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    Just looking at a set of 18" VX gts wheels for $199 without tyres..
    One wheel has damage and I was wondering if anyone knows if the damage could be repaired?
    And if it can be, where is the best place to go in Melbourne?
    Thanks!
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    They are cracked, I wouldnt trust them. Cracks will grow over time. You could have a look at getting them welded but not sure how that would go.
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    Yeah probably not a very safe option, you could consider using the three good ones and buying one brand new one. But, whether you want to do that is another question.
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    too dangerous. itll have to be re welded up. its like making rims wider. you might like it but vicroads wont. best to keep looking. i got good ones at a wrecker for 300$. look in my ride on page 2.

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    As far as I know its illegal to weld any cracked alloy wheel. It must be destroyed.
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    Ok well is it worth it for the other 3 wheels?
    How hard are VX gts to come by?

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    Thanks for the Brockee.
    I've been looking on ebay for the past 3 days straight though! Not sure if it's worth buying 3 wheels if I can't find the other one...
    Thanks anyways though

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