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dirtyjeffer0
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dirtyjeffer0 to Bob Anderson

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Re: where do I get my winter tired put on?

said by Bob Anderson:

And contrary to popular belief salt has no effect on the alloys. I used alloy rims for 8 winters on my previous 2001 GT and they looked brand new when I traded it in for my current 2010.

-Bob

that depends on what the wheels are made of...aluminum alloys rims certainly can get "salt cancer"...my previous Ford Taurus had it, to the point a couple of the wheels had slow rim leaks because of it.

personally, i just prefer steelies in the winter...if i rub up against a curb and ruin one, it's $35 instead of $100-$200 for an alloy rim.
peterboro (banned)
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said by dirtyjeffer0:

that depends on what the wheels are made of...

And whether they have a clear coat.

dirtyjeffer0
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dirtyjeffer0

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said by peterboro:

said by dirtyjeffer0:

that depends on what the wheels are made of...

And whether they have a clear coat.

yes...it seems more of today's rims are coated to help prevent salt cancer.