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Protecting your wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by RonT4R, Sep 19, 2017.

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Sep 19, 2017 at 9:15 AM

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To keep from getting scratches during removal and installation use electrical heat shrink on your sockets to protect the finish of your wheels.

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Sep 21, 2017 at 8:47 AM

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That's a fantastic idea. My last set of wheels got eaten up by the tire shop.

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Sep 21, 2017 at 11:40 AM

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Great tip!! Patent it and sell it to the tire shops.

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