Problem With Rim

[DJR34]

Hey guys,

I got a prob with my front passenger rim on my 33. i thought the tyre somewhere had a leak as the tyre leaks air over about a month b4 i need to constantly reinflate it, so im always topping it up. i got it all checked out thinking it was the rubber, but they found a hairline crack in the actual rim.

I have 18" ROH Drift R's on the car, and i dont really want to replace that 1 rim which will prob cost 500 bucks, but it looks like i have no choice, it must be fixed or it will always continue to leak.

Is it possible to like get a tube put in just that wheel to fix it, as these type of wheels are tubeless..if thats the case id much rather pay 40 bucks than 500.

any advice would be appreciated

[paulr33]

you can get it tubed at your local tyre place should be no dramas however i would be concerned of the safety of the rim itself if its cracked.

it could be unsafe and expand more or crack more at high speeds, that would be fatal, especially on the front

[DJR34]

youre prob right, but its not a huge crack, just a hairline one..and i dont drive the car too hard anyway, i think i got it from too many kisses on the gutter lol

[DSKYLINE2C]

bro go 2 Advanced Allow Repairs in moorabbin....they repaired a hairline crack for my 18" bbs rim with 1 yr warranty for $120.....its more than a tube, but less than a new rim!

[DJR34]

ive heard of that plce..i might check it out

[ADDICTED2R34s]

um iam pretty shore they dont make tubes for 16-17-18s coz they low profile, could be wrong about 16s but others iam shore off, just get some reall good glue n tank the tyre look 4 where air is comeing out n GLUE it, but i would fix or get new 1 if u wont i can get u these rim most likly.

[Jetdat]

i would advise against the tube idea even if you can find one for your wheel as they are not the safest things going around (excuse the punt)

as someone suggested best thing is to get it repaired by wheel repairers.

[inark]

just weld the f*ker

[foznice]

glue? are you serious? How will you break the bead when you want to change tyres next time? The glue could also cause the tyre to dry and crack causing it to leak also..

[Al]

Tubes are unsafe, as previously mentioned.

Best option is to go to a Alloy wheel repairer and get it fixed properly.

Are you still buying the 34?

[DJR34]

I got the wheel checked out at an ally repairer, the wheel is f***ed. the crack is too close to where the spoke meets the inner part of the rim so the only option is a new rim. but the rim is $280 so its not too bad..i was expecting them to be around 400-500 per rim.

And yes im still getting the 34. had it checked out and all looks good.

[Al]

Good to hear

[jezzerrr]

that's a bloody good price! try parking further away from gutters this time <_< poor drift R rim.

Edited September 10, 2005 by jezzerrr