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Old 07-25-2017, 06:55 PM   #7
4port
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Default Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet

Most vendors have lots of wheels at a swap meet. Quickest way is to first sort the wheels with no hub cracks and no wallowed out lug holes, or rim damage. Stacking the wheels on top of each other to check for straightness and roundness against each other. The bent ones will standout. Bent spokes are easy to straighten. Rusted thin valve stem holes can be redrilled at another location and the old hole welded up. Loose spokes can be welded on the inside of the rim. Don't pass on these easy to fix wheels that others discount as less desirable. Remember a good wheel is considered to have no more then 1/8" wobble or hop. There are lots of good wheels out there. This year in Chickasha I bought a perfect 30/31 wheel with original black paint that was covered in dust and dirt. Looked like it was stored inside since new. Hamilton stamp looked sharp still protected by paint. Could pass for NOS. When the guy told me any wheel for $20 I was sold. Came home with several.
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