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12-17-19, 12:43 PM

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Juan Foote

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I echo that is appears the weld broke/cracked. It also appears that the tire didn't seat properly or is not yet inflated in that first pic?
For the cost and piece of mind of even another inexpensive rim, I wouldn't take chances on that.