Feasible to repair a severely cracked stock rim, or just replace it?

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04-22-2006, 05:10 PM

DorK

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Feasible to repair a severely cracked stock rim, or just replace it?

I have about a 1.5" crack running from the inside lip towards the center. Also the wheel looks like an egg. Don't even ask about the tire.

Is this kind of damage even worth fixing or do I make it a lawn ornament?

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04-22-2006, 05:39 PM

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Bent rim = repairable. Cracked rim = garbage.

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04-22-2006, 05:43 PM

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can u post a pic?...what type of wheel?...holding air still?

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04-22-2006, 07:24 PM

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Cracked rims that get fixed will crack again - 1st hand experience

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04-23-2006, 04:22 AM

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Why bother? They can be bought so cheap in the used market now.

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