from 7/2016 so right about 18 months.
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I remember that. We ran Kingston right after you got them.
 
Rocralr said:
Hello everyone. I am getting ready to upgrade my wheels and tires. I'm looking for opinions on my first choice of wheels. I am going with the KMC KM228 Machete Beadlocks. I am doing an 8 lug with a 4.75 backspace. I am just looking for opinions with the info listed. I know there are many options. Does anyone run these?? Thanks.
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Those are the wheels I am looking at. 4.75 seems like alot of backspacing ? I know EVO recommends 3.50 for their bolt on coil over kits. Not sure what you are running.
 
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