[Spridgets] Libre Wheel Crack

[Linda Grunthaner]

Wow I'll check mine. I have seen these wheels on eBay from time to time,
keep looking. Thanks for the images Howard.
Linda


On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 10:41 AM Howard Collins <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

> Linda,
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> The attached two photos show the hairline crack on both the outside and
> the inside of one of the spokes.
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> For best results, it's best to view these photo's on a screen which allows
> you to zoom in and enlarge them. You will note on the inside photograph
> that cracks appears on each side of the spoke.
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> If you're going to check your wheels for similar cracks in the same area,
> you'll need to look very closely, and I suggest using a good flashlight.
> Also, if your wheels are like mine and have years worth of road debris and
> possibly brake dust on the inside, you'd be wise to clean the area very
> with a wire brush.
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> Frankie,
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> I do not know if these are magnesium or aluminum. Since you mentioned that
> they might be repairable depending on the material, I'll take the cracked
> wheel to a local shop that specializes in wheel repair and let them make
> the judgment as to whether or not this one is repairable.
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> Thanks all!
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> Howard Collins
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> Sent from my iPhone



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