Can I safely repair this alloy wheel?

[Dieselman]

Tyre sidewall compliance would be another reason to stick to 18s.

Surely the sidewalls on larger wheels would be less compliant.

 

[sspeed]

Tyre sidewall compliance would be another reason to stick to 18s.

It wasn't suggested that he have a 16" wheel on permanently..
It was a temporary solution so he could get his 18" wheel repaired but still be mobile..
Much as a Space saver is temporary till you get the puncture fixed..
Im beginning to wish I hadn't said anything !

 

[ringway]

Will 16" wheels clear the brakes on a 430?

Yes. I drove an Avantgarde Estate with 16's on.

It wasn't suggested that he have a 16" wheel on permanently..
It was a temporary solution so he could get his 18" wheel repaired but still be mobile..
Much as a Space saver is temporary till you get the puncture fixed..
Im beginning to wish I hadn't said anything !

I already had the spare wheel thing sorted, thanks.
I just wanted to know if I was going to b*gger up the wheel with my hamfistedness and a big hammer.

 

[BlackC55]

If a 16" wheel was fitted when all the others were 18" that would be an mot fail. Mot fail = unroadworthy.

 

[developer]

I just wanted to know if I was going to b*gger up the wheel with my hamfistedness and a big hammer.

It needs appropriate heat, and I guess knowing what's appropriate is the skill.

Be careful you don't crack it with yer ommer.

 

[flango]

A valid point..
But my E class does have a space saver..
I haven't tried it to see if it actually fits.. I would hope it does, otherwise why have it in the boot ?
My Road wheels are 17"

I fell for this one with my CLK, running staggered 18" set up, spare is a space saver and when I tried it guess what it didn't fit Straight down the scrappy to buy a 16" steelie as a get you home spare, you just have to be careful you get the rolling diameters as close as you can

 

[sspeed]

Thanks Ian..

 

[b16-tbl]

If a 16" wheel was fitted when all the others were 18" that would be an mot fail. Mot fail = unroadworthy.

Unless he ran another one the same axle, as i'm sure you know.

 

[redbaron]

Thanks Ian..
I do hope I am not going to be plagued by "do gooders" on here..
I can see me packing this forum in as well !
Life is too short and I really cant be bothered any more !

used to read:

---Quote (Originally by BlackC55)---
If a 16" wheel was fitted when all the others were 18" that would be an mot fail. Mot fail = unroadworthy.
---End Quote---
Make sure you never use a space saver then.

Why did you edit your post from the original? Or are you just stropping like a girls blouse?

 

[GordonTarling]

Gordon Tarling (I think) mentioned Pristine Wheels (I think) in Milton Keynes - he felt they did a good job that included heat treatment - he didn't say much more though.

There's not a lot more to say - took my 'old' 211 Sport twin-spokes to Pristine for refurbishment, after dropping them off, they called me to say that two of them were 'buckled'. They said they could straighten them for (I think) £40 each and that included the correct heat treatment after straightening. Picked them up a few days later and refitted them - the car did seem to run a bit smoother after that. Best to speak to a refurbisher to ask about repairing the damage before a long trip to get there.

 

[developer]

used to read:



Why did you edit your post from the original? Or are you just stropping like a girls blouse?

You really are a nasty piece of work aren't you - how do you/we benefit from posts this?

 

[azaman]

I wouldn't try to hammer it back to be honest. You risk cracking the wheel (it will take a lot of force on a cold wheel) and very unlikely to get round enough to eliminate vibration.

Most good wheel repair shops can fix the dent, although some believe it does weaken the wheel.