It's on the inner barrel of the rim, about an inch long. It was first seen when my bro brought it to the shop for a leaky valve stem and the tire mechanic found it. I think it has gotten larger, but I don't have pictures from when it was first found. I'm having the hardest time finding a front rim.

Anyone have experience with cracked forged rims? I've been driving on it for a while now. The rubber patch was put on by the tire mech to prevent air leaks, but I doubt it makes much difference.




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jus for clarification this is the 19" oem rays?

 

Weld it...

 

that can be fixed

 

Take the tire off and get it welded..

 

yup.

If done right, there won't be any differences compared to a non-welded oem ray?

 

Nope, if the guy can weld it'll be no problem.

Ask to see his welds, if they look like this I'd trust him with anything.