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Old 07-14-2011, 08:43 PM
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Is it safe to weld rim????
Is it safe to weld a hairline crack on rim? Its actually more like 3 hairline crack on one rim! I know it will throw off the balance of the wheel. Thankss for looking
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Can I has cheezburger?

Define "safe".
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you can just send it off to get repaired correctly. not to expensive for something that carries your life on the line.
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you can just send it off to get repaired correctly. not to expensive for something that carries your life on the line.
Ok thanks
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Originally Posted by Four vs Two
Can I has cheezburger?

Define "safe".
Safe as in in safe to drive without rim cracking completely and me dying
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Yeah, welding won't really do anything for it spend the 60 or 80 bucks to have it repaired. or use this as an excuse to buy a new set of wheels
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Yeah, welding won't really do anything for it spend the 60 or 80 bucks to have it repaired. or use this as an excuse to buy a new set of wheels
Yea i dnt want to take the risk so im gonna get the rim repaired professionally.. Thanks alot
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Welding on a rim will definitely change the trueness of the wheel. The extreme temps to weld combined with the cool down will move metal like you wouldn't believe.
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get it done professionally and you'll be fine
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