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rear wheel opinions - Gromit - 24-05-14
Hi guys, noticed this morning I seem to have lifted the rim of my rear wheel. Would this be an mot fail or do.you guys think it would be ok as it is?
Re: rear wheel opinions - dcurzon - 24-05-14
Should be ok as long as the tyre seals
Re: rear wheel opinions - SteveCardiff - 24-05-14
I'd look to replace the wheel. You never know when that tyres gonna deflate.
Re: rear wheel opinions - Fazerider - 24-05-14
You're worried about an MOT? I'd be more concerned for my life.
That looks pretty bad and if/when it deflates it'll do it when the tyre's under stress as you're cornering.
Re: rear wheel opinions - dcurzon - 24-05-14
I should clarify my answer - I was referring to MOT.
I wouldn't want to ride on it though
Re: rear wheel opinions - His Dudeness - 24-05-14
bin it. can't be safe. wheels are cheap. you'll get one in the for sale section
Re: rear wheel opinions - unfazed - 24-05-14
It is repairable by any good alloy wheel repair specialist for around £50
Re: rear wheel opinions - Lumpy - 24-05-14
£50 buys a replacement. That amount of deformation is a scrapper. How the fuck though? Spares are easy to come by, I have a pair in the garage.
Re: rear wheel opinions - unfazed - 24-05-14
I have seen worse repaired, but if you can give him a wheel in good condition for £50 or less it is a no brainer
Re: rear wheel opinions - Chris - 26-05-14
Better change it, Never know what damage has been done to the structure of the wheels itself, could easily have a massive crack waiting to open up and spit you off.
Be safe.
Chris
Re: rear wheel opinions - bbb - 26-05-14
Three or four on ebay at the moment at around the £50 - £60 price. Not worth the risk at all.
Re: rear wheel opinions - Deefer666 - 26-05-14
Thats fucked and by rights any MOT inspectors is gonna fail that under rim deformation, I have a whole heap of spare rears in the workshop