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    ebay wheel adapters??

    05-03-2012 11:30 AM #1
    Has anyone used the ebay bolt on wheel adapters? I was thinking about getting a set for my sawblades and they are only about $55-70 for a pair of them and they are available in 1 inch (25mm) and 1.5 inch (38mm) I was curious to see if anyone else noticed these, if they are good then that would be great considering the price.
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    05-03-2012 12:37 PM #2
    Normally, I don't mind parts off of eBay if they are bumper markers or valve stem caps... but I would not try my luck with eBay adapters.
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    05-03-2012 06:29 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by DoctorDoctor View Post
    Normally, I don't mind parts off of eBay if they are bumper markers or valve stem caps... but I would not try my luck with eBay adapters.
    Just playing devils advocate for a minute but why not? It is just a block of metal with studs in it what could really fail with it? How many people run "knockoff ebay" wheels its basically a manufactured piece of metal too? Not trying to be a dick just making sure we aren't missing a possible good deal because its an "ebay" item.
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    05-04-2012 12:12 PM #4
    The way I see it is that companies such as H&R and Adaptec are tried and true manufacturers that many people here on Vortex use... I wouldn't want to use a part manufactured by someone with less regards to quality control and manufacturing procedures.

    This isn't to say that the eBay part is complete junk, but I'd rather use a part that people can actually vouch for.

    And in my personal opinion, and I'm sure there are some that would agree with me, but a deal isn't worth a snapped adapter bolt at 65mph.
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    05-04-2012 01:04 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by DoctorDoctor View Post
    I would not try my luck with eBay adapters.
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    05-04-2012 01:23 PM #6
    I got mine off eBay and they work and look great, I have no doubt that they would hold up, however I lucked out and the guy that sold them to me made them special to my fitment and they work great
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    05-05-2012 12:39 AM #7
    Adaptec is the way to go best stuff ever custom built to your specs and they know what they are doing I use the products on all our cars from stanceing to adapters and customers never complain and they have great customer service
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