*sigh* Cracked my rim yesterday... - Page 2

Oct 23, 2011 | 12:30 PM

#26

BK63amg

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From: Oakland, CA

'16 GTS Solar

New wheel is a no brainer. Why take the risk if you know one even exists?

Oct 23, 2011 | 01:52 PM

#27

AMGC60-3

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From: N.Jersey and New York, stationed in Germany

W164 ML500,SMART For two,1994 C280(5speed manual) 1999 C230k station wagon

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuaneC63

Nothing good can become of this. You can't property repair a cracked or chipped wheel as the heating process usually weakens the metallurgy of major sections of the wheel causing the possiblity of catastrophic failure later on. Ask your wife wouldn't she be more happy if the cost of a new wheel outweights the cost of visiting you in the hospital or graveyard.

No doubt, please, you should replace the wheel and insure safety for yourself your family and fellow motorist.

Oct 23, 2011 | 04:38 PM

#28

Tatorr

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From: New Orleans, Louisiana

2010 Artic White C63

Ahh damn... Sorry to hear about that man...

Oct 23, 2011 | 05:17 PM

#29

SonnyakaPig

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I think it's amazing that more wheels don't crack for our cars given the conditions of so many of the roads that we drive on.

Oct 23, 2011 | 05:43 PM

#30

Jycke

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Sorry to hear about it

Have to agree however that fixing that kind of crack seems kinda like a long shot..at least in terms of durability. For the safety of you and your family, get a new rim.

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