 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 7, 2008 - 10:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
if you can, try and get the rims spun on a tire balancer. There are rims that can get damaged and not noticeable. Like on Keroppi's car, we got a set of Borbet rims, they looked fine, no damage, just the coating was wearing out. When we went to install em, the whole rim was bent and had tons of runout. But with no visable damage.
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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 goferris not really much to check for other than curb rash ... Apr 6, 2008 - 3:35 AM Rider QUOTE(goferris @ Apr 6, 2008 - 4:35 ... Apr 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM 808celica camber wear on the tires. umm bubbles........leaky... Apr 6, 2008 - 3:36 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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