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CT Jack · 06-08-2019, 08:23 AM

Safety first! Looking at the photos it appears the crack shown has been previously tack welded. It also looks like there is some deep corrosion going on. Personally, I would heave the rim and replace it. It's not worth taking a chance and having it fail, even going 35mph.

06-08-2019, 08:23 AM	#37
CT Jack Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hebron, CT Posts: 432	Re: Tire wheel balancing: is it needed ? Safety first! Looking at the photos it appears the crack shown has been previously tack welded. It also looks like there is some deep corrosion going on. Personally, I would heave the rim and replace it. It's not worth taking a chance and having it fail, even going 35mph.