Cracked Wheel.....advice?
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Hey guys, so I just needed some advice from my fellow ISx50 mates. Here's what happened:
A few days ago I hit a pothole. I did not know it then, but it eventually cracked my rim. This led to leaks in my tire in the damaged area, which of course led to the demise of my tire. I'm pretty bummed, but hey, what can I do right? just gotta bite the bullet and take care of it.
So I was just going to buy another rim (my rims aren't that expensive), but the guy at the shop said it was easily repairable with some small welds. I have the Five Axis S5:F, pic below for reference. So my question to you guys is, do these welds hold up good? (If anyone has had any experience with repairing a rim this way) He also told me that the welds would be very faint in appearence....and hardly noticeable (the crack is on the inside of the rim). I know it's always great to save money, but I'd hate for that rim to crack again and ruin my tire again.....I just bought (2) new front tires because of this. I figured.."might as well buy 2 new fronts for the sake of balance....right?"
I know I don't have the best rims, but I liked the look. Which is why I bought them. But now I'm seriously thinking of spending some real money on some more pricey wheels....better quality? I thought my wheels were of that quality, but one cracked.....
? I know there is a lot of variables on how they break, but I'd just like to know what you guys think on the welds.....or just buy new wheels? Club Lexus members have never steered me in the wrong direction, and I appreciate all you advice thus far
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(Sorry no pick of the cracked rim. I left it at the shop
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A few days ago I hit a pothole. I did not know it then, but it eventually cracked my rim. This led to leaks in my tire in the damaged area, which of course led to the demise of my tire. I'm pretty bummed, but hey, what can I do right? just gotta bite the bullet and take care of it.
So I was just going to buy another rim (my rims aren't that expensive), but the guy at the shop said it was easily repairable with some small welds. I have the Five Axis S5:F, pic below for reference. So my question to you guys is, do these welds hold up good? (If anyone has had any experience with repairing a rim this way) He also told me that the welds would be very faint in appearence....and hardly noticeable (the crack is on the inside of the rim). I know it's always great to save money, but I'd hate for that rim to crack again and ruin my tire again.....I just bought (2) new front tires because of this. I figured.."might as well buy 2 new fronts for the sake of balance....right?"
I know I don't have the best rims, but I liked the look. Which is why I bought them. But now I'm seriously thinking of spending some real money on some more pricey wheels....better quality? I thought my wheels were of that quality, but one cracked.....
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(Sorry no pick of the cracked rim. I left it at the shop
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Id say.... Whats the cost? If its less then 75% to repair, then do it, I good weld will hold up better then something untouched... If a Rim repair shop believes in his / hers work, they are in business for a reason....
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Thanks for all the good advice to all that posted. =)
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Repairs aren't too expensive so get it fix in the time being
But in the future get better wheels, preferably Japan made which is super strong. Lots of aftermarket wheels mix the raw material which causes the wheel to be weak and more vulnerable to potential cracks, bents, etc.
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