Reply With QuoteI like simple 5 or 6 spoke alloys with smooth lines as less likely to capture brake dust and easier to hand clean. I find the ribs around the inner circumference on the Compomotives a minor PIA to hand clean.
ForumSage
My factory rims are 18".
And yes - in my opinion, they look way better than Compomotives.
Cheers .........
BMKAL
ForumSage
SubscriberI like simple 5 or 6 spoke alloys with smooth lines as less likely to capture brake dust and easier to hand clean. I find the ribs around the inner circumference on the Compomotives a minor PIA to hand clean.
L322 tdv8 poverty pack - wow
Perentie 110 wagon ARN 49-107 (probably selling) turbo, p/steer, RFSV front axle/trutrack, HF, gullwing windows, double jerrys etc.
Perentie 110 wagon ARN 48-699 another project
Track Trailer ARN 200-117
REMLR # 137
ForumSage
SubscriberSorry BMKal, but I would find those types of rims a PIA to hand clean. I use a quick detailer product to hand clean the wheels as it applies a wax to protect the clear over silver paint on the alloy. The wax also smooths the surface so less dust sticks to the wheel.
L322 tdv8 poverty pack - wow
Perentie 110 wagon ARN 49-107 (probably selling
Perentie 110 wagon ARN 48-699 another project
Track Trailer ARN 200-117
REMLR # 137
Ceramic Pads - No dust
Wizard
SupporterI am with Graeme. I couldn't care less about cleaning or looks, just function! The only issue I have is the ribs around the inner outside rim collect real dust (don't care about brake dust), sand and mud. The dust also turns to mud and goes hard and is hard to remove to keep the wheels in balance.
Bob
2010 D4 3.0TDV6 SE, ediff, LLAMS, 5 x GOE wheels, LT285/60R18 BFG K02's, GOE Compressor Guard, LR Tank, Mitch Hitch, ECB Bull Bar, Kaymar Rear Bar, Traxide, Safari Snorkel.
2019 Discovery 5 SD6 SE, 20 inch wheels, 275/55R20 Nitto Grappler G2 tyres
ChatterBox
Subscriberwith 400 metres of pea gravel before I get to any blacktop , Id need blower fans on my brake pads
Merry christmas all
Swaggie
A bit off topic.Originally Posted by Tombie
Ceramic Pads - No dust
Why do almost all European made vehicles have heaps of brake dust,yet the Jap ones have virtually none.And the Jap setup seems to last a lot longer,that is the pads and rotors.
I don't want to hear the Jap setup doesn't work well,because that is incorrect.
And i bet the Jap stuff isn't ceramic..
Master
SubscriberThat all comes down to pad compound, and a small bit rotor hardness.A bit off topic.
Why do almost all European made vehicles have heaps of brake dust,yet the Jap ones have virtually none.And the Jap setup seems to last a lot longer,that is the pads and rotors.
I don't want to hear the Jap setup doesn't work well,because that is incorrect.
And i bet the Jap stuff isn't ceramic..
I have found a lot of Japanese steel to be harder than European steel, so that would extend rotor life.
- Justin
Selling soon - MY10 D4 3.0 TDV6 SE with E-Diff & LLAMS, 265/65R18 Maxxis Razr A/T
Moved into MY12 L322 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography
VK2HFJ
To be fair I've never looked at them in depth.
I do know the latest offerings still have more pedal force needed to stop than Euro gear so my gut feel is Harder metal and harder pad compound (organic not metallic)
ForumSage
I use Auto Glym wheel sealer and, as Tombie has said, have ceramic (Akebono) brake pads on all 4 wheels. Dirty wheels are really not an issue for me. Usually just a squirt with the hose and they are clean.
Cheers .........
BMKAL
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