A: YES! Just like brakes, certain suspension components, clutches, and tires, wheels are a wearable item. That may be surprising to some, however, wheels are made of metal, not magic. Wheels are the part that connects your tires to the vehicle. They deal with all of the stress that transfers from the road to your vehicle.

Some wear items like brake pads and tires come with a mileage life expectancy. Unlike some of these wear components, wheels do not have that type of life expectancy. Some wheels may last for the life of the car or beyond. Other wheels may show signs of fatigue much sooner. The key here is to routinely inspect your wheels. This applies to ALL WHEELS not only ours.

A good rule of thumb if you use your car for street use only is to inspect your wheels during the recommended tire rotations or if you sustain any harsh impacts, road hazards or tire issues (blowouts, flat tires while driving, etc).

For people that use their wheels for motorsports and more aggressive driving, it is strongly recommended that you inspect your wheels before and after each event. If an impact, collision, extreme lateral maneuver (such as losing control and going off course), or extreme curbing should occur, it is recommended to inspect the wheels as soon as you can safely and certainly after that run. Off-road use places much more stress and strain on your wheels. Furthermore, there are a large number of variables that can affect a wheel’s life and the stress that is placed on a wheel. Things like use, suspension setups, tire size, vehicle weight, etc. Over time from this stress, like any metal, could result in the wheels experiencing fatigue.

Regular inspection will allow you to replace wheels as needed, stay safe, and prevent issues. Off-road use is not a typical use for wheels and is not covered under warranty. Obviously using wheels for this purpose is at your own risk.