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A good wheel shop can fix that as good as new. They will also true up the wheel. I would just do that.
Appreciate the reply. My dealership and Discount Tire both advised against repairing the wheel. They claim it’s only temporary and can actually make matters worse. Neither would send the wheel out for repair.
I agree with superpop, I had a virtually identical (a bit worse actually) damaged wheel on my e63 years ago. Had a good reputable wheel shop repair it with some welds on the interior and exterior, cleaned it up, straightened and balanced. Worked perfectly for years, through rough nyc roads, tens of thousands more miles until sold (I’m sure it’s fine to this day). Dealership and corporate tire shops will always give you the by the book answer, I would search for the repair option and you’ll end up saving a few bucks also.
Appreciate the reply. My dealership and Discount Tire both advised against repairing the wheel. They claim it’s only temporary and can actually make matters worse. Neither would send the wheel out for repair.
dealerships get their rims from these speciality rim shops. They charge you for a new rim but then charges you a core charge if you want to keep your old rims.
The rim shop I use has multiple dealerships dropping off their rims. I’ve seen Audi and Porsche and Lamborghini rims.
Because of the replies you have provided, I looked around for repair options in the Dallas area and found Wheels of America. They have been in business for 27 years and offer a lifetime structural and cosmetic warranty.
They are closed for the holiday. So I haven’t had a chance to speak with them about repairing my wheel. They also offer OEM and Remanufactured wheels with lots of options.
Because of the replies you have provided, I looked around for repair options in the Dallas area and found Wheels of America. They have been in business for 27 years and offer a lifetime structural and cosmetic warranty.
They are closed for the holiday. So I haven’t had a chance to speak with them about repairing my wheel. They also offer OEM and Remanufactured wheels with lots of options.
There are aftermarket jack plate adapters that fit snuggly and directly into the MB plastic jack points to prevent any damage. I use a low clearance hydraulic roller jack with rubber hockey pucks as jack plate adapters.
Remember any vehicle with air suspension can deflate when a wheel is lifted. Just be aware that you may need an extra low clearance jack when the suspension has deflated and the engine is disabled. Once upon a time MB supplied low clearance hand crank jacks for that reason. Do not use bottle jacks. They will puncture right through the plastic MB jack points.
There are aftermarket jack plate adapters that fit snuggly and directly into the MB plastic jack points to prevent any damage. I use a low clearance hydraulic roller jack with rubber hockey pucks as jack plate adapters.
Remember any vehicle with air suspension can deflate when a wheel is lifted. Just be aware that you may need an extra low clearance jack when the suspension has deflated and the engine is disabled. Once upon a time MB supplied low clearance hand crank jacks for that reason. Do not use bottle jacks. They will puncture right through the plastic MB jack points.
Thank you for the reply. I do have the jack point adapters. In my head... I need to jack up the car from the rear middle (differential) and then place a jack stand under the jack points on each side of the car.
The jack points are not large enough for the floor jack and a jack stand. Meaning, jack the car up from the jack point, add the jack stand, and then remove the floor jack.
Am I overthinking this? Just want to make sure the car is secure since it will sit for a few days without a rear wheel.
I would jack it up from the side rear jack point, it is a square pad that sits at the edge of the bottom of the car. Owners manual should show you picks. Once up in the air you can put a jack stand under the rear lower control arm.
I've wondered the same thing, there doesn't seem to be an exposed center lifting point in the back like there is in front.
I have briefly lifted one side in back by putting the jack with a wooden block under the outer end of the lower control arm. That compressed the plastic cover against the arm but did not appear to damage anything.
That will work for street driving in the US without problems.
A dealership will not recommend a crack to be repaired because of liability and that's not their business.
I would not take repaired wheel to the track or on a 150+MPH run but neither of those is likely for a US s class.
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