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Old 06-28-2018, 08:20 PM
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While I was putting on the new Tramonts yesterday, I found out that one of my rear wheels is actually a hollow spoke. I guess the previous owner changed the wheel at some point, but not sure why to a hollow spoke? Anyhow, I guess I'll have to look for one solid spoke 10x18 et40 turbo twist soon...

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Old 06-29-2018, 12:49 PM
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Time to find three more, I guess!
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That's six extra pounds on one of your rear wheels. I'm with inkatouring, you want three more of the hollow spokes. The wide body offsets aren't as rare as the NB's - I have an extra set of you're looking.
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That hollow spoke is worth $$$$ more than the solids.. I have 2 sets of rims the same size Hollow ($3000) and solid ($700)
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Just tried to look around last night. Believe or not, I actually see more hollow spokes for sale than solids in 10x18 et40 offset!

I think I will just stick with the solids, already spent too much on the Tramonts and I thought I have already reached the bottom of my slippery slope......LOL.
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Old 07-03-2018, 08:50 AM
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...reached the bottom of the slippery slope...hahahahahaha
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It seems it would be much easier to sell the one, than to try to find 3 more hollow spoke wheels...

Looks like Rudy may be interested.

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If you find a pair and want to sell one, I'm interested. One of my rear wheels looks like it had a crack on the inside and was welded. I'd like to replace it.
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Originally Posted by J.B.H.
...reached the bottom of the slippery slope...hahahahahaha
there is no bottom to the slipper slope it's an inverse exponential
ok, breaks over, back to work
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