Scott from Renown sent us a wheel this week so I thought Id post my thoughts on his product.
I got the silver Monoco with perforated leather.
Im going to admit I was a little skeptical of what Id end up with at this price point . The wheel weighs 2.6 ounces with horn button. I physically tried to twist and flex the wheel in my hands and laid it on the floor and put my weight on the center of the wheel to see what it would do. No ill effects.
If youve ever been in an R32 this perforated leather appears to be identical to what VW uses.
Stitching is done well and is smooth. I dont know anything about stitching material so I cant comment on what is used and of its quality but to the laymans eye its fine.
Scott may be able to give you more specifics on that. This is strictly personal preference but I think on next wheel I will get the black spokes. This is an attractive wheel in all regards but black would suit me better from an aesthetics point of view.
My only other complaint, and this is minor is the installation instructions. On his site he suggests using a zip tie to attach the horn wire. My preference would be to simply drill a small hole in your wheel hub and attach that wire with a self tapping screw for a more permanent professional install.
Bottom line is, at this price point... This is a nice product that seems strong. Im sure some of you have seen the Youtube video of cheap aftermarket wheels flexing and deforming.. This does not appear to have any of those characteristics.
I got the silver Monoco with perforated leather.
Im going to admit I was a little skeptical of what Id end up with at this price point . The wheel weighs 2.6 ounces with horn button. I physically tried to twist and flex the wheel in my hands and laid it on the floor and put my weight on the center of the wheel to see what it would do. No ill effects.
If youve ever been in an R32 this perforated leather appears to be identical to what VW uses.
Stitching is done well and is smooth. I dont know anything about stitching material so I cant comment on what is used and of its quality but to the laymans eye its fine.
Scott may be able to give you more specifics on that. This is strictly personal preference but I think on next wheel I will get the black spokes. This is an attractive wheel in all regards but black would suit me better from an aesthetics point of view.
My only other complaint, and this is minor is the installation instructions. On his site he suggests using a zip tie to attach the horn wire. My preference would be to simply drill a small hole in your wheel hub and attach that wire with a self tapping screw for a more permanent professional install.
Bottom line is, at this price point... This is a nice product that seems strong. Im sure some of you have seen the Youtube video of cheap aftermarket wheels flexing and deforming.. This does not appear to have any of those characteristics.
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