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are there aftermarket rims for buddys?
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:42 am
by slusher5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUEs6agD88
some of you probably watch M13, he talks about how lighter rims improve handling, braking, accel, top speed.. it sounds right
not that I have the money, would you need a specific rim to fit the buddy or would any 10" rim work? links or sites to check out?
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:42 pm
by Chilly
Just made this same thread couple days ago(look a half page down). No luck so far. Don't think bolt pattern is common at all unfortunetly but would love to be shown wrong. I'm just looking for a cheap alternative but blingy rims would be cool also. Rotating weight is always important.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:54 pm
by Raiderfn311
I want "spinners" on my Buddy, and paint it like an ice cream truck. It could also play a tune thats fun for the young children............
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:03 pm
by Witch
Not to rain on your parade, but I've never heard of any aftermarket rims for any modern scoots. If you do find some, it would be very cool to see them.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:19 pm
by Raiderfn311
Witch wrote:Not to rain on your parade, but I've never heard of any aftermarket rims for any modern scoots. If you do find some, it would be very cool to see them.
If you knew a fabricator, anything is possible.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:51 pm
by slusher5
my list of things to buy is growing while my wallet remains unchanged =p
new scooter..
racing gear..
rims..
other performance parts..
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:54 pm
by PeteH
Closest I've seen is MYSCTR's chromed rims:
topic19773.html
I'm assuming these are standard PGO rims that have been refinished, not third-party wheels.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:58 pm
by slusher5
maybe I was remembering those chrome rims, cuz i saw some non stock rims before on this site.. i thought they were a yellowish metallic color though or maybe someone just painted their rims.
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:06 pm
by Dooglas
You can, of course, powdercoat stock rims any color you want.
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:04 pm
by Witch
Raiderfn311 wrote:Witch wrote:Not to rain on your parade, but I've never heard of any aftermarket rims for any modern scoots. If you do find some, it would be very cool to see them.
If you knew a fabricator, anything is possible.
This is very true!! I no longer live in the same time zone as the one guy I know who could do things like that. He once helped me turn a vintage Vespa folding rear rack into a folding
front rack for a Scarabeo. That was pretty darn cool, and totally required skills I didn't have.
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:49 pm
by ericalm
Jettin Industries will chrome your rims, $175 each, free shipping.
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:13 am
by slusher5
ericalm wrote:Jettin Industries will chrome your rims, $175 each, free shipping.
that would look real nice, but I was thinking of lighter rims(magnesium or carbon fiber) to improve performance.. probly cost an arm and leg for custom ones.. probly better off just getting a small motorcycle to mod