Fastcar155
MB Enthusiast
Hi , In reality are alloy wheels strong enough in the first place.
If you have your alloy wheels repaired from a correctly coded welder you may have a better chance of a strong and successful repair.
The problem is that depending on the alloy type / structure of the wheel you require the correct welding rods / gas to obtain a good weld.
To have an chance of a successful repair the wheel the wheel has to be totally clean of foreign bodies.
Each repair will be different depending on numerous factors.
Mercedes alloy wheels are expensive so I totally understand the temptation to repair alloy wheels.
In conclusion I feel that the use of the wheel and the type of car the wheel is being put on should dictate the position.
If you only drive the car around town at slow speeds could be OK but refitting a repaired wheel on a proper AMG or any high performance car is at the very least questionable.
If you have your alloy wheels repaired from a correctly coded welder you may have a better chance of a strong and successful repair.
The problem is that depending on the alloy type / structure of the wheel you require the correct welding rods / gas to obtain a good weld.
To have an chance of a successful repair the wheel the wheel has to be totally clean of foreign bodies.
Each repair will be different depending on numerous factors.
Mercedes alloy wheels are expensive so I totally understand the temptation to repair alloy wheels.
In conclusion I feel that the use of the wheel and the type of car the wheel is being put on should dictate the position.
If you only drive the car around town at slow speeds could be OK but refitting a repaired wheel on a proper AMG or any high performance car is at the very least questionable.