[mr.b]

Hi Guys,
I have a good size crack in one of my stock rims. Found this out when putting new tires on. The tire shop said that they were not technically supposed to mount the tire on a cracked rim, but did it anyway. Question is, should i take it to my mechanic and weld the rim(TIG machine needed i think)and then rebalance the tire on the rim, or just buy a replacement rim? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[Rambit]

I don't know a whole lot about wheel repair, but I wouldn't take it to a regular mechanic for a weld job. The last thing you want is a catastrophic failure at speed due to a shoddy repair job. I'm sure there are places who specialize in this though where you can get an opinion if its repairable.

Bernie

 

[Jeep Trick]

There are company's that specialize in wheel repairing and refinishing

I would try to find one in your area

Maybe contact your insurance company for a list of the ones they use

 

[Rambit]

Here's an interesting video and it seems it's doable with good results.

Bernie

 

[AROD]

reputable wheel repair shops should charge around $100 for this service

I have my wheels done every 2 years to fix all imperfections.

 

[ktm5555]

When I got mine one of the fronts had a bent inner lip, With the price of these wheels even used I had it fixed, as others have stated there are companies who do specialize in this you just have to find a reputable one and you should be good.

 

[Rambit]

Just noticed there's several other threads on this issue in the Similar Threads at the bottom and it seems to be not all that uncommon.

Bernie

 

[Jrhaider]

I dont know jack about welding or rims... but based solely on the fact that you if the rim breaks or something bad happens and you can possibly FLY off the road... bro just buy a new rim. not worth a total loss and injury. IMO

 

[kennzz05]

I dont know jack about welding or rims... but based solely on the fact that you if the rim breaks or something bad happens and you can possibly FLY off the road... bro just buy a new rim. not worth a total loss and injury. IMO

thats bad info there reputable shops can and do make these repairs everyday,if they werent safe, one good lawsuit would put them out of business in a srt8 minute

 

[Jeep Trick]

I dont know jack about welding or rims... but based solely on the fact that you if the rim breaks or something bad happens and you can possibly FLY off the road... bro just buy a new rim. not worth a total loss and injury. IMO

:silly:

thats bad info there reputable shops can and do make these repairs everyday,if they werent safe, one good lawsuit would put them out of business in a srt8 minute

A crack in a rim would more than likely cause an air leak but sometimes not even that