Grading Scale
A+
NEW Brand new. Never mounted. No flaws on front or back of wheel.
A
LIKE NEW Looks brand new but has been mounted. No flaws on face of wheel. What you would expect if you bought a new car from the dealer. May have some brake dust on the back or mounting residue on rim flange.
A-
VERY GOOD Looks new from a 10' (ten foot) distance. Minor scratch on lip at worst such as a barely noticeable wheel weight mark. Typical new take-off.
B+
VERY GOOD Looks new from a 10' (ten foot) distance. A few very minor scratches. Imperfections on the center area and or lip area.
B
GOOD Noticeable scratches at a 10' (ten foot) distance, but just a few. Good at first glance. No major scrapes. Bright uniform finish.
B-
GOOD Has minor curb scrape, but no missing metal. Otherwise "B" grade. OK for chrome plating with no repair work.
C
POOR Many scratches and or scrapes and or pits. Poor finish. Very worn wheel. OK for chrome plating, but may not re-chrome well.
D+
DINGED Indented metal up to .5" (one half inch). Otherwise "B" grade or better. Safe for use. No damage to bead area. Would need repair before chrome plating.
D
DENTED Indented metal greater than .5" (one half inch). Poor finish as "C" grade. Safe for use. No damage on bead area. Would need repair before chrome plating.
R
Raw or stripped, No paint on wheel
P
Paint is no match at all to OEM finish. Could even be a different color.
F
Bent but can be repaired.
J
Junk or Scrap