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740il97g
07-22-2011, 02:03 PM
I have a hairline fracture on the passenger side rim. I got a offer for repair. The guy said he can fix it for 100 dollars. Brand new rim will run about 230 on ebay.

I'm afraid that the balance and quaility of wheel is compromised with this repair. The guy said its not but :shifty.

Does anyone have experience with this?
AquilaBMW
07-22-2011, 02:14 PM
I have seen wheel shops do some amazing things. However, for $130 more I would opt for peace of mind and get the new one.
Edwin NL
07-23-2011, 04:55 AM
I would not want to drive my car on the autobahn after I had a crack fixed on the rims
IcemanBHE
07-23-2011, 03:19 PM
Most metallurgists will tell you that a weld is stronger than the native material....
TxDarth
07-23-2011, 04:20 PM
Most metallurgists will tell you that a weld is stronger than the native material....


ONLY if done correctly...problem now is the "fly by night"" shops doing wheel repair, a lot people that really have no formal training. Herein lies the problems...who is good ....who is not.:eyecrazy
740il97g
07-23-2011, 04:46 PM
ONLY if done correctly...problem now is the "fly by night"" shops doing wheel repair, a lot people that really have no formal training. Herein lies the problems...who is good ....who is not.:eyecrazy



Thanx. The piece of mine is worth more then the price