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Offline andc1

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cracked alloy wheels
« 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?

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Offline Toby

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Re: cracked alloy wheels
« Reply #1 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 ?
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Re: cracked alloy wheels
« Reply #2 on: 09 March 2011, 18:02 »
welcome back!!!!!  :grin:
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Re: cracked alloy wheels
« Reply #3 on: 09 March 2011, 18:12 »
ahoy!  :cool: lol i actually felt so lost  :lipsrsealed:
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Re: cracked alloy wheels
« Reply #4 on: 09 March 2011, 20:49 »
I would not trust them myself but most damage can be repaired.
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Re: cracked alloy wheels
« Reply #5 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..
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