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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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New wheel or old?

Should i keep my Nardi or get a OEM wheel?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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sell it to me CHEAP or just keep it.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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I have that same wheel. Only thing I'd trade that wheel for is the deep dish nardi's...
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Is nardi better to have in your car? i love the wheel it been in my past 2 cars but idk. trying to change stuff up. deep dish would be nice also =D
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Eek..looks like it was tightened with tapered bolts instead of flat ones like nardi supplies with their wheels. Wouldn't be worth much to sell... You probably should replace it though.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Eek..looks like it was tightened with tapered bolts instead of flat ones like nardi supplies with their wheels. Wouldn't be worth much to sell... You probably should replace it though.
replace the screws or the wheel?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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i'll trade you a leather s4 3spoke for it, in ok shape just normal wear and nicks in the leather, no tears.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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i'll trade you a leather s4 3spoke for it, in ok shape just normal wear and nicks in the leather, no tears.
nah aint looking to trade or sell really just looking to upgrade maybe.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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replace the screws or the wheel?
I would replace the wheel because of the damage. It's unsafe.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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I would replace the wheel because of the damage. It's unsafe.
i have the screws the wheel came with. would those make it safe again or just replace?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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The mounting holes have been mashed out in certain areas, the correct size bolts will be too small in diameter to secure the wheel. It's ruined as far as I'm concerned. It's a shame too, the leather is still nice on that wheel.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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The mounting holes have been mashed out in certain areas, the correct size bolts will be too small in diameter to secure the wheel. It's ruined as far as I'm concerned. It's a shame too, the leather is still nice on that wheel.
the bolts it came with it still fit but its ruined =[ im sad now. atleast i know to change it to be safe
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Could use some small little washers so the other bolts can still clamp down on the wheel.
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