Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

04 wrx just found out the wheel is porous.Anybody heard of this,can it be repaired?

John 37

I've heard of this and (provided the wheel is in good condition) a coat of paint inside the wheel well where it's covered by the tyre, will seal the casting. However, it could be the casting is starting to crack and the problem may not be visible. Have the wheel crack tested if possible or just replace it. The propect of a wheel breaking isn't pleasant.

John

stevie1982

iTrader: (16)

ha funny you say that i have just found out my p1 rim has developed a small hole, i have been advised not to repair and some ahve said it cant. these were tyre specailists so i would say buy anothe rrim if you can or use it as a excuse to buy a flash new set

Dave Y

iTrader: (52)

i have found a firm at tewkesbury who say they can repair the wheel.If this fails i will look for a new set.

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

How do you know its not a porous tyre or leaky bead?