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Andys562 · 09-24-2013, 02:20 PM

Got some curb rash guys. Cracked the wheel VERY SLIGHTLY.

Should I be worried? Is it driveable?
I mean it is a forged wheel so I'm sure it's pretty strong.

I ordered a wheel from Forgestar (the maker of my wheels) and they said it'll take 6-8 weeks. I have no other option but to drive the car.
I don't really have the money to buy another set of wheels, even if they're temporary...
Any solutions?

By the way, IF ANYONE HAS A 20 x 9 FORGESTAR F14 WHEEL EITHER AS A SPARE OR JUST LAYING AROUND, LET ME KNOW. I AM INTERESTED! ANY FINISH IS OK, I CAN GET IT POWDERCOATED FROM A BUDDY.

THANKS!

fussboss · 09-24-2013, 02:45 PM

Thats not a rash... more like a full blown infection. I would not drive on that.

jkchambless · 09-24-2013, 02:53 PM

Agreed....best not to drive on that.

Andys562 · 09-24-2013, 02:56 PM

What can I do? I need to survive on 6-8 weeks.

I am not doing any highway/freeway driving by the way. Just on city streets.

upflying · 09-24-2013, 03:02 PM

Better check you alignment too.
How about putting the stock wheels back on?

dkp2LT · 09-24-2013, 03:50 PM

Assume it's holding air?? You have a spare in the trunk? If so make sure it's good & full of air also just in case.

rock1962 · 09-24-2013, 03:59 PM

Like said before make sure to check pressure regularly and make sure crack is not getting worse. You know how many people are driving with cracked aluminum wheels, they can crack with low profile tires by just driving over railroad tracks with low air pressure. The wheel is not going to blow apart worse case it will start to lose air.

vroomapunk · 09-24-2013, 04:05 PM

If you ask me, it looks like the paint is cracked, not the wheel.

The metal seems to have bent and stretched a little, causing the paint to crack. If the tire is holding pressure and you dont get really nasty vibrations when moving, I think you are fine for a little while.

I wouldnt go over 60 with it, or drive in the rain. BE careful, blowout on the front means youll have a hard time steering. But any competent driver can deal with a front tire running out of air under 60 mph on a dry day.

You can use soapy water around the area to see if you have a leak, bubbles will form if there is air leaking anywhere.

JusticePete · 09-24-2013, 04:39 PM

If the wheel is cracked as opposed to the coating cracked, stop driving on it. Think of it this way. Now you need a new wheel or a wheel repair and that is going to cost you more than you want to spend. If the wheel fails you have no idea what the repair will be in addition to the wheel.

ModBargains.com · 09-24-2013, 04:42 PM

I'd take the wheel to a wheel repair specialist to see what he recommends. I can't give you my best judgment just by looking at a picture, but if this was my personal car, just out of safety for YOU and the people driving around you, I would put the stock wheels back on if you still have them.

JCunningham · 09-24-2013, 06:05 PM

I wouldnt drive above 20mph on that and thats only to get it to the shop. one good bump and it might blow. Hit someone and your screwed.

MBS · 09-24-2013, 06:22 PM

Just spit on that thing and let her rip , Dont worry about a thing it should be just fine .Or maybe not? If that is just a brush a crub rim shot remind me never to buy those overpriced rims

Andys562 · 09-24-2013, 06:30 PM

The problem is, I don't have any spare wheels. I might just order a tire tonight and get a tire put on and hold off on the rim for 6-8 weeks.

I've been driving for two days on it (yesterday and today) and no leakage...
I've been monitoring the tire pressure and seeing if the crack is getting worse and everything is ok so far.

I'm more worried about the RIM than the tire guys... I don't want the rim to break on me or something but something is telling me that's unlikely...

ECCamaro · 09-24-2013, 07:01 PM

I would get it repaired. I had a rim that was much more damaged on my Chrysler LHS and got it repaired. In my case the damage was so bad it caused a flat. I was able to get my rim repaired for $30.00. Try these guys maybe they can help.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...LISTS-in-SoCal!

09-24-2013, 02:20 PM	#1
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	Curb Rash; Wheel Cracked... Drivable? Pics Got some curb rash guys. Cracked the wheel VERY SLIGHTLY. Should I be worried? Is it driveable? I mean it is a forged wheel so I'm sure it's pretty strong. I ordered a wheel from Forgestar (the maker of my wheels) and they said it'll take 6-8 weeks. I have no other option but to drive the car. I don't really have the money to buy another set of wheels, even if they're temporary... Any solutions? By the way, IF ANYONE HAS A 20 x 9 FORGESTAR F14 WHEEL EITHER AS A SPARE OR JUST LAYING AROUND, LET ME KNOW. I AM INTERESTED! ANY FINISH IS OK, I CAN GET IT POWDERCOATED FROM A BUDDY. THANKS! Attached Images __________________ Black 2011 2LT RS. Matte Black ForgeStar F14, Fronts 20x8.5 - Rears 20x10.5 20% All-Around Tint. Black Painted Heritage Grill, Emblem-less. Black Rear Bowtie. AAC P13 DRL's. AAC License Plate LED's. AAC Dome Light/Trunk Light. AAC Tinted Sidemarkers. AAC SMD Afterburners. MRT V1 Exhaust. PFADT 1.25" Lowering Springs.

09-24-2013, 02:56 PM	#4
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	What can I do? I need to survive on 6-8 weeks. I am not doing any highway/freeway driving by the way. Just on city streets. __________________ Black 2011 2LT RS. Matte Black ForgeStar F14, Fronts 20x8.5 - Rears 20x10.5 20% All-Around Tint. Black Painted Heritage Grill, Emblem-less. Black Rear Bowtie. AAC P13 DRL's. AAC License Plate LED's. AAC Dome Light/Trunk Light. AAC Tinted Sidemarkers. AAC SMD Afterburners. MRT V1 Exhaust. PFADT 1.25" Lowering Springs.

09-24-2013, 04:05 PM	#8
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	If you ask me, it looks like the paint is cracked, not the wheel. The metal seems to have bent and stretched a little, causing the paint to crack. If the tire is holding pressure and you dont get really nasty vibrations when moving, I think you are fine for a little while. I wouldnt go over 60 with it, or drive in the rain. BE careful, blowout on the front means youll have a hard time steering. But any competent driver can deal with a front tire running out of air under 60 mph on a dry day. You can use soapy water around the area to see if you have a leak, bubbles will form if there is air leaking anywhere. __________________

09-24-2013, 06:05 PM	#11
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	I wouldnt drive above 20mph on that and thats only to get it to the shop. one good bump and it might blow. Hit someone and your screwed. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

09-24-2013, 06:30 PM	#13
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	The problem is, I don't have any spare wheels. I might just order a tire tonight and get a tire put on and hold off on the rim for 6-8 weeks. I've been driving for two days on it (yesterday and today) and no leakage... I've been monitoring the tire pressure and seeing if the crack is getting worse and everything is ok so far. I'm more worried about the RIM than the tire guys... I don't want the rim to break on me or something but something is telling me that's unlikely... __________________ Black 2011 2LT RS. Matte Black ForgeStar F14, Fronts 20x8.5 - Rears 20x10.5 20% All-Around Tint. Black Painted Heritage Grill, Emblem-less. Black Rear Bowtie. AAC P13 DRL's. AAC License Plate LED's. AAC Dome Light/Trunk Light. AAC Tinted Sidemarkers. AAC SMD Afterburners. MRT V1 Exhaust. PFADT 1.25" Lowering Springs.

09-24-2013, 02:45 PM	#2
fussboss Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 282	Thats not a rash... more like a full blown infection. I would not drive on that.

09-24-2013, 02:53 PM	#3
jkchambless Austin LT Drives: 1LT - Airaid,JBA Axleback,VMax PTB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 546	Agreed....best not to drive on that.

09-24-2013, 03:02 PM	#5
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Better check you alignment too. How about putting the stock wheels back on?

09-24-2013, 03:50 PM	#6
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,847	Assume it's holding air?? You have a spare in the trunk? If so make sure it's good & full of air also just in case.

09-24-2013, 03:59 PM	#7
rock1962 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ontario canada Posts: 442 View My Garage	Like said before make sure to check pressure regularly and make sure crack is not getting worse. You know how many people are driving with cracked aluminum wheels, they can crack with low profile tires by just driving over railroad tracks with low air pressure. The wheel is not going to blow apart worse case it will start to lose air.

09-24-2013, 04:39 PM	#9
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	If the wheel is cracked as opposed to the coating cracked, stop driving on it. Think of it this way. Now you need a new wheel or a wheel repair and that is going to cost you more than you want to spend. If the wheel fails you have no idea what the repair will be in addition to the wheel.

09-24-2013, 04:42 PM	#10
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	I'd take the wheel to a wheel repair specialist to see what he recommends. I can't give you my best judgment just by looking at a picture, but if this was my personal car, just out of safety for YOU and the people driving around you, I would put the stock wheels back on if you still have them.

09-24-2013, 06:22 PM	#12
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Just spit on that thing and let her rip , Dont worry about a thing it should be just fine .Or maybe not? If that is just a brush a crub rim shot remind me never to buy those overpriced rims

09-24-2013, 07:01 PM	#14
ECCamaro High Desert Camaro Man Drives: White Convertible-Tan Top 2SS V8 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Bernadino County, California Posts: 386	I would get it repaired. I had a rim that was much more damaged on my Chrysler LHS and got it repaired. In my case the damage was so bad it caused a flat. I was able to get my rim repaired for $30.00. Try these guys maybe they can help. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...LISTS-in-SoCal!