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Old 19-04-20, 12:35
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Lionel G. Evans
 
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Location: Bundaberg - Queensland, Australia
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Default Checking Safety of Old Rims

Hello All,

What are the tell-tale signs that an old steel rim is not safe and should not be restored?

I have taken some rims to local tyre places and the first thing they see is a rusty rim. It is condemned straight away.

I intend on getting some old rims sandblasted for rust, primed and have a number of coats of paint applied to them. Then taking it to the local tyre mob and seeing if they will fit a new 8.25 x R20,

However, I would like to be able to make a decision whether doing a lot of work on a rim is not worth it because the rim is unsafe to use.

Kind regards
Lionel
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