They were previously being used on a Mahindra XUV500 but since getting a good set of used rims in this size and PCD was a rare thing, I went ahead with them.

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Hi,

As I have already lamented on the tyre/wheel section, Mahindra "cruelly" chose to outfit the Scorpio-N with an odd PCD/wheel size/Tyre size combo, restricting the mod potential of the Scorpio rather badly. The PCD is 5 x 139.7. The tyre size is 245/65 on R17 wheels which is unique to the Scorpio-N, AFAIK. Why did they put this odd PCD on the Scorpio-N, when every other vehicle, even their Off-road focused Thar has a 5x114.3 PCD?

Why is this a problem? While 5x139.7 is a very common PCD, used by the older Jeeps, the Gypsy and the Jimny and also the erstwhile XUV5OO, the problem is that commonly available off-road wheels usually use a 15-inch or 16-inch rim, with tall sidewall tyres. 17-inch and above sizes commonly come with a 6x139.7 PCD, used by the Fortuner/Hilux/D-Max/Endy and such.

Scorpio-N is thus caught in a no-man's land in between these two common sizes. Most of the options in the 17-inch come in the 5x114.3 PCD, due to it being the most common in this price range. It's used in the Creta, Seltos, Vitara, and even the XUV700, Scorpio Classic and the Thar, which makes it easier to find a design that you like.

I didn't want to use a PCD adapter except as a last resort, as it adds another failure point, and is supposed to cause instability and wobbling+vibes at higher speeds. At the time, there were very few options available, and I didn't like most of them. I was calling up dealers all over Kerala, and scouring through OLX/FB market for used options, with limited success.

Then, I got a lead from Kottayam, where one of my friends had gotten alloys fitted for his Bolero. While we were admiring the ones he had got, he told me that the dealer had a variety of options in stock. The Dealer was Parappally Tyres, Kottayam. I got in touch with them, and they sent me several options, all priced around 40-60k, none of which really appealed to me, esp at the prices quoted. Then, he sent me this pic of a used set taken off an XUV5OO.

I immediately liked the design and did a reverse image search on Google, and came up with the make and the model, as well as some more pics. It's from a brand called VOS, not sure about the model. Originally, it came with a really cool gloss black finish with diamond cut accents, as seen here.

However, the pics forwarded by the dealer showed a fair amount of scratches. it would definitely need to be retouched or repainted.

Here's what they are supposed to look like. Pics taken off Facebook.

I had planned to restore it to its original finish, but my go-to detailer said it was a no-go. There were scratches all over, and the diamond-cut finish could not be retained by him. It would have to be one shade. After some deliberation, I decided to go for a full bright silver finish, which I thought would go well with the silver accents on the Beast, and would also give a more classic SUV look.

My cousin from Kottayam helped me out by checking out the rims in person and sent me his own set of pics. He said there were no major scratches and no dents. They were also really wide at 8J. I had another chat with the dealer and settled on the price, which was a bit more than I had planned.

Still, getting a good set of used rims in this size and PCD was a rare thing, and I had seen higher prices in OLX and FB marketplace. Plus, I liked the pattern, especially up close. I paid an advance immediately and paid the balance after they had sent me the Waybill, and it was confirmed. Even considering the additional cost of painting, I felt it wasn't a bad deal, all things considered.

The wheels reached me in a couple of days by parcel service. I immediately took them to the painter. As he was busy, it took about a week to get them painted. I went to pick them up and I was impressed by the quality of the finish. They looked absolutely brand new. Unfortunately, I lost the pics that I'd taken immediately after painting due to a screw-up on my part. These pics were taken after the wheels had been dirtied a bit after a trip.

The rims stayed in the back seat of the Beast for a week before I found the time to get them fitted. However, once I got them to the tyre store, there was a problem. The 245/65 R17 tyres were a bit too narrow for the 8J rims. The factory steel rims were 7J which seemed a bit too narrow for the 245s. So, the tyres were pinched on the stock rims, which made the gap even larger on the alloys. But these guys were experienced in fitting narrow rims on wide wheels since that is the current trend here for hot hatches and sedans. They simply stuffed the gap with old tubes, and once the tyre started filling up, pulled out the tubes.

Getting the alignment done...

The wheels fitted very well on the hub, and there were no issues with clearance. They did tell me that the OEM wheel spanner was no longer usable due to the large -ve offset of the rims and the deep holes for the wheel studs. I got a universal cross-shaped TAPARIA wheel spanner from Amazon which solved the issue.

So, here's what the Beast looks like with the new rims. I think that the stance has improved vastly. My concerns are with the tyres protruding out of the wheel well, which might cause issues with the authorities. I feel that the turning circle has also increased due to the increased track. The ride quality has improved, and the handling at low and high speeds has not been affected.

Please post your valuable comments and suggestions.

On another note, I also had a chance to compare the Beast with a friend's Fortuner. It was a 2020 2WD AT model. While the interiors were far more plush feeling than my Z4, I felt that it was noticeably harder to drive in the city due to the tight steering, and I also felt that there was more lag in the TC. The Sport mode felt a lot more powerful than the Scorpio. The Beast also rode a lot better, in both our opinions.

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It's now not possible to tell that mine isn't the Hyundai Verna turbo as I have also removed all the emblems that were on the car.

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Been a little over 2 months since my black panther came home and I have loved every bit of it! Absolutely no complaints with the car, CVT transmission, handling, ride and the controversial design, I have loved it all, except, the alloys! Diamond cut isn't my thing.

I like the design, it looks good, but the silver and diamond cut just ughh, I love the all-black alloys that come in the turbo model so the itch began to have it on mine.

I searched through various forums and on YouTube on alloy painting but didn't find much when it comes to painting 'diamond cut' alloys, the design and way it is made with the stainless steel finish makes it difficult to have paint stay over it, it'll very easily peel off. Also, not everyone wants to paint diamond-cut alloys because Indians love chrome finish so didn't find much on the Internet (except those spray can paints which probably would start looking horrible within a month or so).

The next option but an expensive one would be to swap the alloys with the Hyundai genuine ones but that was way out of budget, aftermarket alloys were not even considered.

At a point, I decided to give up on the thought and just live with the diamond-cut alloys. One morning out of the blue, I decided to visit my trusted FNG once to see what he had to say about it, only took 5 minutes of him describing all the work that needed to be done & cost involved, and I was convinced painting it all black and gave it a go-ahead and I am so glad I did.

Washing and degreasing of alloys and tyres.

Sanding down the alloy multiple times to make the finish rough. (this process took 2-3 hours!)

Masking the tyres.

Applying primer and hardener. (This ensures paint sticks to the surface and won't peel/chip)

Base coat primer.

Final coat of glossy black paint.

The outcome is just marvellous, looks even better when compared to the Hyundai genuine ones, super happy with the results and love how the black car is complimented by all-black wheels.

Also got the front calliper painted polo red.

It is now not possible to tell this isn't the turbo cause I have all the emblems removed and unless one sees the interior, it will surely be mistaken for a turbo.

Will also upload how it looks on the car once it's all washed and shiny.

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Initially, I thought it was a kerb rash however I noticed the same on all four wheels.

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Bliss is a shiny car freshly clayed and waxed!

I have noticed paint peeling off from the alloys. Initially, I thought it was a kerb rash however I noticed the same on all four wheels. It seems that for the #JET edition, they probably put a layer of matte black paint over the existing alloys without sanding them first, which isn't holding. The surface where the paint has peeled is very smooth to the touch. A few pics below:

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This is on my RE Thunderbird 350X with tubeless tyres.

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Hello members, this is my first post and I'm new here so kindly excuse and correct any mistakes that you spot. thank you

So recently I was returning home at night on the Pune-Bangalore highway when I encountered a pothole while riding my motorcycle.

I ride a 2019 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X and the bike is in very good condition.

Well, as a rider who has clocked over 17k kilometres on the bike, I instantly felt that something was wrong and could feel the throttle response dropping bit by bit.

Initially, I thought that something was wrong like the engine had some leaks but then I quickly realised that the tyre pressure was dropping. Slowed down parked on the side of the road and checked both wheels only to find out that both alloys had been damaged to a certain extent. I'll upload the photos of the same. Temporarily, I’ve put tubes in my tubeless tyres because the bike is my daily driver and as a student, I can’t have another vehicle till this one gets repaired. I'd really be glad if our fellow members could check the images of the damaged alloys and recommend whether the alloys can be repaired or if I shall have to replace both alloys.

Thank you

(the one with the tyre is the front alloy while the one without the tyre is the rear alloy)

Here's what BHPian ebonho had to say on the matter:

It all depends on the expertise of the guy who does it. Usually 2 to 3 whacks with a hammer to a properly placed block of wood. Then clean the bead and grease it a bit and re-fit the tyre. If it holds, it will hold indefinitely. If not, then 9 out of 10 chances are that further intervention is not going to work either. All the best.

Here's what BHPian aargee had to say on the matter:

One multiple-choice question:

• Unreliable + Risk + Economic = Ride in Anxiety
• Reliable + Certainty + Expensive = Ride with Peace of Mind

What do you choose?

Here's what BHPian antz.bin had to say on the matter:

You can probably claim insurance. This is accidental damage after all.

If you have zero depreciation insurance, this should be relatively painless. The loss in terms of NCB will definitely be lower than the 13k you are looking at to replace both the rims.

Do the right thing, use your insurance. That is what you bought it for.

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The pictures speak for themselves. I now regret my decision to let them touch the wheels.

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If you are letting the Skoda service centre personnel do wheel alignment or balancing, ensure that they handle it properly.

I recently completed my first service. Opted for SMP.

The SA claimed that they have 'specialised equipment' to handle the alignment and wheel balancing for the Octavia A8. So wanted to give them some additional work on the invoice, I opted only for Alignment and wheel rotation, although the cost was 40% higher than other tyre outlets.

The pictures speak for themselves. I now regret my decision to let them touch the wheels. The work was done very carelessly.

The pneumatic motor used for the removal of the wheel bolts was handled in a way that damaged the paints on all 4 alloys. A minimum level of patience would have saved the alloys from scratches.

Bringing this up, the SA claimed it was present earlier. I had to confront him with proof that the wheels hadn't been removed earlier with some pictures.

It is definitely an eyesore as the alloys are black in colour and it is more prominent in light than in the pictures.

The oil service was prompt and completed in time, with no complaints and the car feels smooth and more refined.

Note: I am not sharing the service centre name as they agreed to repaint the alloys and SA was apologetic later.

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When the car was restored at the 10th year mark, changing of alloys was also part of the list of things to do, went through a host of alloy options, but none of them were particularly enticing.

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Passion for a car is like a burning love affair on wheels. It's a deep and intense connection that transcends the mechanical and becomes emotional. The car isn't just a machine; it's a reflection of one's personality, style, and aspirations. Every detail, from the engine's purr to the feel of the steering wheel, is a source of joy and excitement. It's the thrill of the open road, the pride of ownership, and the countless hours spent customizing and caring for it. This passion drives enthusiasts to learn about every aspect of their car and share stories with fellow enthusiasts. It's a profound and enduring love that can't be easily explained to those who haven't experienced it.

The 11th anniversary is a milestone in any relationship. Having this milestone for your car makes it even more special. It is a time to celebrate the love and commitment that has been shared for over a decade. It is also a time to reflect on all the good drives you have had in the past decade.

The car is still in excellent condition except for two issues. Cruise control wasn't engaging and the clutch seemed to have got hard.

The last two services on the car were carried outside HASS which were more than satisfactory. Thought of giving the car for a quick overall check at HASS as 11th-year completion was around the corner. General check was quoted at about 900 Rs and labour another 600 Rs. Went for the offer package of 3000 Rs which included

• Complete car diagnosis check.
• Engine Oil Check
• Oil Filter check
• Clutch Check.
• Washing and cleaning.

The results of the Diagnosis were positive, the car is mechanically sorted with no major signs of alarm. The clutch is in good condition and could last for at least another 10K kms. No slippage in gears was noticed. Bushing was replaced to get the cruise control problem resolved.

Got the car delivered on the same day and took it straight to Diwan Autocare for balancing and alignment which was just a few minutes from the Service Centre.

This was my first visit to Diwan Autocare and was pleasantly surprised to find them being one of the authorized dealers for MOMO alloys.
One particular design that caught our attention was MOMO Hyperstar Evo.

When the car was restored at the 10th year mark, changing alloys was also part of the list of things to do, went through a host of alloy options, but none of them were particularly enticing.

Criteria were clear, it had to be MOMO Alloys and the size shall be stock 15". I contacted Sai Mag Wheels(Delhi) and Bombay Tyres (Mumbai) about availability and different options. The only options available in the 15" size was Massimo Concave and Screamjet Evo Concave. Was particularly interested in Massimo Matt black alloys, but those were out of stock. The idea of changing the alloys was deferred to a later date when the right option was available. Waited for the right option and design.

Thoughts of changing the alloy wheels which were put to rest one year back started ringing in our minds again.

Enquired about the price and available offers. Checked the availability of the same alloys at Sai mag wheels, they only had 16" and above in stock for Hyperstar Evo.

As my wife was also along with me, she could see the excitement and thrill in my eyes which were reminiscent of a 5-year-old wanting his favorite toy in a Fair.

Wasn't difficult to convince her that it would be a wonderful gesture to change the alloys and give the car a brand new look on its 11th Anniversary.

She smirked at me and agreed to go ahead. We were there to get wheel alignment done and now we are buying a new set of Alloys for the car.

Discussed the details with the owner Mr. Yagnesh and finalized the Deal.

Car was taken up the Ramp to get the alloys changed.

Stock Honda Alloys

Checking the gap between the wheel's center bore and the vehicle hub. Installed Hub centric ring to align the center of tyre and wheel assembly.

Getting the Tyres swapped from Honda Alloys to MOMO Alloys

Doesn't it look Beautiful?

Car Ready for Delivery after Balancing and Alignment

A few more pics up close of the Alloys

Changing your car's alloy wheels is a rewarding process that can breathe new life into your vehicle.

The car looks Fabulous in the new alloys, no amount of gazing is able to satisfy my urge to keep staring at the car.

There is marked improvement in handling and vibrations have minimized. Unsure whether this is due to the changed alloys or if its my mind playing tricks on me.

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There were a lot of Chinese and old Figo/Ikon/Fiesta alloys available, but I wanted the original Indica turbo style wheels.

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Finally I get to post my own alloys in this group. And it's more sweet because a lot of hard work has gone into it. I have always wanted a set of alloys for my Indica, but it's never happened. I came dangerously close to getting one in 2010 when BHPian Nikhil offered me a sweet deal on some aura alloys. I was about to seal the deal when fate took my life in a different direction, and I had to focus on other things.

For a while the lack of alloys hadn't bothered me, but recently after seeing alloys on virtually every car, I felt I wanted to close the gap. There were a lot of Chinese and old Figo/Ikon/Fiesta alloys available, but I wanted the original Indica turbo style wheels:

Got lucky to see a set of 5 posted on FB classifieds. The alloys as posted on FB classifieds:

Went there to check it out, This was a 1 hour drive from my home. An indigo GLX was getting scrapped, and these were the wheels on that car. I had the wheels checked on an wheel balancing machine for bends - there were none. was also worried that they may not hold air, but they were already running tubeless tires with tubeless nozzles attached.

After a wash. The rims were too damaged, but these are very well made Hindalco/Aura alloys - much better than the Chinese stuff you get today. Decided to get them redone:

Pain stripper aplication in process:

Paint stripper in action:

Lots of corrosion underneath:

Wheels after sanding:

Primered:

Painted:

Finally installed, with new center caps from boodmo:

Yes they look very generic and silver - I could have had them done in any colour, but I wanted the stock look, so here we are !

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When scratched gently by my fingernail, these scratches seem a little bit deep.

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Dear Distinguished Members,

I seek your help in fixing some scratches on the black painted alloy wheels of my new Brezza ZXI. The affected wheel is the rear left one, which got scratched in 3 places (please refer photograph) when I inadvertently bumped my car against a particularly rough piece of concrete lying on the edge of the congested, narrow road I was driving on. There was a sound when the wheel brushed against the piece of concrete.

When scratched gently by my fingernail, these scratches seem a little bit deep (not much though). It may seem I am nitpicking, but maybe that is because it is a brand new car! is there any way I can fix this at home using some polishes/paints etc.?

Thanks in advance!

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Painting is the only option. With black wheels, scratches are a lot more visible than in silver ones.

• I would suggest getting a paint touch-up for now.
• A periodic full paint every few years to maintain the fresh look.

Linking to a related thread and one more

Here are the rims of one of my cars being painted black. Depending on the usage and wear & tear, I do this every 4 - 5 years to maintain the look of the rims. My 530d & Classic 4x4 have silver rims and I got them freshly painted in silver as well:

Here's what BHPian NomanSK had to say on the matter:

Scratches seems to be deep.

• It would be a simple DIY, I will give more attention to the surface preparation, before coating:
• Buff/Sandpaper – using sandpaper in the damaged area can help to lessen some of the scuff and scratch marks. A top tip is to wrap your sandpaper around your finger, and use this to apply pressure.
• Spot putty – Fill in scratches with metal-reinforced spot putty – into the area which has received some damage/scratches, and leave it to cure. When the putty is dry/firm, you can then sandpaper the damaged area once more, which will allow the putty to appear level with the rest of the rim.

Finally Paint your rim, after protecting the good part of the wheel with masking tape.

Good Luck

Here's what BHPian TheRationalist had to say on the matter:

I have painted my Ford Aspire interior to black colour in 2015, the paint had started chipping in some places. If you aren't very bothered about the exact factory look on alloys, Montana spray cans are the best option. Mask the places where no damage is present and then use the spray. It's very easy to execute. You will get all most all shades of the can. It's available on https://www.artlounge.in/ and on Flipkart and Amazon.

Here's what BHPian vattyboy had to say on the matter:

For these 3 small scratches, I would go to the nearby paint shop and buy black oil paint ( smallest approx 50ml container) then I would buy a paint brush from a stationary shop that kids use for painting and I would do the touch-up.

I only get the alloys repainted after 3 -5 years of use. Just for 3 scratches going to the alloy wheels specialist shop and getting them repaired or repainted costs a lot of time, effort and money.

Enthusiast Anoop said:

Diamond Cut Refinishing (UK based) has a product (machine) which will repair the wheels, especially diamond cut ones. They also have a paint booth option to paint wheels. It's going to be an innovative business model wherein these machines will be mounted on trucks and will be deployed to places like malls where repair can be done onsite. The company plans to give these machines on lease.

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Could it be said that an alloy with merely three spokes is as strong as an alloy with 10 spokes?

BHPian adasisthefuture recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

There is hardly any discussion on this anywhere on the internet.

Every premium car and for that matter every top-of-the-line model of a mid-range car comes with alloy wheels. It is well settled now that alloys are much weaker in strength compared to steel wheels. However, how important role the number of spokes in an alloy plays with regard to the strength and durability of the alloy is debatable.

The spokes play an important role with regard to connecting the rim to the plate and therefore it is highly debatable whether the number of spokes would result in a stronger alloy.

Spokes in an alloy range from three to more than ten. Could it be said that an alloy with merely three spokes is as strong as an alloy with 10 spokes in terms of giving overall support to the RIM?

Also, whether an alloy with more spokes better at handling the impacts of pothole-ridden Indian roads compared to ones with lesser spokes?

Further, it would be interesting to study the implications of the number of spokes in low vs. high-profile tyres.

Views and real-life experiences of knowledgeable members of this forum are requested.

Here's what BHPian v1p3r had to say on the matter:

How is this well settled? The opposite is true - alloys are far stronger than pressed steel wheels, ceteris paribus.

This whole question is a non-issue. There is no relationship between the two that you can empirically state. Each alloy wheel is designed based on use, load factors, and metallurgical composition. Each such design will undergo rigorous FEA, followed by both destructive and non-destructive testing. Without this, there is no DoT or JIL or DIN certification possible. All things being considered, an alloy wheel is ALWAYS going to be better than a pressed steel wheel.

Source: automotive and motorsport engineer with real-world experience.

Here's what BHPian PaddleShifter had to say on the matter:

The strength of an alloy wheel depends on a variety of factors:

1. Forged vs. cast wheels- forged are considered better.
2. Design: See this thread/post regarding Mahindra floral design alloys breaking. The post linked below highlights a potential design flaw. The discussion concludes that a particular batch. I have seen SUVs with aftermarket 5 spoke alloys doing fine whereas this Mahindra alloys were breaking off completely.
3. Profile: Low-profile tyres will put more stress on the alloy wheels.

More spokes will make an alloy heavier which will affect their performance so the spokes on alloys need to be thinner as their number increases. e.g. the horseshoe design alloys from a FIAT Punto weigh as much as 1.5 times compared to a steel rim of the same size (15”) from Linea (Punto had 14” steel rims so compared with Linea steel rims).

Here's what BHPian SmartCat had to say on the matter:

I think it is like slices of Pizza. Whether you have 3 slices or 8 slices, the overall portion remains the same - it is just that the individual slices are smaller/bigger.

Similarly, when it comes to alloys, 5-spoke alloys will have wider spokes and 8-spoke or 12-spoke alloys will have slimmer spokes, but the total amount of metal alloy in the spokes will be nearly equal (for the same manufacturer/wheel size/quality models).

For the pizza logic to hold, all three examples:

• Should be made by the same manufacturer
• Should have the same wheel size
• Should have the exact same alloy composition

The last one is always an unknown. You can't figure this out by looking at the brochure or marketing material. Both can be marketed as "magnesium alloy", but they might have other elements like nickel/aluminium etc. and that % might be different for each model.

So the Pizza example just gives a theoretical Material Science point of view

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The rear left wheel of my car managed to kiss this little pothole & the air pressure of the respective tyre went to 0 PSI in no time.

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So after 34,000 KMs of driving this car, I decided to take the car on a long-ish drive. The idea was to go up to North India and drive the Samruddhi Mahamarg somewhere in between. I had a good two-week break from work so I decided to use the time well.

All packed, left Bangalore by noon time and was on my way. Stopped in one of these reasonably good-looking food court places and I was on my way to Hyderabad. As luck would have it, there was a little patch of road that seemed to be pretty much harmless on a regular day, but turned out to be something else for me. My rear tyres, 255/40-18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ZP, ₹34,000 a piece were replaced about a week ago at Madhus. The rear left wheel managed to kiss this little patch of road, while I was within perfectly legal speeds. The above video is from my dashcam footage, take a look and guess what could have happened.

A closer look at the patch of road zoomed in from the same video. I wish I could go back and take a high-resolution picture to show the Michelin folks if they suspect a manufacturing defect, but the mid-day sun and the circumstances did not allow me to.

In a minute or so, I ended up with this instrument cluster.

And the iDrive obviously threw an error.

The tyre had gone to 0 PSI in no time. The ZP (zero pressure) tyres were not much of a concern, the expensive alloy wheel was a thing that worried me. Also, with the way the pressure dropped, I had no hope of retaining the tyre. So I treaded carefully, looking for a decent puncture shop that could at least put my spare wheel on - I could have tried doing it on my own, but the sun and the luggage at the back made me think I would just drain myself out.

(The screen isn't as dusty as it looks, just the camera emphasising the little bits)

I found a puncture shop well within a kilometre, until when I drove as slowly as I could and finally got to replace the wheel.

Replaced the wheel and decided to drive to Hyderabad as usual and asked the good folks at Madhus to send a tyre to Hyderabad and planned to install it there. I had anyway planned two nights in Hyderabad, to meet some friends and for the biryani of course.

I was close to 350 KMs away from Hyderabad and limping on the donut wheel. It was no fun, trying to be overly careful and looking at reaching Hyderabad only by 10PM or so. Then I decided to turn around and come back to Bangalore, a decision I am proud of today.

Looking at the road patch, it is almost impossible for anyone to gauge that something that small could do this to the tyre.

Worse, I am happy I turned around because that little pothole or whatever it was, whatever it contained managed to dent the forged BBS alloy, I mention forged and make of the alloy, to emphasise the quality of the alloy. It was so bad, it produced a bulge on the other side.

I decided this was not to be taken to a local repair shop to have a shoddy patchwork done, because the alloy has to bear high pressure and another pothole could spell doomsday to me. I decided to replace the wheel altogether. So, even if I could find a replacement tyre, I could do nothing about continuing on the journey with the damaged alloy. My stock wheels were stored somewhere and I could install them right away, but the whole shock of what happened during this incident made me pause and think.

PJspeed in Chennai has the stock of these wheels but he will let go of only the full set. BBS Japan says it will take 120 days for wheels to arrive if I order say one or even two. Lots of thoughts on my mind, should I replace the entire set? If I am replacing it, should I go with another make or design? Should I just put the stock wheels for the time being?

Finally decided to just put the stock wheels on and ordered two (one front as backup and one rear) for now. Just goes to show how important it is to be really careful with alloys that are hard to find, can literally stall your car or have it parked in the garage for weeks or even months. I am just happy I kept my stock wheels in storage or I would have had to pay for them in addition to these two new wheels.

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