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I will still disagree to some point. Yes there is some added weight to a widened rim. But not enough to cause any balance issue. the 2 piece wheels even widened are much more cost effective than a three piece wheel. At least from us they are.
As for as craftsmanship goes I have yet to see any major wheel manufacturer send out a wheel that was of poor workman ship. And I would never say that a widened hoop is of the Frankenstein nature. As I said before a widened 2 piece wheel is just fine. never an issue with workman ship or strength.
I will say that weight of a 3 piece wheel is only slightly less. And would be an issue if your were building ....Say and F-1 car or something to that nature.But for a street car or even a car you auto cross from time to time. You will never know any difference. I can say I have never seen a new corvette with a factory 3 piece wheel and they seem to do just fine.
Tim