Cracked Alloy...repair or replace?

[markyboy911]

As per the title really, took the car to the garage today because of what I thought was a slow puncture but it turned out to be a small crack on the inside edge of the alloy itself.

What would you do? Replace with new? Replace with used from ebay (or similar)? repair?

Thoughts?

[BliarOut]

Due to the crystalline nature of alloys I'd always replace. I'd happily repair steel wheels till the cows come home.

[blackburn]

Is a repair worth the risk? (Assuming we're talking about a relatively common wheel available used from a used Porsche parts specialist)

[RoadRaider]

Replace it. Peace of mind and a lot less hassle in the long run. I did this the hard way to start with, and it was always at the back of my mind that the repair might fail and I couldn't enjoy the drive as much as I do now with a second hand but unspoilt set.

[A9XXC]

Replace - for all the reasons stated above

[Barry Ashcroft]

Speak to Scott @Lepsons Swindon for some good advice

[mollytherocker]

Unless its some super rare wheel, I would replace with a used one.

MTR

[markyboy911]

Thanks for the replies Replace seems to be the recommendation.

What are people's thoughts on replacing with a used / re-furbed one from ebay / breakers yard or similar?

[STiG911]

Used from a reputable source should be fine, or maybe an Indy near to you would be able to point you in the right direction...

[Matt Seabrook]

I had a customer in the workshop about six months ago with a cracked Cayenne 22" rim. I advised him to replace the wheel but he knew better and sent the wheel away to be repaired. It came back and we stuck a new tyre on it and said we thought it unwise. But with a big smug smile on his face said no it would be fine and only cost £30ish to have fixed. Two months later he's back tyre shredded bodywork damaged wheel failed at point of welding. It could have been very nasty as he was barrelling along a 70mph at the time it failed.

[blackburn]

markyboy911 said:

Thanks for the replies Replace seems to be the recommendation.

What are people's thoughts on replacing with a used / re-furbed one from ebay / breakers yard or similar?

Try Porsche-Apart or Jasmine Motorsport. Both are Porsche specialists that have healthy stocks of wheels and good reputations to protect.

[PH5121]

blackburn said:

Try Porsche-Apart or Jasmine Motorsport. Both are Porsche specialists that have healthy stocks of wheels and good reputations to protect.

+ 1 from me.