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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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if my wheel is cracked in 2 spots does it make sense to recondition or just to buy a new one?
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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scratched/chipped or cracked?

if really cracked i would get a new one, yesterday
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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OMG thats a serious crack.
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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well would you look at that. looks like a butt crack in your wheel. Mind the gap
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Whats that brown spot i see?
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Replace the wheel asap. I wouldn't bother repairing any cracks in the barrel as they will eventually come back.
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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not sure if this is a serious question...

if you value safety then yes, replace. asap..












have people lost common sense these days?
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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interwebz make stupid>?
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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^^ indeed.

Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mattleegee
scratched/chipped or cracked?

if really cracked i would get a new one, yesterday


What type of wheels are we talking about OP? OEM?

Any pics?
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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its the 35th anniversary 350z 18 inch rims
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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structural crack = discontinue use immediately until a replacement wheel is installed.
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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pics or bs
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:25 AM
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2 cracks? wth did you hit?
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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Powdercoated?
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
omg thats a serious crack.
roflmao. . .
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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It's going to cost you 150-175 to fix the wheel(which is not guaranteed by any shop). Might as well pay a little more and get one used off ebay
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