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Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 6 2015, 07:13 PM

There is a thread in the paddock area about Fuchs being safe for racing. We all agree that all rims should be checked for cracks before we Autocross / Road race. Just wanted to say even cars driven just on the street should be checked for cracked rims. These pictures are from a 73 parts car I picked up last fall. I was all excited because all the rims had zero curb rash and cleaned up nicely, all but one.

This car had been off the road since the mid 90s. Rim wasn't bent either. So just make sure you check your rims for cracks every once in a while.




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Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 6 2015, 09:58 PM

Over-torqued...

Posted by: bdstone914 Jul 6 2015, 10:04 PM

How would over torquing cause a crack like that? I could see that if the crack started at the lug hole but not up in that area.

Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 6 2015, 10:34 PM

They make a cool hose reel...I have one on my shop

Posted by: Montreal914 Jul 6 2015, 10:35 PM

My spare wheel is exactly like that but it has been repaired (welded on the back side). My car came with it. I was lucky enough that I never got a flat tire. The repair was nicely done and I would be comfortable using it to get to my destination.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jul 6 2015, 10:36 PM

Looks like another daily drive on L.A. pothole streets

Posted by: mr914 Jul 6 2015, 10:42 PM

I've always wanted to slice the front/outer 2" off and make a clock

Posted by: Montreal914 Jul 6 2015, 11:02 PM

Potholes in LA

These are potholes! You will find them all over in Montreal.





And this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-coDrnB6SYc

And this is how they get fixed;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU8EVqSb6pA

Posted by: RobW Jul 7 2015, 08:08 AM

All old porsche rims should be checked regularly for cracks and proper application of polish!