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Old 29 April 2003, 01:57 AM
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This is a warning to anyone thinking of buying new alloys for their pride and joy. I bought a set from BKracing, Exeter, and have had nothing but trouble with them. In fact I would go so far as to say they are extremely dangerous! All four wheels suffer from intermittent, sudden deflation with the tyre almost leaving the rim. All the wheels have been tested and none have been punctured. This sudden and complete deflation has caused severe damage to every wheel. I now have a stack of alloys in my garage which cost me £550 and which are absolutely useless. I spoke to BKracing by telephone but they didn't want to know and they do not reply to any of my emails.
BKracing - not worth the risk! There are other companies!!
Old 29 April 2003, 09:38 AM
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Thank's for the head's up. Try shifting them on eBay, assuming that is you don't have a conscience!
Old 29 April 2003, 11:35 AM
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Trading Standards???


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Old 29 April 2003, 06:42 PM
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Sounds like you've got grounds for appeal, take them on m8!
Old 29 April 2003, 07:16 PM
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i've seen bk wheels a couple of months old where the laquers peeled off - poor build quality
Old 29 April 2003, 11:12 PM
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they also have a second set of mounting holes, ie twice as many wheel bolt holes so that they fit a number of cars. thing is, it leaves sod all metal between each one. and seriously weakens the wheel with regard to shearing off :eeks:

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Old 30 April 2003, 11:54 AM
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Just bought a set of bk238's in gold recently, never had any major problems as yet, but BK very unhelpul when i have asked for the paint code for the wheels due to a little scuff.
Old 30 April 2003, 12:34 PM
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So with BK, it is a case of "We've had your money now F**k off then".

cheers, thanks for the heads up.

Go see trading standards. Contact the one in the Area that BK is registered in, see if there have been any complaints against them.

if not, make one.
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