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How to tell if a rim is beadworn?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by AModelCat, Oct 16, 2017.

  1. Oct 16, 2017 #1
    AModelCat

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    Going to look at some used 24.5 aluminum rims. Can anyone tell me how to tell if a rim has excessive bead wear or if its still serviceable?
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2017 #2
    daf105paccar

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    Are they Alcoa's?
    If so they have jig you can use.
     
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  4. Oct 16, 2017 #3
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  5. Oct 16, 2017 #4
    Heavyd

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    Looks like they'll send you a gauge for free!
     
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  7. Oct 16, 2017 #5
    daf105paccar

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    Yup.
    Have it and used it many times.
     
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  8. Oct 21, 2017 #6
    AModelCat

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    Cool. Thanks for the info.
     
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