 buying used rims, what to look for? |
 Apr 6, 2008 - 12:44 AM
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Just wondering, since often you can find used rims in good condition for a lot cheaper than new rims, is there any way to make sure there is nothing wrong with them? Is a visual inspection good enough?
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Apr 6, 2008 - 3:35 AM
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not really much to check for other than curb rash and bends or cracks.
if they have tires on them do they keep air? other than that happy shopping  i got my rims used and i love them. saved a boat load of money on them that way. edit: typo. sometimes i'm a perfectionist LOL This post has been edited by goferris: Apr 6, 2008 - 3:36 AM --------------------  Call me a traitor! See if I care. ;) |
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Apr 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '04 From West Windsor, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE(goferris @ Apr 6, 2008 - 4:35 AM) [snapback]661825[/snapback] not really much to check for other than curb rash and bends or cracks. if they have tires on them do they keep air? other than that happy shopping i got my rims used and i love them. saved a boat load of money on them that way. edit: typo. sometimes i'm a perfectionist LOL So if tires are already installed is it possible for them to hide any bends in the wheel or would they all be noticeable? |
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Rider buying used rims Apr 6, 2008 - 12:44 AM
96bluevert yeah, since there's nothing electrical or mech... Apr 6, 2008 - 12:55 AM
Kustomizor have a good look and see if theres any sign of dam... Apr 6, 2008 - 4:35 AM 808celica camber wear on the tires. umm bubbles........leaky... Apr 6, 2008 - 3:36 AM Valo666 if you can, try and get the rims spun on a tire ba... Apr 7, 2008 - 10:38 AM xs94st i agree with valo..if u can get em spun on a balan... Apr 7, 2008 - 1:13 PM njccmd2002 it is only good if you get a good deal. really go... Apr 7, 2008 - 3:02 PM |
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