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how much wieght can our rims handle?

   
Old Sep 2, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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how much wieght can our rims handle?
My brother has a caprice (4600lbs) would some wheels from a 4th gen camaro or TA be strong enough? What is the wieght limit on them?

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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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I wouldnt think so, Ive never heard of any of the impala guys having any problems.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 12:04 AM
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bolt pattern and backspacing might be an issue. if i remember gm fullsize cars used a bigger bolt pattern.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 12:06 AM
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it will hold fine.

Rich Krause has a 4100lb f-body with like 800rhwp-

My wheel stud bent before my wheel cracked...
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 12:36 AM
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wow whos the lucky girl
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 01:35 AM
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The wheels are good to around 3000 pounds a piece. The tires good to about 1500-1800 depending a piece. So... your upper weight limit would be around 5500 pounds safely. Shouldnt be an issue
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 07:58 AM
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Thanks for all the help
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