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08-04-2001, 12:59 AM

ok look at my rims..... one the driver side rear... one of the 5 spokes is cracked like severed all the way through.... now i need new rims =0( what do i do?!! is it dangerous to drive it?

*Jeff240sx* · 08-04-2001, 01:11 AM

What did you hit?? Rims are tough... granted your spokes aren't that large.  I'd go to the insurance company if you have full coverage, and say you hit a curb.
Sorry man...
-Jeff

08-04-2001, 01:14 AM

the thing is i didnt hit anything so im kinda lost.... like how the #### did it happen you know?

Boostaholic · 08-04-2001, 01:18 AM

Depends on how strong the rims are. Personally, If the rim cracked on a spoke without you hitting anything I would say they are pretty weak. Now when you are driving there is ALOT more added stress on all the other spokes trying to compensate for the slight shift in weight since there is the gap and if any others break, your whole wheel could go flying off at anytime. So, it could be dangerous, but I dont know HOW dangerous.

08-04-2001, 01:30 AM

#### and i was goin 115 in my car for the first time ever...... i wonder if it happened then? i dont think so i didnt hit n e bumps or n e thing GRRRRRRRRR oh well its n excuse to get new rims :biggrin:

*drifterx* · 08-05-2001, 09:36 AM

speed does nto crack rims (i mean 115 should not crack it) probably u hit a sewer hole or pot hole....
try the insurance company but dont tell them u hit a curb or u will get a surcharge
tell them it was a big hole in the street where they were fixing the road or something

08-04-2001, 12:59 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	ok look at my rims..... one the driver side rear... one of the 5 spokes is cracked like severed all the way through.... now i need new rims =0( what do i do?!! is it dangerous to drive it?

08-04-2001, 01:11 AM	#2
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 41 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What did you hit?? Rims are tough... granted your spokes aren't that large.  I'd go to the insurance company if you have full coverage, and say you hit a curb. Sorry man... -Jeff

08-04-2001, 01:14 AM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	the thing is i didnt hit anything so im kinda lost.... like how the #### did it happen you know?

08-04-2001, 01:18 AM	#4
Boostaholic Join Date: May 2001 Location: Littleton, Colorado Age: 43 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Depends on how strong the rims are. Personally, If the rim cracked on a spoke without you hitting anything I would say they are pretty weak. Now when you are driving there is ALOT more added stress on all the other spokes trying to compensate for the slight shift in weight since there is the gap and if any others break, your whole wheel could go flying off at anytime. So, it could be dangerous, but I dont know HOW dangerous.

08-04-2001, 01:30 AM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	#### and i was goin 115 in my car for the first time ever...... i wonder if it happened then? i dont think so i didnt hit n e bumps or n e thing GRRRRRRRRR oh well its n excuse to get new rims :biggrin:

08-05-2001, 09:36 AM	#6
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 43 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	speed does nto crack rims (i mean 115 should not crack it) probably u hit a sewer hole or pot hole.... try the insurance company but dont tell them u hit a curb or u will get a surcharge tell them it was a big hole in the street where they were fixing the road or something