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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: > > 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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