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      04-28-2014, 06:18 AM   #1
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Angry M166 Cracked RIM Question!

Could someone please advise if a crack can be fixed or even recommended to be fixed? It's a hair line crack about 1" long at the edge of the RIM from the inside was discovered during installation, for all I know they could've cracked it while replacing the tire as I've never experienced any leaks prior to the install date!

Is it possible for cracking a wheel during installation?

I really don't won't to spend the money on a new wheel now if I can repair it with no problems, especially since I know next summer I will be in an F10! Thanks
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I have never heard of one being repaired, your prob going to have to replace it...
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Can you post a picture of the crack?
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I'm going tonight to a shop to get it checked, I'll take a picture then and post it but it's literally a hair line that is about 1.5" long from the edge of the RIM in!
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Cracked wheels can be repaired depending on the area where the damage is located. A good shop will spot weld the damage, and resurface the entire wheel.
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OP - Post a picture of the crack if you can.
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Pictures of the crack!

Here's three pictures to show the crack. The black stuff around the crack on the bottom of the RIM is some material that the tire shop used in the meantime for the pressure to hold in the tire.

As you can see the crack is pretty fine!

Your inputs are greatly appreciated!


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OP - Post a picture of the crack if you can.
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Any thoughts from the posted pictures? Thanks

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Here's three pictures to show the crack. The black stuff around the crack on the bottom of the RIM is some material that the tire shop used in the meantime for the pressure to hold in the tire.

As you can see the crack is pretty fine!

Your inputs are greatly appreciated!
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Monitor the tire for air leaks. Maybe someone could provide input as to whether or not this could be fixed with a sealant/welded.
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I'm sure that it can be repaired. Whether it makes financial sense to do so is yet to be determined. I would talk to a couple of local wheel repair shops and see.
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I'm sure that it can be repaired. Whether it makes financial sense to do so is yet to be determined. I would talk to a couple of local wheel repair shops and see.
I'm still running on the older tire with no leaks. I will install the new tire next week after repairing the wheel.
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That can be repaired, however keep in mind that it will not be as structurally sound as a wheel that did not require any repairs. Over time, the crack will likely come back. Looks like that was caused by an impact from a pothole.
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Isn't that weird that there are no leaks?
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