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i am planning to buy some DNA complete wheels for my Suzuki rmz 250. what do you guys think about them??
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The Narrator 9/9/2015 7:38am
9/9/2015 7:38am
Heavy cast chinese junk, heavier than stock, a downgrade, and a 100% aesthetic upgrade. If you just want black rims, lace some black A60s up to your stock hub with some excel spline drive spokes. That will be cheaper than DNAs and infinitely better.
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JeepnMike 9/9/2015 7:45am
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Do a search here, you will find a thread or two asking the same question. All answers will echo what The Narrator said above.
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jeffro503 9/9/2015 7:48am
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DNA = NO! Spend cheap , buy twice. Get yourself a good set of Talons , Rad wheels , ect. Yes they cost twice as much , but will last 10X longer.
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DoctorJD 9/9/2015 8:14am
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If you're looking for a price-point wheel set, check out the Tusk Impact wheels instead.

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spacecat 9/9/2015 9:03am
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Don't do it. Save your money. I made the cheap wheel mistake once. It will never happen again.
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mattyhamz2 9/9/2015 9:13am
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Go get some tusk wheels! You can't beat $550 for a full set of wheels. We got some for my dad who ruins wheels and these have held up nicely. Still no dings or dents or flat spots anywhere.
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crusher773 9/9/2015 9:42am
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Yeah I have them right now wish I had never bought them. They are junk. I have broken so many spokes it is ridiculous and my hubs have faded pretty bad. They don't look orange anymore they are gold.
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mgifracing 9/9/2015 9:51am
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The last set I had come in weren't even trued. Wobbled all over and they wouldn't even take them back and fix them. Do what the poster said above. Spend a lil more now and save a lot later.
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mauidex 9/9/2015 10:00am
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sport is dangerous enough without taking a chance on your wheels failing................
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mxb2 9/9/2015 11:21am
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tusk, pro,dna,warp all junk for any decent speed mxer. , ok for trails, low speed stuff being cheap will bite you in the ass, get what ya pay for.
kingrigger721 9/9/2015 11:33am
9/9/2015 11:33am
I've had two rear DNA wheels explode on me. The whole fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me thing. Save your money and buy some quality. Dubya wheels have some awesome packages available.
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cwtoyota 9/9/2015 11:56am
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The Narrator wrote:
Heavy cast chinese junk, heavier than stock, a downgrade, and a 100% aesthetic upgrade. If you just want black rims, lace some black A60s up to...
Heavy cast chinese junk, heavier than stock, a downgrade, and a 100% aesthetic upgrade. If you just want black rims, lace some black A60s up to your stock hub with some excel spline drive spokes. That will be cheaper than DNAs and infinitely better.
If you can't afford a good set of aftermarket wheels, This is some good, solid advice in my opinion.

stock parts on these bikes are way better than most people seem to think. If your stock hubs are in good shape, buy some high-end wheels and spokes.

If you want different colored hubs, have them powder-coated or anodized and replace the bearings while you have them unlaced.
aFACEdismembered 9/9/2015 12:00pm
9/9/2015 12:00pm
Check with different distributors about scratch/dent or unpaid for orders. I was able to get a good deal on a talon & excel wheelset from Dubya because they received a set of hubs in a color I wanted with a light scratch. Just cosmetic but not able to sell because of appearance.
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tprice07 9/9/2015 12:04pm
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I actually found Talon/Excel set with new Dunlops for $400 on ebay shipped. Try that route. Check the feedback for the person and you should be set.
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Bruce372 9/9/2015 1:06pm
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The stock wheels on RMZs have been the same for years, there should be plenty of stock sets around, but they won't looknow as cool.

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Zaugg 9/9/2015 3:13pm
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You might want to look at FasterUSA as well. Made in the USA and super good quality.

Got an education talking to Colin the owner.

You definitely get what you pay for so steer clear of DNA.

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Crush 9/9/2015 5:35pm
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mauidex wrote:
sport is dangerous enough without taking a chance on your wheels failing................
This.... In fact, why anyone would put anything cheap on your bike is beyond me,
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Check out Faster USA. They have a 5 axis CNC machine and build them in house. They are light and strong and we've been running them on Michel Leib's Rocket Exhaust Honda's in SX for two years. We also use Excel A60's and Excel spline spokes. 100% bullet proof and very reasonably priced.
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jeffro503 9/9/2015 6:06pm
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Lots of good info on wheel sets in here. Great companies to deal with too. Stay away from the cheap crap!
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bgpn35 9/9/2015 7:05pm
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Don't do it! Had a set on my 11 yz450 and the spokes started stripping out right away. They looked good from a distance but that's it. Oh yea, the spacers they sent where not right on the back so I had to add washers to get it right, I called them for a month after I got the wheels to see if they would send me the correct spacers but no one had any idea what I was talking about. It would pull the swingarm in about a 1/8" or so, enough that every time the master link would come through the chain guide it would stop the wheel from turning. I had to space out the chain guide, it was a mess!!!
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BobPA 9/9/2015 7:05pm
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RAD hubs laced to DID Dirt Stars going on 4 years now. I will 100% be putting this same wheelset on my '16
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buggz 9/9/2015 7:28pm
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Listen to these people stating "stay away from cheap wheels". I had a set of Tusk and they lasted 3 rides. Never again!
Good for garage art but that is it.
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coastie44 9/9/2015 9:09pm
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DL wrote:
Check out Faster USA. They have a 5 axis CNC machine and build them in house. They are light and strong and we've been running them...
Check out Faster USA. They have a 5 axis CNC machine and build them in house. They are light and strong and we've been running them on Michel Leib's Rocket Exhaust Honda's in SX for two years. We also use Excel A60's and Excel spline spokes. 100% bullet proof and very reasonably priced.
^^^ this

Faster USA is some good peeps
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xr70 9/9/2015 9:27pm
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The Narrator wrote:
Heavy cast chinese junk, heavier than stock, a downgrade, and a 100% aesthetic upgrade. If you just want black rims, lace some black A60s up to...
Heavy cast chinese junk, heavier than stock, a downgrade, and a 100% aesthetic upgrade. If you just want black rims, lace some black A60s up to your stock hub with some excel spline drive spokes. That will be cheaper than DNAs and infinitely better.
This ^^^^^^^^
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MMCDan 9/9/2015 11:01pm
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chapmanmx wrote:
http://www.btosports.com/p/Talon-evo-complete-wheels

Best bang for your buck IMO. I have had mine for just under a year and had no problems.
bob567 wrote:
I agree. Add 2 rim locks, 2 tubes, 2 tires, 2 brake rotors and sprocket and you are still under $1500 for the set.
I buy FasterUSA wheel sets with MX32/52 tires mounted and delivered for $1100 all the time. You can then sell your stock wheels on CL for $300 or $400 to get the total cost down close to Tusk or DNA prices.

I've broken RAD and Dubya wheels but never had a Faster wheel fail. And as mentioned above, Colin will make sure you get exactly what you need for the lowest possible cost.

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