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Old 29-01-2013, 08:31 PM
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Default Crack in wheel, can it be repaired?
Its an aftermarket alloy from my mates Supra



If its repairable, who does a good job? He lives in Carshalton, Surrey

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Old 29-01-2013, 09:07 PM
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They can be welded, I've had one done before. Who to use though is another question.
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Old 29-01-2013, 09:26 PM
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They can be welded, I've had one done before. Who to use though is another question.
Lepsons ??

They are very good ..
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Old 29-01-2013, 09:50 PM
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I can weld that up and put rite but I'm in Essex if you want my work number pm me mate
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Old 30-01-2013, 06:56 AM
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Personally I wouldn't trust a welded rim I know it can be done but Supras are pretty serious machines, what would happen if it failed?
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Old 30-01-2013, 07:24 AM
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I would check if there are insurance issues with repaired rims first
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