Steel wheels - please check them (1 Viewer)

[MikeMex]

Trying to solve a TPMS warning light (new TPMS module, will hopefully fix the problem once I receive the new module) and checking things our pre-MOT I found a crack in the rear N/S wheel. If you have steel wheels, remove the wheel trim and check the wheels for cracks etc. Any doubt get it checked or replace.

 

[Pukka]

How old are they?
Front or rear?
What's was the loading?

 

[Carpmart]

At least being steelies they are easy fix. Drill a hole at end of crack, grinder/clean out the crack and a nice bead of weld and it’s good as new!

 

[MikeMex]

At least being steelies they are easy fix. Drill a hole at end of crack, grinder/clean out the crack and a nice bead of weld and it’s good as new!

I could easily do that, but heating the steel to fusion temperature may introduce unknown stresses. Normalising would reduce internal stresses but I don’t have the facilities to do this. As wheels and tyres are critical to keeping you on the road, a new wheel is the safest option.

 

[MikeMex]

How old are they?
Front or rear?
What's was the loading?

6 years, N/S rear, tyre pressure 80psi, air suspension added.

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