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6 Spoke Alloy Wheel has a crack: get it fixed or buy a used one? 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be Hugh on  Mon Oct 4 18:22 CST 2021 [RELATED]

Hello All,

I have a 1996 950 GLT Wagon (5-speed), non-tubo with 362,000 miles. A few days ago, I was having new tires installed, and the technician showed me how there was a crack in the inside portion of the rim. The crack runs perpendicular to the center. It is about 1/2" to 3/4" in length, and it looks like it could grow over time. I am debating to have it welded or just replace it with a used alloy wheel. My concerns if I weld it, is will the weld hold? Is it possible due to age and use, other cracks could form at different locations? It appeals to me to be "green" and get the alloy wheel repaired so I can "recycle" it. But safety is more important to me.

But maybe the best way to go, is just find a used alloy wheel in good shape instead?

I would like to hear others opinions and experiences. Thank you in advance to all who reply.

Hugh








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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

If it were my 25 year old, 362K mile 850, I wouldn't be eager to spend much money on new OR repaired wheels. Especially if I thought that the crack wasn't new.

If the tire is holding air, I would clean the area surrounding the crack then scribe lines with a sharp tool, marking the ends of the crack. Then refer back to the scribe lines periodically to see if the crack is growing.

If the crack is causing it to lose pressure then that's a PITA. Do whatever you gotta do to fix it.

In the meantime, cruise craigslist and FB marketplace for a cheap used wheel. I ended up giving away a set of 15" S/V70 alloy wheels last year. They had junk tires and no one wanted them.

***Disclaimer: The above is bad advice, what I would do, not sound technical advice. Your safety is paramount and a cracked wheel could leave you stranded with a flat or maybe even fail catastrophically leading to an accident.
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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

Will,

Thank you for your advice, which I think is good.

Hugh



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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

Do both. Then use the repaired wheel as a spare with a full sized wheel. Unless your wagon has rear facing seats, where the full size spare will not fit.
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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

Klaus,

Thanks.

Hugh



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