Buying used alloys.. safe?

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Signal - 02 Jun 2005 17:27 GMT

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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Mike Romain - 02 Jun 2005 23:08 GMT

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

> 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
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> TIA

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Signal - 02 Jun 2005 23:32 GMT

"Mike Romain" emitted :

>Your worries are valid.
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>> 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?

Thanks for the input Mike. I didn't bid on the auction in the end and
have decided to buy new. Better safe than sorry!

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