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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: andc1 on 09 March 2011, 17:54

Title: cracked alloy wheels
Post by: andc1 on 09 March 2011, 17:54

whats the general opinion on repairing cracked alloys? are they ok to run after repair or not worth the hassle?

Title: Re: cracked alloy wheels
Post by: Toby on 09 March 2011, 17:56

i had 6 small cracks on them 20" audi's! i didnt like it as 1 pothole could have ment alot ! but im prety sure they can be wealeded up! and are fine to run again!

http://www.alloywheelrepair.co.uk/

give these guys a call ?

Title: Re: cracked alloy wheels
Post by: andc1 on 09 March 2011, 18:02

welcome back!!!!!  :grin:

Title: Re: cracked alloy wheels
Post by: Toby on 09 March 2011, 18:12

ahoy!  :cool: lol i actually felt so lost  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: cracked alloy wheels
Post by: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 20:49

I would not trust them myself but most damage can be repaired.

Title: Re: cracked alloy wheels
Post by: tech1889 on 09 March 2011, 22:58

Minor damage is fine to be welded ive seen it done on many fast road cars of friends of miine and if the alloys cost a bomb its worth repairing instead of replacing.... haters gona hate thats all im gona say..