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Title: Cheap Alcoa Wheels
Post by: Lin on February 07, 2011, 08:40:05 AM

Just in case anyone needs some

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2201335248.html (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2201335248.html)

Title: Re: Cheap Alcoa Wheels
Post by: rv_safetyman on February 07, 2011, 09:25:57 AM

Looks like a good price. Can't tell if they are Budd or hub piloted.

When you buy used aluminum wheels be careful to inspect them closely. Especially the Budd type. The tapered lug nuts, if over tightened, can start cracks. I had one the had a circumferential crack (most are radial). I was polishing the wheels and the black aluminum oxide stuck in the crack. I think you could use the spray on layout dye and that would show the crack. Check both sides.

Recall that many used wheels come off of trucks that have been rolled.

Jim

Title: Re: Cheap Alcoa Wheels
Post by: luvrbus on February 07, 2011, 09:29:29 AM

Those are hub piloted wheels not going to do a bus guy much good

good luck

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