SoCal wheel repair?

[2141pete]

Does anyone know of a place that could repair a cracked wheel? One of my Saleens has a crack across a spoke and I would like to try and have it fixed. As far as I can tell they aren't replicas and it has been hard to find one good rim to replace it with. I emailed some guys on the local Craigslist but they wanted $250. It seems like it's a little much to run a tig across it and smooth it out.

 

[roy_1031]

Sorry wish I could help out but I haven't had that problem yet. Just curious, but how did that happen?

 

[2141pete]

Not sure, I don't remember hitting any potholes or anything like that. It does look like the wheel may have been repaired on the inner lip so my guess is it was from whatever caused that but took longer to crack. I don't think the car was driven much by the previous owners over the last few years so it could have been something from a long time ago.

 

[GrayMach]

There is one by wrecking yards at otay Mesa.

 

[blkGT500nCA]

I don't know that I'd what to have that fixed.

 

[RTCOBRA2964]

I don't know that I'd what to have that fixed.

+1...it could lead to more serious problems in the future!

 

[2141pete]

I guess I will keep looking for a replacement then. I have never seen one crack like this.

 

[2141pete]

Well after some homework my wheels are original made in the USA Saleens and the fronts are 18x9's. I found 1 used wheel on eBay for $190 which will be about the same as having the cracked one repaired once it is all said and done so I think I will just buy a used one and know it's good. I may weld the broken one up myself and keep it for a matching spare though.