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Buying used alloys.. safe?



 
 
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Old June 2nd 05, 11:08 PM
Mike Romain
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Default Buying used alloys.. safe?

Your worries are valid.

There are companies out there that will bend alloy wheels back into
shape. 'I' personally would toss such a rim in the trash, I wouldn't
trust it for a second.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Signal wrote:
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> I have 3 curbed alloys - 1 is OK. I've found somebody selling 3 of the
> same type of alloys all refurbished, but too far away to inspect in
> person (I have seen pictures and they look good). I've never bought
> used alloys before... just wondering if there are any pitfalls to be
> wary of? Eg. deformed and bent back to shape? Cracks hidden by
> refurbishment? Or is it case of if they look good, they're alright?
>
> TIA

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