Why do BMW alloys crack?

Even something as seemingly small as a pothole can lead to cracks in your wheels. While you are driving make sure to carefully watch the roads as potholes, debris and other unexpected obstacles in the road can all lead to bent or cracked wheels.

Why do my alloys keep cracking?

Cracked alloys are commonly caused by kerbs, potholes or uneven roads. Cracked alloys are typically more serious than a scuffed alloy, but most cracks can be repaired by a professional. It can be difficult to spot cracks in alloys, due to dirt and grime on the wheels.

Can you repair alloy wheel crack?

A cracked alloy is most commonly caused when a wheel bumps into a kerb, or even because of potholes or uneven roads. Whilst more serious than a kerbed alloy, a cracked alloy is still something Prestige Wheels can repair without needing to completely replace the wheel.

Can BMW Alloys be repaired?

Alloy Wheel Refurbishment is a service which restores an alloy wheel to as close to its original condition as possible. An alloy wheel refurb is the best service to get if you simply want to remove any alloy damage which has caused scraping and scratching.

Are repaired alloys safe?

If it was done by an expert repair company, the wheels should be fine. But if it wasn’t, there could be problems with stress cracks occurring on the wheel and the tyres could deflate.

Can you repair alloys?

Contrary to popular belief, alloy wheels can be repaired assuming they aren’t completely bent out of shape and ruined. Small scratches dents can be repaired, and in some cases, even slight bends can be straightened up for no issue.

Do run flat Tyres crack alloys?

Alloy wheels fitted with runflats are susceptible to cracking. This is due to the sidewall of the tyre being so hard (to support the vehicle in the event of a flat tyre) all of the shock energy from potholes, bumps etc is transferred into the wheel causing a fracture. As you can see the alloy wheel is quite deformed.

Are cracked rims repairable?

Most of the time a cracked rim cannot be repaired, the entire wheel has to be replaced. Bent rims can sometimes be repaired, but a cracked rim has the potential to fail so they have to be replaced.

Can a cracked rim be welded?

The direction of the crack: Most of the time, a crack on the back side of the wheel will cross the flange and bead area at right angles to the direction the wheel spins. This type of crack can be welded, because it can be opened up to accept the weld.