OZ Ultras- durable?

**tadhgbrosnan** · 06-30-2008 03:15 PM

Never been a fan of the OZ Ultras despite the price and lightweight. Saw them in person today, though, and I was impressed. As with most things, pictures do not do them justice. Curious how durable they are given the cheap price.

As of now, 18x8.5 BBS CHs are at the top of my list, but the idea that I could get lighter 19" OZs (WITH TIRES) for the same price is enticing.

**Firefighter637** · 06-30-2008 04:16 PM

I like the way OZ's look too. Iforge makes a good wheel to. BBS are also good.

**Cargo8** · 06-30-2008 07:22 PM

i've heard they are very soft.

and i like my CH BEs

**zachf88** · 06-30-2008 08:52 PM

BBS are really soft... especially the ch's

**Cargo8** · 06-30-2008 09:47 PM

^^ i have not experienced any softness whatsoever with mine, and i've heard CHs are especially durable

**i_eat_staples** · 07-01-2008 01:02 AM

ive heard people talk about UL's being soft, but i've had mine for over a year now and only have a very slight bend in 1

wonderful wheel, very light, looks great

**manhattanprjkt8** · 07-01-2008 07:13 AM

i have the oz ultra's on my bmw right now and they are awesome, we have tons of potholes that i hate to say i have hit pretty good this past spring with no problems...

take it for what it's worth.

**Rodknock** · 07-01-2008 07:44 AM

I havent heard any problems with the OZ wheels at all. I have always been a fan of the Ultra's.

**Lugi20** · 07-01-2008 08:14 AM

I have OZ UL's also in 18", hit a few mega-potholes here in Chicago and no problems.

**Mello** · 07-01-2008 08:24 AM

I never understood this whole "softness" dealio since any rim will bend if you hit a pothole the right way.

**Maverick** · 07-02-2008 10:26 PM

i guess it all depends on how you drive and whether you choose to hit the pot holes or not. any wheels will crack or bend when you hit a pot hole good enough. I have been running OZ wheels for several months now, no problems
just go with it, you will love it and you will notice the gas mileage improvements.

**code7rpd** · 07-08-2008 09:00 PM

I have the OZ Ultra's and I bent two over the winter. The roads out here are crappy but I never recalled hitting any major bumps. I happened to wash my car one weekend and saw one front wheels bent and the other cracked. I replaced them but just ordered a new set of wheels to replace them all as I think they are too soft for the roads out my way.