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Originally Posted by Jordo!
That test and video = Shameful propaganda
Phelan's comments and links = useful information consumers should keep in mind.
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I don't know if "shameful propaganda" is necessarily the right thing to call it; it's still somewhat informative.
Although, I agree with everybody regarding that this isn't a definitive test. The portion of the title "it could save your life" was meant more as a way to get people to have a look at the thread...if I titled it "Weds Wheel Bump Test" I don't think as many people would've bothered to check it out. I still believe that the test holds some validity though. For instance, say you hit a very deep pothole at speed (as many of you know, are very common here in LA); the stress and hit that is put on the wheel can be equivalent to what this test demonstrated. I don't think completely discounting the testing that Weds has done is totally invalid.
Andrew is spot on regarding the JWL & TUV requirements; most low priced wheel manufacturers don't submit their products for certification.
By the way, if you guys want to know all the ins and outs of Rays' production process, have a read of this article; it's very informative:
w w w.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/articletype/articleview/articleid/1608/industry-insider-a-look-at-the-technology-behind-rays-wheels.aspx