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    #1 05r50, Mar 13, 2013
    So I have a bent wheel Cracked on both sides. Thinking back I do recall hitting a nasty pothole a few weeks back in the dark. Hardest one I ever hit. But didn't get a flat from it so I figured I was OK. Guess not.

    I took it to a repair shop got their opinion. Said they would roll the barrel back out and weld the crack. Never been thru this before. Not sure I want to repair or replace this R112.
     

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    #2 eMINIparts, Mar 13, 2013
    Pot hole or SINK hole?
     
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    #3 CHKMINI, Mar 13, 2013
    WOW....that must have been some hole. I'm surprised the tire wasn't damaged. Personally I wouldn't have an issue with the repair considering it where it is.
     
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    #4 Nathan, Mar 13, 2013
    You know my thought since you carried that thing up a flight of steps to show it to me.
     
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    #5 CHKMINI, Mar 13, 2013
    I haven't seen it in person, armchair quarterbacking from the pool in Palm Beach. Jeff, as you know, I have the replacement wheel for you
     
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    #6 ScottinBend, Mar 13, 2013
    Why take the chance....I would replace both the wheel and tire.
     
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    #7 Metalman, Mar 13, 2013
    A weakened wheel is not something to mess with. Just replace it Jeff... Looks like it took a pretty bad hit... Check your alignment and suspension while you are at it....
     
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    #8 05r50, Mar 13, 2013
    As Nathan said, "It will make a nice hose reel"!!
     
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    #9 Dave.0, Mar 13, 2013
    I would buy a new wheel if it was me.

    I don't think I could trust that kind of damaged wheel even if it was fixed.
     
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    #10 itsmewutup, Mar 13, 2013
    Throw a new wheel/tire on and fix that one for a full size spare
     
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    #11 Metalman, Mar 14, 2013
    Jeff... With that hit.... You may be the first R56 owner to see the dreaded "Mushrooming" of the strut towers.... :eek6:

    Have Best check that out when you get their inspection....
     
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    #12 RallyMini370, Mar 25, 2013
    In rallying we bend plenty of wheels, either we knock the bend out or get them welded up. Depending on how bad the damage is. In your case I'd buy a new one as the cracks look pretty bad.
     

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