Bulletproof Saint Patron member Joined Jul 6, 2008 Messages 95 Points 37 Location Essex Jul 6, 2014 #1 Why do these things present themselves after buying four new tyres? Just wondering how successful others have been with sorting out cracks in their alloys? Any tips or recommendations? Thanks all
Why do these things present themselves after buying four new tyres? Just wondering how successful others have been with sorting out cracks in their alloys? Any tips or recommendations? Thanks all
portland_bill Patron member Joined Feb 22, 2004 Messages 10,306 Points 3,045 Location Faringdon, Oxfordshire UK Jul 6, 2014 #2 If mine, I'd scrap it. Alloy hardens when worked, e.g. when hit hard enough to crack it. Welding the crack might work, but will cause balance issues. Sorry, but the only safe solution is probably an expensive one.
If mine, I'd scrap it. Alloy hardens when worked, e.g. when hit hard enough to crack it. Welding the crack might work, but will cause balance issues. Sorry, but the only safe solution is probably an expensive one.
gadge Patron member Parked in the garage Written a guide Joined Sep 13, 2004 Messages 4,345 Points 1,133 Location In a galaxy far far away Jul 6, 2014 #3 :yeahthat: it's just not worth repairing IMO you can pick up really good second hand ones off eBay for the same price as getting this one repaired plus you don't have to worry about it failing overtime
:yeahthat: it's just not worth repairing IMO you can pick up really good second hand ones off eBay for the same price as getting this one repaired plus you don't have to worry about it failing overtime