ManwithSupra Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 [sHOCK][/sHOCK]As some of you know i just had my wheels refurbed - closer inspection of one of the wheels shows a hairline fracture in two of the spokes (both sides of each spoke) Now i would imagine this would not of been picked up when the wheels were off for refurbishment cos of no pressure on the outer of the wheel but now they are on the car you can see noticable fracture in the paint, so i got a bit of sand paper and took back the paint to the bare metal which shows a crack in two of the spokes Can anything be done to rectify the issue or is it a new wheel job If it is a new wheel i am going to have issues finding one as i have the original axis hiros with "axis" stamped on one of the wheel spokes. Unless anyone knows of someone who has a spare one ?? Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 I guess its going to be a new wheel job, the only issue is that the other 3 have been refurbished so the colour match will be totaly off Perhaps i should bite the bullet and buy some new wheels Any suggestions ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 what process were the wheels refurb'd? (just out of curiosity) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Mate had them on his gto and same thing happened to his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 by the time you by a new wheel and get them all painted, that will be a decent chunk to a new set of wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Cheap wheels? You shouldn't get hairline cracks developing on a decent quality wheel unless they are hit hard. Have a look through these websites, if there are any wheels you want prices for just let me know. Weds Wheels Rays Wheels (Volk, Gram Lights, G-Game, etc.) Trafficstar Wheels Advan Wheels SSR Wheels Enkei Wheels Work Wheels 5Zigen OZ Wheels Do Luck Double Six Wheels Blitz TRD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 weds and rays are my favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Sorry to hear about that dude, Got some AME's for sale mate (link in sig ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Lucky you found it now, not when it collapses on you on the motorway... How old are they? im sure Axis will be interested to know... If you know anyone who does NDT (Non Destructive Testing) they could check it out for you, see whats what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Im sure you could get them welded? I had a set of wheels once that had a big chunk out the lip just filled it with weld was good as new after that?! If you do go for a new set contact me i might have the old ones of you if you letting them go cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 i am missing the bit why it was not found when being refurbed:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 i am missing the bit why it was not found when being refurbed:search: Exactly mate i am going to speak to the company tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Volk / Rays Enginnering wheels all the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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