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On a set of ROH alloys I used to have, the hub did center the wheel - but only for depth of 3mm. I think I know what you are getting at - somthing like filling in the hole whilst on the hub ? If the alloys are free (ish), then maybe you'll come out OK, but alloy rims are a tempermental animal, that's why I went back to steel.
Qld. Transport state "The welding, chrome plating, heating or bending of axles, suspension, or steering components, as a method of repair or alteration, is not permitted." Also "The only welding permitted on wheels is a circumferential weld joining the rim to the centre."
A friend recently enquired as to repairing a front rim from a late model MV Agusta motor cycle which had a largish piece broken out in an accident. "No way", said the people who inspect repaired written-off vehicles preparatory to re-registration, "welded wheels not permitted". A new one had to come from Italy and cost A$2650.
I enquired of Accurate Welding Works, a fifty year old Brisbane firm of high repute, who used to do a lot of alloy wheel repairs. They said they don't weld any wheels these days because of the rules and because they don't want to get dragged into court if they did these repairs purely on the basis of customer request and "just another engineering job", and later there was an accident attributed to the repair.
G'day All,
Thankyou very much for all your advice, contacts & comments. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Ive decided that Im would not be happy knowing Ive got a repaired rim, but worse if something went wrong while my wife was driving. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Also being from where Iam its just not cost effective to get it repaired ie Postage, even if I bought the whole set cheap, just not worth the hassle when I can buy a brand new set for $600inc, nuts, caps & fitting etc https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (not for Disco but Rodeo)
But thanks anyway guys, I did at least learn something today https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/