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singlejeff on November 27, 2023 2:44 pm Steel, and I don’t need a magnet. I’ve never seen a textured alloy rim.
haltsoirgendwo on November 27, 2023 2:44 pm Steel with Rust (iron oxide), aluminum oxide would be white in thicker layers.
BD59 on November 27, 2023 3:16 pm Steel,which is what you don’t want. Replace with some alloy rimmed wheels if you can.
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Time to grab your trusty magnet!
test with a magnet. 🧲
It certainly looks like chrome steel
Aluminum doesn’t rust
Steel, and I don’t need a magnet. I’ve never seen a textured alloy rim.
Steel with Rust (iron oxide), aluminum oxide would be white in thicker layers.
Steel,which is what you don’t want. Replace with some alloy rimmed wheels if you can.