Alloys playing up And unsure what to do!

[Natshep105]

Hello
Recently hit a pot hole which cracked my alloy in 3 places which caused a slow puncture so had them welded. Wheel put back on and it ran fine for around 12hours then all off a sudden it dropped flat with air which seems to be seeping out where the alloy joins the wheel. Anyone no off a way ro fix this issue? Or how much it will cost to replace.
Wondering how much it will cost for a new alloy and where to purchase one from

Alloy is an AZEV which is 81/2jx18 h2.

Any help will be appreciated!

[73mark]

Judging By the price to replace,I'd go for re-welding.

[anonymous-user]

Bin it and get a replacement, you have welded the cracks you can see and there are more problems so I just wouldn't risk it.

Worth trying to dump the cost on the council, there are plenty of threads about that..

[TooMany2cvs]

What do you mean by "where the alloy joins the wheel"? Do you mean where the tyre seats onto the rim? If so, it might just need a clean up and re-seat.

If you're going to look for a replacement, you'll need more information on the wheel - you'll need the offset, the centre bore diameter, and the PCD (bolt circle size and number).

[Natshep105]

I have taken it to my local kwikfit this morning and they going to have a look at it. Yes where the alloy edge joins the wheel on the inner side of the alloy.

And on the point of scrapping it thats all well and good i just cant seem to find an identical alloy anywhere on the web

[TooMany2cvs]

Natshep105 said:

I have taken it to my local kwikfit this morning and they going to have a look at it.

Next step - take it somewhere honest and competent.

Natshep105 said:

Yes where the alloy edge joins the wheel on the inner side of the alloy.

To save confusion, the metal/alloy bit IS the "wheel". The black rubber bit is the "tyre".

[Natshep105]

When i filled it up i could hear hissing from the inside of the wheel i put pressure on the tyre and it stopped upon releasing pressure on the tyre it began again it is on the point where the tyre meets the wheel

[Natshep105]

When i filled it up i could hear hissing from the inside of the wheel i put pressure on the tyre and it stopped upon releasing pressure on the tyre it began again it is on the point where the tyre meets the wheel

[jc84]

I would bin it. Heres what happens when you hit a large piece of masonry:

[Natshep105]

Update kwikfit had a look and where its been welded from the pot hole damage it has a buckle and isnt seeling where the tyre meets the wheel. So im unsure what to do.

[PositronicRay]

Natshep105 said:

Update kwikfit had a look and where its been welded from the pot hole damage it has a buckle and isnt seeling where the tyre meets the wheel. So im unsure what to do.

Take it back to whoever did the wheel repair, how long ago was it?

[parabolica]

If it's a rare alloy design I'm guessing it's specific to one certain type/model of car? I'd start looking for breakers yards with the same model of car if you can't find an individual wheel online.

[Natshep105]

2days but they just welded the cracks the wheel itself has buckled.
Next question is my friends got some vw wheels and alloys from his jetta (original fitted from factory) will they fit my vw golf? Or are they different size all together

[PositronicRay]

Natshep105 said:

2days but they just welded the cracks the wheel itself has buckled.
Next question is my friends got some vw wheels and alloys from his jetta (original fitted from factory) will they fit my vw golf? Or are they different size all together

If they repair alloys they should have also dealt with the buckle, I would talk to them.

You need to check the sizes and offset (ET) for both sets of wheels. The sizes will be on the wheel, maybe on the inside of the Jetta one.

Edited by PositronicRay on Sunday 26th October 15:56

[Quattromaster]

Welded alloys, if done correctly will last long term, no problems.

The weld should have been smoothed off where the bead of the tyre sits.

I'd suggest getting those smoothed off, get the alloys crack tested, if come back fine then bead seal the beads and away you go, no problems.

[gvij]

Bin it and the rest of them, get a used oem set off ebay for the PCD/ Bolt numbers for around 150.
Id never drive on a wheel welded together. It could come apart causing a rapid blowout and loss of control/death.

[Crafty_]

gvij said:

Id never drive on a wheel welded together. It could come apart causing a rapid blowout and loss of control/death.

Plenty of wheels are made by being welded together.

[TooMany2cvs]

Natshep105 said:

2days but they just welded the cracks the wheel itself has buckled.

Take that as a clue as to the quality of the repair you got. Throw the wheel back at the idiot who "fixed" it. And, yes, I do mean quite literally throw it at him... Still, on the bright side, at least you found out the easy way how badly bodged it was.

Natshep105 said:

Next question is my friends got some vw wheels and alloys from his jetta (original fitted from factory) will they fit my vw golf? Or are they different size all together

Assuming they're the same generation, then absolutely - a Jetta is just a Golf with a boot and a mild facelift. Across generations, possibly-to-probably.