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GRADING SCALE
We deal in new and reconditioned OEM wheels, and we also offer various grades of used wheels. Note: Not all grades apply to steel and clad wheels.
A+ / NEW
Brand new. Never mounted.
Recon / RECONDITIONED
Looks new.
A / LIKE NEW
Face looks new but had been mounted with a tire.
A- / VERY GOOD
Looks new from 10' (ten feet) Minor scratch on lip at worst. Typical new take-off.
B+ / VERY GOOD
Looks new from 10' (ten feet) A few very minor scratches on the on center area and or lip.
B / GOOD
Few light scratches seen at 10' (ten feet). Good at first glance. Good uniform finish.
B- / GOOD BUT
Minor curb rash. Otherwise "B" grade. OK for reconditioning with no metal work.
C / POOR
Many scratches and or curb rash and or pits. OK for reconditioning with no metal work, but may not rr-chrome well.
D+ / DINGED
Indented metal up to 0.5". Otherwise B grade. Serviceable. No bead damage. Metal work required before remanufacturing.
D / DINGED
Metal indentation over 0.5". Serviceable C grade with poor finish. No bead damage. Requires metal repair before remanufacturing.
N / RAW OR STRIPPED
No paint on wheel. OK for reconditioning with no metal work.
P / PAINT NO MATCH
Paint is no match at all to OEM finish. Could even be a different color.