I have a set of 20" wheels and hit something in the road and cracked one. Is it possible to get the wheel repaired, if so any idea of the cost. I have had several people tell me it can be welded up, but I need to know what type of metal it is. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
2007-03-14 17:24:43 · 6 answers · asked by 96 chevy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may have been informed properly, however, maybe not. You see, I'm pretty sure you do not have a steel wheel, as nobody manufactures a 20" stock steel wheel. It's more than likely cast aluminum. If this is the case, the wheel is made with a mold and yes, you should just replace it. However, if you have a multi piece wheel where the barrel can be replaced, you can easily have that done by contacting the distributor/manufacturer of that wheel. Look on the back of the wheel and there will be markings that most tire stores could locate who makes / distributes it. Now, how do you know if this is a multi-piece or a one piece cast wheel? Easy....how much did they cost.......a one piece cast wheel will retail for around $250-$350 a wheel. A multi-piece wheel retails in the neighborhood of $900-$2000 per wheel.
I'm thinking you will need to replace the wheel as there is no way to structurally repair a one piece wheel, but thought I'd make sure. Hope that helps!
2007-03-16 19:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by details_matter28 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop and you have been told right on this one,they cant be welded because it weakens them,sort of like welding a frame it will make them brittle,and they cant be straitened out once there damaged like that ,the only choice you have is to buy a new one for it or junk the set of them,and its cheaper to buy one than it is a set,but you was told right on that one,good luck i hope this helPS.,,,ps its most likely a steel wheel ,depending on the type of wheel it is,good luck.
2007-03-14 17:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't risk it. get a new wheel! if it fails it could cost someone there life
2007-03-14 19:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by doug h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cant fix that you need to get a new one... they would be aluminum wheels if you did fix it then more then likely it would be bent to hell and wobble
2007-03-14 17:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by littletimmy007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just curious to see how long it will take to catch up to Doge Man
2007-03-14 22:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by Never Forget 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't even bother to try. Get a new one.
2007-03-14 17:30:46 · answer #6 · answered by Wally T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋