GRADING SCALE
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We not only deal in new and reconditioned OEM wheels, but we also offer various grades of used wheels. Note: Not all grades apply to steel and clad wheels.
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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 .5" (Half inch). Otherwise "B" grade. Still serviceable. No damage to bead area. Would need metal work before remanufacturing.

D / DINGED

Indented metal greater than .5" (Half inch). Poor finish as "C" grade. Still serviceable. No damage to bead area. Would need metal work 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.