Cracked wheel

fromkrypton · 06-06-2020, 06:42 PM

To what extent can a cracked aftermarket wheel be fixed? Does this crack look fixable to you guys?

turboawd · 06-06-2020, 11:27 PM

Only option is to weld it and hope for the best. It may or may not crack again.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 06-07-2020, 12:22 AM

How much do you value your life? Less than a new rim?

devlinsky · 06-07-2020, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

How much do you value your life? Less than a new rim?

Ditto

menelaos · 06-07-2020, 11:40 AM

They fixed mine, no issue 10K miles later. I do keep an eye on it every time I switch seasons.
Comments above are well taken.

yewlock · 06-07-2020, 11:56 AM

Quality workmanship is the key

smyles · 06-07-2020, 12:33 PM

Yes, it's fixable, but can you get a replacement one? I had an aftermarket wheel repaired twice (two separate cracks) only because replacement wasn't available due to discontinued design, and in total $$ it was close to the original cost of the wheel.

That experience lead me to "OEM or gtfo" approach to the wheels.

turboawd · 06-07-2020, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smyles

Yes, it's fixable, but can you get a replacement one? I had an aftermarket wheel repaired twice (two separate cracks) only because replacement wasn't available due to discontinued design, and in total $$ it was close to the original cost of the wheel.

That experience lead me to "OEM or gtfo" approach to the wheels.

I've had worst luck with oem. I had a e60 with m5 wheels that constantly cracked. Gave up on them and went aftermarket with no issues.

chumbedi · 06-07-2020, 12:54 PM

Can be fixed, for security reasons get a new rim.

devlinsky · 06-07-2020, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by smyles

Yes, it's fixable, but can you get a replacement one? I had an aftermarket wheel repaired twice (two separate cracks) only because replacement wasn't available due to discontinued design, and in total $$ it was close to the original cost of the wheel.

That experience lead me to "OEM or gtfo" approach to the wheels.

Precisely - same conclusions here. OEM or gtfo. Unless it's Rays, Momo or other premium brand that makes OEM or higher quality wheels.

P1 · 06-07-2020, 07:20 PM

Care to share the brand of the cracked wheel?

I'm OK with aftermarket wheels, outside of the many, many #yolo brands out there.

andrewmr · 06-07-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fromkrypton

To what extent can a cracked aftermarket wheel be fixed? Does this crack look fixable to you guys?

Yes it can be repaired. I've seen many properly repaired wheels go for 100's of thousands of miles.

fromkrypton · 06-12-2020, 08:29 PM

Decided against running on repaired wheels. Thanks for all the input guys

turboawd · 06-12-2020, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fromkrypton

Decided against running on repaired wheels. Thanks for all the input guys

You drive a vehicle held together by hundreds of welds. Just saying.

andrewmr · 06-12-2020, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by turboawd

You drive a vehicle held together by hundreds of welds. Just saying.

And glue.....

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menelaos Lieutenant Colonel 1226 Rep 1,915 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cheboygan, MI iTrader: (0)	They fixed mine, no issue 10K miles later. I do keep an eye on it every time I switch seasons. Comments above are well taken.
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smyles Major 1023 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: '21 X5 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Yes, it's fixable, but can you get a replacement one? I had an aftermarket wheel repaired twice (two separate cracks) only because replacement wasn't available due to discontinued design, and in total $$ it was close to the original cost of the wheel. That experience lead me to "OEM or gtfo" approach to the wheels.
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P1 Lieutenant General 11593 Rep 11,147 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Care to share the brand of the cracked wheel? I'm OK with aftermarket wheels, outside of the many, many #yolo brands out there.
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fromkrypton Lieutenant 611 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Candiac iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	Decided against running on repaired wheels. Thanks for all the input guys
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