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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Rg light alloy wheels bridge spoke

Hey all,

I've got the 15' bridge spoke wheels and thinking about having them powder coated in a black metallic. The thing I am questioning is the center piece that surrounds the lugs. Is this piece aluminum like the wheels, or is it plastic?

I put a magnet up to both the wheel and the center cover and neither attract. they sound similar when I tap them... clack clack.

If it is plastic, then I will have to find a way to have the centerpiece painted the same finish. Matching may be a challenge......
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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Anybody?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Bridgespokes are 16".

I thought it was all alloy, it looks like a one piece casting, especially from the back. They do seem to have a thick coating (something plastic) which helps with the dust. Its only the very centre peice which is plastic.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Hmmm, I pulled this data off my build sheet. I suppose I outta check the size as I am about to order new tires. Any chance they make the bridge spokes in both 15 and 16?
 
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