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Oasis Wheels Factory Loading Wheels On Truck
After the wheels have been... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Loading Wheels On Truck
After the wheels have been cast, the wheels must then be heat-treated to T-6 standards, which is required to ensure strength in all wheels. This is done off-site, and daily shipments are constantly being loaded and unloaded.
Oasis Wheels Factory Machine Wheels
After the wheels come back... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Machine Wheels
After the wheels come back from being heat-treated, they go through the first phase of machining to deburr all imperfections and excess aluminum.
Oasis Wheels Factory Final Milling
The final milling is also... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Final Milling
The final milling is also computer-activated, using one of six CNC milling machines. Hand-polishing the wheels also takes place at this time, in preparation to go to the chrome shop.
Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step One
A critical procedure in the... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step One
A critical procedure in the making of a wheel is the leak test done with this vacuum-pressurized machine.
Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step Two
Before your little minds start... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step Two
Before your little minds start conjuring up images that we don't want to talk about, let us explain.
Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step Three
Once a tire is mounted on... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step Three
Once a tire is mounted on a wheel, you want the best fit possible.
Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step Four
This test checks for any imperfections,... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Leak Test Step Four
This test checks for any imperfections, dings, or dents, or the rare occasion that the wheel may be out of round, which may cause a tire to leak air.
Oasis Wheels Factory Vickie On Wheel
Voila! Here is the finished... 
   
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Oasis Wheels Factory Vickie On Wheel
Voila! Here is the finished product back from the chrome shop. After a final polishing, the wheel is ready for shipment to the many distributors across the country. Here, Vickie does the final quality control test on the new 24-inch IROC wheel. Who says that size doesn't matter?

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