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  1. 31st January 2022, 07:02 PM #1
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    Cracked rims...... repair or bin?

    Unfortunately found out one of my original 18 inch alloys has a substantial crack in it. I've never had to deal with this before so what's everyones opinion. Fix or bin?

    Ide love to fix it just to keep the continuity but pointless if it will crack again, or worse. Still leaving me stranded anyways.

    It runs parallel to the direction of rotation which, according to some individuals online, is an instant death sentence (for the rim i mean). I'm keen to hear some thoughts on this dilemma.

    Cheers everyone
  2. 31st January 2022, 07:14 PM #2
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    I would bin it if you have ever seen an alloy rim explode at 100ks you would bin it welding it weakens the alloy just my thoughts.
  3. 31st January 2022, 09:34 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by laney View Post
    I would bin it if you have ever seen an alloy rim explode at 100ks you would bin it welding it weakens the alloy just my thoughts.
    I think you're right. Very disappointing situation to be honest. But **** happens i guess
  4. 31st January 2022, 09:47 PM #4
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    I would bin it also. Alloys can be a funny material, but more so when the rim is only worth probably $50-100 to replace.
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  5. 1st February 2022, 03:04 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    I would bin it also. Alloys can be a funny material, but more so when the rim is only worth probably $50-100 to replace.
    Shame but same!!! Probably even get a set of them for a couple of hundred or so.
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  6. 3rd February 2022, 01:51 PM #6
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    I have 4 spare D2 wheels for sale. If you want I'm in Melbourne
  7. 3rd February 2022, 01:56 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Airmech953 View Post
    I have 4 spare D2 wheels for sale. If you want I'm in Melbourne
    Cheers mate but I'm in Perth
  8. 3rd February 2022, 02:45 PM #8
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    If your tyres are down enough get 16s.IMHO much better on sand.
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  9. 3rd February 2022, 02:53 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilipA View Post
    If your tyres are down enough get 16s.IMHO much better on sand.
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    Yeah i have a full set of 16's. Wanted to conver both bases.

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