Cracked Wheels?

HapaZ · 05-03-2017, 12:29 AM

After replacing a Rohana RC10 due to a wheel crack that was causing air to leak, I decided to check over all of my other wheels. I discovered that I have another tire leaking slowly (3psi per week) and I suspect another cracked wheel. Before I order anything can I get a second opinion on these pictures?

scope22 · 05-03-2017, 06:38 AM

Yep its cracked (source: has eyes)

Rusty · 05-03-2017, 09:51 PM

1st pic looks like incomplete weld around the corner. The 2nd pic is a crack. Need to dye check it.

GetYourWheels · 05-04-2017, 03:29 PM

do a water dunk test.

Zerafian · 05-04-2017, 05:10 PM

you hit something nasty to cause that?

Nixin · 05-04-2017, 05:30 PM

I believe that you may be able to have those repaired at a good shop. Ask around and see. It's still cheaper than buying new ones.

HapaZ · 05-04-2017, 07:16 PM

Well I took them to a reputable shop near me and they didn't think it was worth trying to repair. If Rusty is right about the 1st picture it looks like 2 other wheels have incomplete welds also. I don't trust these wheels anymore... time for something else.

HapaZ · 05-04-2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zerafian

you hit something nasty to cause that?

The thing is that I can't remember hitting anything hard. Weird because I'm also pretty good about checking my tires pressures so I don't think that was a contributing factor either. Im really beginning to think there's something defective in the manufacturing of these.

kenchan · 05-04-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

I believe that you may be able to have those repaired at a good shop. Ask around and see. It's still cheaper than buying new ones.

are they? aren't rohana ebay wheels? just get a new set and run taller sidewall and or more psi.

Rusty · 05-04-2017, 08:01 PM

The rims can be fixed. But I don't know if it would be worth it. You would have to remove the finish. Dye check the whole rim for cracks. Weld prep the cracks, and deflects. Weld, then grind smooth. Redye check the repairs. Then refinish the rim. Depending on the type of aluminium. It still may crack later on.

Nixin · 05-04-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

are they? aren't rohana ebay wheels? just get a new set and run taller sidewall and or more psi.

Not familiar with Rohana nor do I shop for anything on eBay. In that case, why do you not contact the manufacturer/distributor? Inexpensive or not, there should be some recourse for the customers.
http://rohanawheels.com/contacts/

JARblue · 05-05-2017, 07:18 AM

Rohana is cheap replica garbage ... dump those wheels and get some real ones. OEM Sport wheels are very high quality wheels - probably 90% of the wheels that people replace them with are a downgrade

kenchan · 05-05-2017, 07:19 AM

just stick with the 09-12 sport wheels or nismo wheels especially if u dont know wtf ure doing.

HapaZ · 05-05-2017, 10:59 AM

I went with a used pair of sport rays. Lesson learned... but at least I got them at a good price and they came with tires that are good for making smoke.

stansens · 05-05-2017, 07:09 PM

Any chance of manufacturer or tire shop helping in anyway?

05-03-2017, 06:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	Yep its cracked (source: has eyes) mults and Jayhovah like this.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,185 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	1st pic looks like incomplete weld around the corner. The 2nd pic is a crack. Need to dye check it. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,185 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	The rims can be fixed. But I don't know if it would be worth it. You would have to remove the finish. Dye check the whole rim for cracks. Weld prep the cracks, and deflects. Weld, then grind smooth. Redye check the repairs. Then refinish the rim. Depending on the type of aluminium. It still may crack later on. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	I believe that you may be able to have those repaired at a good shop. Ask around and see. It's still cheaper than buying new ones.

05-04-2017, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
HapaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 245 Drives: 2012 370z Base Coupe Rep Power: 11	Well I took them to a reputable shop near me and they didn't think it was worth trying to repair. If Rusty is right about the 1st picture it looks like 2 other wheels have incomplete welds also. I don't trust these wheels anymore... time for something else.

05-05-2017, 07:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Rohana is cheap replica garbage ... dump those wheels and get some real ones. OEM Sport wheels are very high quality wheels - probably 90% of the wheels that people replace them with are a downgrade kenchan, Spooler and Nixin like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just stick with the 09-12 sport wheels or nismo wheels especially if u dont know wtf ure doing. Nixin likes this.

05-05-2017, 10:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
HapaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 245 Drives: 2012 370z Base Coupe Rep Power: 11	I went with a used pair of sport rays. Lesson learned... but at least I got them at a good price and they came with tires that are good for making smoke.

05-05-2017, 07:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
stansens Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 144 Drives: 2016, 370z Rep Power: 193	Any chance of manufacturer or tire shop helping in anyway?

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