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Offline SRGTD

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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #810 on: 10 February 2024, 22:07 »
Quote from: Exonian on 10 February 2024, 21:49
Quote from: SRGTD on 09 February 2024, 21:38
(Exonian, please note! :grin:)

Since when have I followed my own advice never mind listened to anyone else’s sense?! 😁


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Offline JoeGTI

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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #811 on: 12 February 2024, 10:40 »
Yesterday I whipped off my front wheels to inspect the tyres properly as I know I need a pair fairly soon and to give the wheels a proper scrub while I was there. I kinda wish I didn’t now, as I spotted this  :embarrassed: :angry:

It could be there for a long time for all I know. I can’t recall having any pothole incidents recently and the tyre has no damage nor is it leaking any air. I guess it is bound to get worse though isn’t it…


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Offline Adam T7

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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #812 on: 12 February 2024, 11:06 »
Wow, I know it’s a heart sinking moment but lucky you did spot it.
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Offline JoeGTI

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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #813 on: 12 February 2024, 11:23 »
Hopefully it’s repairable. And on the back of the wheel, so a repair won’t be visible! I would imagine loads of cars have damage like this that goes undetected forever.

The wheel is otherwise mint and I don't fancy having to pay VW for a new Estoril  :sick:
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Offline Al1040

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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #814 on: 12 February 2024, 11:28 »
Ouch, the delights unfortunately caused by the state of our roads :angry:
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Offline Adam T7

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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #815 on: 12 February 2024, 11:48 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 12 February 2024, 11:23
Hopefully it’s repairable. And on the back of the wheel, so a repair won’t be visible! I would imagine loads of cars have damage like this that goes undetected forever.

The wheel is otherwise mint and I don't fancy having to pay VW for a new Estoril  :sick:

Fingers crossed for you, interesting to know how you get on🤞
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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #816 on: 12 February 2024, 12:08 »
Another chocolate VW wheel that needs welding.
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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #817 on: 12 February 2024, 19:38 »
By chance JoeGTI you haven’t taken out any of that wheel protection insurance with the dealers have you? Just a thought if you have they’ll potentially cover that repair or replacement wheel.
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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #818 on: 12 February 2024, 20:20 »
I don’t unfortunately.

I’m going to leave it for a week or two anyway. Will suss out tyre fitter and a local repair place that I’ve heard good things about. It’s not leaking any air and I’d be none the wiser if I’d never looked at it!
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Offline davo245

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Re: What have you done to your mk8 today?
« Reply #819 on: 13 February 2024, 21:18 »
Quote from: JoeGTI on 12 February 2024, 20:20
I don’t unfortunately.

I’m going to leave it for a week or two anyway. Will suss out tyre fitter and a local repair place that I’ve heard good things about. It’s not leaking any air and I’d be none the wiser if I’d never looked at it!


Don't wish to worry you but most weld repairs on wheels re crack around the weld again after  while.
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