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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Ok so im looking at getting sum new wheels for the summer and i like these TSW TSW Mondello Hyper Black. 18x8. The only problem i have is i've heard that they will bend really easily and i dont feel like going through all that. What does everyone else think?

Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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I'd be interested as well. I'm looking at TSW Lagunas for my tC. Before I drop $1400, I'd like some real-world input.

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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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well they're a fairly reputable brand but i mean they're bigger with a smaller tire. any wheel is going to bed if you do stupid crap to it. just be careful and drive safer and you'll be fine.
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 03:57 AM
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ive got some 18" TSW vortex's on and so far they are in perfect condition, i love them and yes they are a good brand of wheels. ive seen many tc's with TSW's i would only expect these to bend if you hit something hard or are driving stupid
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alright sweet well im i still gotta wait till i get back from school and hopefully i can get sum more input from sum ppl
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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they look to much like the stock wheels in my opinion
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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My brother has TSW thruxton 18x8's and no joke he ran over a man hole that was missing it cover at 40 mph about a month ago. Didnt bend at all. It had some nice scrapes but no bends. I'm thinking about getting myself a set of TSW's.
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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I bent one, but im running 19's and hit a pretty good sized pothole.
Old Apr 19, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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by the sounds of this ..they are good wheels unless u drive like and idiot and i also have to look out for potholes
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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any news on people putting TSW Sakata 5 on thier tC? i really like em but i don't know if they fit
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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they'll fit just get the right size
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They are very good rims...I have the TSW Mondello Hyper Blacks 19's on my car and been running them for a bit now.
Old May 8, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Get a 40mm sidewall and you'll be all set. I myself have 18x8 TSW Thruxtons. From the looks/touch of them, they look like pretty good quality rims to me.

You shouldnt have to worry about bending them any more than you would with any other wheel brand.
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