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Old 07-28-2011, 10:20 PM   #1
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is it safe to buy used rims?`

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Old 07-28-2011, 10:34 PM   #2
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Make sure you don't meet in a dark alley otherwise it should be ok
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Old 07-28-2011, 11:11 PM   #3
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Only if they include the rest of the wheel.
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Old 07-28-2011, 11:46 PM   #4
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I have bought used wheels and got a great deal.
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Old 07-28-2011, 11:56 PM   #5
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Make sure you don't meet in a dark alley otherwise it should be ok
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Only if they include the rest of the wheel.


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Look around all the lugs and the edges of the rim for any cracks/damage.

Just wheels or tires mounted?
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As long as the wheels aren't cracked anywhere or have a lot of damage they should be fine.
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Old 07-29-2011, 12:29 AM   #6
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I've bought many, many sets of wheels used, online, in person, craigslist, ebay you name it. As long as they are not bent, cracked, beat up then you are good to go.
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Old 07-29-2011, 12:57 AM   #7
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Make sure to get all 4 you ought to be fine lol!
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Old 07-29-2011, 02:46 AM   #8
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I'm just trying to think of why they wouldn't be safe
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