Cracked alloys? Repairable or not

aintgotabongo · Post by **aintgotabongo** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:57 pm

Bit miffed today, thought i had a slow puncture but turned out i had a crack on the inner rim on one of my allows, Question being Has anyone had one repaired as doing a spot of googling there are mixed opinions with some saying bin it, then i see specialist shops saying they can be fixed but at what price ie safety wise, i have gone the safety route purchasing a new set of alloys, but obviously a tad upset having to splash out on a full set. All because one bloody wheel is cracked

Flanners · Post by **Flanners** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:03 am

If you own a BMW with run flats and 19" rims this would be a 'common' occurence for you! (I luckily don't). BMW rims are notorious for cracking etc and dependent on magnitude and location of damage alloys can be professionally repaired. Have a look on Google for a place near you for a quote, the place I got my alloys refurbed also repaired alloys I had a look and could not believe the repair, you would never know.

Are the alloys that cracked OE fitted to a Bongo models or are they aftermarket (RX8's?) out of interest?

aintgotabongo · Post by **aintgotabongo** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:09 am

Yeah on my bongo but not R8s, had them about 4 years bought as refurbed, so could have been covered up then, a bit annoying as could happen again and how often do you just bin them and get another set

Northern Bongolow · Post by **Northern Bongolow** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:15 am

did they have the correct load rating for the bongo, many people fit mazda car alloys, they physically fit, but they are too light for the job.

aintgotabongo · Post by **aintgotabongo** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:55 am

Yeah definitely had the correct load rating

teenmal · Post by **teenmal** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:07 pm

aintgotabongo wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:55 am Yeah definitely had the correct load rating

As a matter of interest what is the Load rating for your alloys old and new.?

Take care

aintgotabongo · Post by **aintgotabongo** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:15 pm

Cant remember on the old ones but were fine as i learned on here when i had to have them replaced as they were too low,, on new tyres load is 96

Post by **Bob** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:23 pm

I'm not cerain that the load rating for the tyres is the same thing as the rims being strong enough.

Just a thought.

aintgotabongo · Post by **aintgotabongo** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:58 pm

Both sets are from a bongo specialist, so obviously know what their doing

teenmal · Post by **teenmal** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:23 am

aintgotabongo wrote: ↑Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:58 pm Both sets are from a bongo specialist, so obviously know what their doing

Thats good,it will also keep your Insurance Company happy.

Take care

Billybongo123 · Post by **Billybongo123** » Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:36 pm

Yea can be repaired. I've never seen any issues after. M th bmw has a set of welded rims lol. As said above they are wank castings.

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