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Subaru tire shows corrosion (white stuff) from a wheel that was causing air leaks. This would need to be cleaned off, as well as the wheel, if the tire is to be reused. (Photo by Allen Penticoff)

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All four wheels on the red Civic look like this. They’ll be sand-blasted and painted with the tires in place. (Photo by Allen Penticoff)
Subaru wheel after sandblasting and painting. Rim edge was formerly very milky white from corrosion under clear coat. Wheel was painted inside and out to prevent further corrosion. (Photo by Allen Penticoff)

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