Okay so I bent/cracked one of my rims and axis doesn't make the maglites any more. I wonder if they were discontinued b/c they weren't popular, or because the wheel is structurally weak.

Are they hard to find used? I'm deciding if looking for one is a futile cause.

 

They are a nice looking wheel. IMO they weren't discontinued because of weakness. Thats the gamble running a light wheel like that or any wheel. I would think it would be tough finding another one. What size rim and tire were you running.

 

I heard that the 17's are very prone to failure.

 

The wheel is discontinued cause they only run a wheel for a certain time before they bring in a new style.

Its a cast wheel, so it wont be as strong as a forged wheel.

 

[quote="MattyRattyPoo"]The wheel is discontinued cause they only run a wheel for a certain time before they bring in a new style.

Its a cast wheel, so it wont be as strong as a forged wheel.[/quo

very true, as far as trying to find a replacement one. good luck. If you are looking for the same style. The do make the racer-x that is like the mag-lite but with a lip. They are only made in 15" though. For pics go to www.axiswheels.com

 

See if you can get them repaired... Normally runs you about $100 to $150

 

eBay.... or craigslist... but search all of craigslist not just local... you should be able to get lucky. I wouldn't repair the wheel.

 

Great wheel. Had a set on my CRX. 15" though. Loved em, super light. Good luck finding a replacement. I would call Axis, see if the have any left lying around that weren't sold.

 

when i read the title of this, i thought you bent your Mag Light





boy do i feel retarded.

depending on where you are, there may be a wheel shop that could refinish them, and fix whatever cracks/bends are in them.

 

haha, hey don't feel bad, thought that initially too..

 

I say have a wheel repair place give you an idea if and how much it would cost to fix. Gotta be better than searching for another one.
Also, like IowaSciontist said. Contact the Axis and see if they might have one leftover. Can't hurt to try.