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Old 07-11-2009, 11:05 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Good write-up.

I'm not crazy about the idea of a seam in the wheel cover - I just think it's going to be a point for wear.

I keep coming back to this issue myself. I suppose there is no easy way to press that domed shape into sheet aluminum, or we'd all be doing it by now.
I agree. You can cut the plastic so that there is no overlap, but then you have a long seam for air to get in.

In terms of wear, that's why I only ever do one wheel at a time. Not gonna waste effort on a bad design. I will report on damage to the cover as/if it happens.

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