crack in alloy mag

[tayna17turbo]

hey guys just wanting to know i have a crack in my alloy mag is it worth getting fixed or just buy new set

[Burnout124]

depends some times they can fix them for around $100

[cashbaron]

I just went to depulu wheels. there in darra and ashmore in qld and it cost $197 for a 250mm crack and a buckle in a 20 inch rim. 55973891. 0409038551. they are the only people I could find as race engineering was the only other place in brisbane and they closed 6 years ago.

[tayna17turbo]

thank you for ur feedback however wanting to know is it safe or could it crack again?

[Adds_05]

where's the crack? through a spoke or on the inside lip?
If it's through a spoke,its buggered,if it's on the inside lip it can be repaired,ive had a couple of rims fixed with cracks there.

[tayna17turbo]

i have added photos let me know what you think.

[stuntmanmike]

That looks to be destined for the scrap merchant. Sorry to see that type of stress fracture on your mag wheel
It's a very good observation on your behalf and that you didn't find out about the fracture much later or after a bump (ouch).
We'd be keen to know if something like this can be repaired as I don't know if welding in that area will weaken the spoke and centre.
Do you know when/how it happened (eg pothole, driving on Adelaide roads, small crack growth, etc)?

[VKCOMMO]

Alloy bin..

See if you can't find a pic of a pothole in your local area, take a pic and go and tell the council to pay for it.. Usually works

[tayna17turbo]

not sure it happened sometime this week. noticed it when washing the car. thanks for everones help

[Adds_05]

yep as said,shes rooted,time for a new set of mags

[ucwepn]

I had to replace one of mine that was similar $310 for a new 20" wheel, will get a pic later before I drop it off at the scrappies

[TonyJZX]

lol

holotype Rs... they aren't good wheels... typical Speedy

i would *think* you could replace that one wheel from Jax or something?

[MikeCuzzy]

Yeah sadly you're up for a new one. Even if you could repair it, I'd be cautious as to reduced strength, but as VKCOMMO said, if you do have potholes in your local area, photo it and go to council - unless you enjoy bouncing off gutters 99% chance a potholes what did. Shouldn't be hard on Australian roads :P

[TonyJZX]

is the lip damaged at all?

[tayna17turbo]

no the lips not damaged at all

[Reaper]

^^^^ That wheel is bin material. There is no way I would drive with that on my car. Can you get it welded: Yes. Would I trust such a repair: nope.

Reaper