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CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 08:37 PM

First off just wondering, when I was told my tire was ok and my wheel is cracked, Im confused how air is escaping from the wheel itself? If the tire is ok, wouldn't the air stay in the tire regardless if the wheel was cracked?

Anyway so I was shown the hairline fracture, and feel the air escaping from that area.

So should I do? get it to a wheel repair place? Call the dealership...I dont think my warranty covers it, or buy a new wheel? Problem with that is that its also a paint job as well. Which sucks.

The Stig · 03-07-2012, 08:38 PM

the bead could be bad

zkdreads · 03-07-2012, 08:40 PM

depends on where the crack is. crack in the rim could go all the way to the tire leaking air out. ANY PICS of this crack

CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 08:50 PM

Its dark outside, and do it tomorrow.

WarWolfX0 · 03-07-2012, 09:03 PM

double post
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208119

same issue 2 different topics
come on this is how it gets confusing.

CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 09:13 PM

yeah i know, i originally posted in another board, but then it was moved from that forum to here.

bigsquirrel · 03-07-2012, 09:25 PM

I can't tell but those look like stock wheels, you can get them pretty cheap. I'd just buy a new wheel.

CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsquirrel

I can't tell but those look like stock wheels, you can get them pretty cheap. I'd just buy a new wheel.

really? how Cheap? and where?

SUX2BU · 03-07-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

really? how Cheap? and where?

CamaroBC · 03-07-2012, 10:25 PM

No i meean, i have no idea what cheap and not. Like whats a good price range for a Stock wheel.

CamaroDreams07 · 03-07-2012, 11:02 PM

I know when I bought mine I bought the warranty supplement for the wheels. Do you remember if you did that?

If not, you can definitely find a good deal, just check the member classified section.

CamaroBC · 03-08-2012, 08:55 AM

do you see it? right at the spout and a bit past the tire weights.

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CamaroBC · 03-08-2012, 11:30 AM

someone suggested to get it welded. And that tire probably just got knocked off the rim.

zkdreads · 03-08-2012, 11:34 AM

meh. air could leak from from that. welding sounds like a good option. but i would definitively have them take the rim off tire to make sure that thats ALL it is

03-07-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Cracked Wheel Options First off just wondering, when I was told my tire was ok and my wheel is cracked, Im confused how air is escaping from the wheel itself? If the tire is ok, wouldn't the air stay in the tire regardless if the wheel was cracked? Anyway so I was shown the hairline fracture, and feel the air escaping from that area. So should I do? get it to a wheel repair place? Call the dealership...I dont think my warranty covers it, or buy a new wheel? Problem with that is that its also a paint job as well. Which sucks.

03-07-2012, 08:38 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	the bead could be bad __________________

03-07-2012, 08:40 PM	#3
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	depends on where the crack is. crack in the rim could go all the way to the tire leaking air out. ANY PICS of this crack __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

03-07-2012, 09:25 PM	#7
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	I can't tell but those look like stock wheels, you can get them pretty cheap. I'd just buy a new wheel. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

03-07-2012, 11:02 PM	#11
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I know when I bought mine I bought the warranty supplement for the wheels. Do you remember if you did that? If not, you can definitely find a good deal, just check the member classified section. __________________ [B]

03-07-2012, 08:50 PM	#4
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Its dark outside, and do it tomorrow.

03-07-2012, 09:03 PM	#5
WarWolfX0 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Manual Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Park Ridge Posts: 114 View My Garage	double post http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208119 same issue 2 different topics come on this is how it gets confusing.

03-07-2012, 09:13 PM	#6
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	yeah i know, i originally posted in another board, but then it was moved from that forum to here.

03-07-2012, 10:25 PM	#10
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	No i meean, i have no idea what cheap and not. Like whats a good price range for a Stock wheel.

03-08-2012, 08:55 AM	#12
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	do you see it? right at the spout and a bit past the tire weights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-08-2012, 11:30 AM	#13
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	someone suggested to get it welded. And that tire probably just got knocked off the rim.

03-08-2012, 11:34 AM	#14
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	meh. air could leak from from that. welding sounds like a good option. but i would definitively have them take the rim off tire to make sure that thats ALL it is __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

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