Alloy rim damaged on the inside

[TheWineMonkey]

Managed to 'kerb' my alloy on the inside, using one of those car washes with a metal rail on entry. [reminder to self don't use a car wash again]. Obviously you can't see it, and it was quite tricky actually checking it was damaged. So my question is it worth getting repaired? Will long term corrosion cause damage to the whole wheel.

Cheers and Happy Chrismas

Alan

[JEZDS3]

Sorry to hear about your wheel Alan! From my experience with alloy bicycle wheels,if they get damaged and a crack forms,eventually this will become a split and rim failure could result! But this is a much thicker alloy car wheel so made of sturdier stuff! I would at least get it repaired,if I still wasn`t happy, I would seriously consider replacing it. If in doubt,get it checked out! Happy Christmas!

[TheWineMonkey]

Thanks for that Jezz. Hopefully won't be too expensive as its not the diamond cut side. I will look into it when I get back. Happy Christmas!

[JEZDS3]

Cheers Alan,hope you get sorted soon! Have a peaceful Christmas.

[TheWineMonkey]

Peaceful Christmas? I don't think so, not with the niece and nephew here! Can't complain they are being very well behaved! You too .... hopefully see you on a meet soon.

[JEZDS3]

We have two dogs now,a Parson`s Jack Russell pup called Dougal to keep Dylan amused! We will try to keep our household calm this Christmas!

There are plenty of meets I would like to go to in 2016,always dictated to by work though,Heritage Motor Centre in March will be a strong possibility.

Apologies for getting off topic!

[Owd git]

. So my question is it worth getting repaired? Will long term corrosion cause damage to the whole wheel.


Alan

I would just seal the scuffed area with touch-up lacquer- you don't even have to make a tidy job of it since its out of sight