what causes wheels to crack
30 May 2006, 11:09 PM
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what causes wheels to crack
as tittle really. why do they sometimes crack on the inner edge. 
31 May 2006, 01:16 PM
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Probably more loaded due to negative camber.
Weaker as inside edge is not supported by the wheel spokes.
Good rims shouldn't do this but some aftermarket stuff may be prone to metal fatigue and fail where the stress is greatest.
Weaker as inside edge is not supported by the wheel spokes.
Good rims shouldn't do this but some aftermarket stuff may be prone to metal fatigue and fail where the stress is greatest.
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mates car done it, think it was after a pothole thou
i have had spokes crack before, must have been a manufacturing defect, as 3 out of the 4 did it, tahnkfully they were only a few months old and got them swapped
i have had spokes crack before, must have been a manufacturing defect, as 3 out of the 4 did it, tahnkfully they were only a few months old and got them swapped
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