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 daver6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #26
welshpug! wrote: Bmw runflat alloys tend to crack too. I only had issues from fair impacts, 11k miles of welsh lanes and city driving theyre still round. Yeah, a lad at work was saying that too ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
 Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 11:43
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daver6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #27
rich306 wrote: I know for a fact i wouldn't buy a wheel that has been welded! I'm not too fussed, ideally not, but I'd certainly run a welded wheel ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 11:44
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rich306
Seasoned Pro  Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #28
Well obviously  as you're running a welded wheel now haha! ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 11:55
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro  Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #29
It looks too high, what kind of penetration has it got also its not very neat.Iv had an alloy welded before and it looked a lot neater than that one. Did the welder weld a plate at the back to give it a bit more strength? I never said i was an expert, so keep your comments to your self as they never have any use. You dont have to be an expert to know that the weld shouldnt be trusted, especially if there isnt a plate welded at the back and how weak these alloys are. ________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 11:56
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daver6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #30
beez_neez_gt wrote: It looks too high, what kind of penetration has it got also its not very neat. Iv had an alloy welded before and it looked a lot neater than that one. Did the welder weld a plate at the back to give it a bit more strength? I never said i was an expert, so keep your comments to your self as they never have any use. You can't very well say "That welding is s**t..... I'm no expert" Yes, the crack was prevented from spreading, the penetration is perfect and it was built up a little ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 12:02
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daver6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #31
beez_neez_gt wrote: It looks too high, what kind of penetration has it got also its not very neat. Iv had an alloy welded before and it looked a lot neater than that one. Did the welder weld a plate at the back to give it a bit more strength? I never said i was an expert, so keep your comments to your self as they never have any use. You dont have to be an expert to know that the weld shouldnt be trusted, especially if there isnt a plate welded at the back and how weak these alloys are. clever hindsight edit there, ey?Didn't need a plate welding to it ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 14:25
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coskev
Seasoned Pro  Location: Oswestry Registered: 01 Nov 2009 Posts: 3,132 Status: Offline |
Post #32
welshpug! wrote: Bmw runflat alloys tend to crack too. Sidewalls on runflats are stupidly hard,hence why you can drive them flat I suppose!! ________________________________________ Red GTB1756 powered Fabia VRS daily driver,LBSC Gti6 eater........Mac1 ZR R1 kit car build in progress. |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 14:48
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ian7675
Techno Viking  Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
Post #33
beez_neez_gt wrote: I never said i was an expert, so keep your comments to your self. But you made a comment yourself in the first place . Besides, if a weld is done correctly then it shouldn't need a plate and it certainly won't be a weak spot on the wheel.________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 15:30
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #34
Right ok, my alloy is a strong type and was bend via a kerb by the previous owner. The alloy wheel specialist welded a plate at the back. A proper alloy wheel specialist would not leave it or weld it like that and i wouldnt want to use it if mine were mended like that. All it takes is going round the bend over a pot hole and possibly badly break in that area.Heat weakens the aluminium to a degree which is why the specialist welded a plate at the back of where it was mended, the crack opened up around the edge, it maybe alright its just i wouldnt risk using it looking at he welds and no ectra strength added around that area. The specialist said he would not touch it if my alloy had a crack or ended up getting one due to mending it. The weld looks high and messy and wouldnt risk using the wheel looking like that. Wheels, brakes and steering parts are the most important, take it to a spe ialist just to get a secknd opinion in case as im sure you dont want the wheel to break during use. ________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 15:50
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #35
Right ok, my alloy is a strong type and was bend via a kerb by the previous owner. The alloy wheel specialist welded a plate at the back. A proper alloy wheel specialist would not leave it or weld it like that and i wouldnt want to use it if mine were mended like that. All it takes is going round the bend over a pot hole and possibly badly break in that area.Heat weakens the aluminium to a degree which is why the specialist welded a plate at the back of where it was mended, the crack opened up around the edge, it maybe alright its just i wouldnt risk using it looking at he welds and no ectra strength added around that area. ________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 16:05
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ian7675
Techno Viking Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
Post #36
To be fair when I had one repaired it came back almost good as new. The weld was ground right down and smoothed off so it was flush with the rest of the rim. That was 3 years ago and it's still going strong.________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 16:31
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #37
ian7675 wrote: To be fair when I had one repaired it came back almost good as new. The weld was ground right down and smoothed off so it was flush with the rest of the rim. That was 3 years ago and it's still going strong. Is it possible to get the Cyclones repaired on here? i have a slight flat spot on one of mine (it still balances ok). I've had a spin out on buckled wheels in the past which is why i'll only stick this alloy on the back now. ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 20:19
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #38
Depends how bad they are, get it to an alloy wheel specialist.I've straightened a few alloys out just with hide hammers or blocks of wood and sledges. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 20:34
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #39
welshpug! wrote: Depends how bad they are, get it to an alloy wheel specialist. I've straightened a few alloys out just with hide hammers or blocks of wood and sledges. Hmmmm, i need to take a decent look in the new year when i have time and the right place to do it in. ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 21:12
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daver6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #40
I could have taken a soft pad to it or a belt and tidied it up, but so what? Are you suggesting it being neat and looking as good as new (which was not necessary) has an impact on the strength of the repair? I've never seen a repaired wheel that was plated. Sure the specialist didn't fook up and mess up the weld, so plated and backfilled? ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 21:51
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
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daver6 wrote: I could have taken a soft pad to it or a belt and tidied it up, but so what? Are you suggesting it being neat and looking as good as new (which was not necessary) has an impact on the strength of the repair? I've never seen a repaired wheel that was plated. Sure the specialist didn't fook up and mess up the weld, so plated and backfilled? As long as it's practical and works, surely in winter times that's all that matters?  ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 21:58
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daver6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #42
exactly mate, t'other lad was suggesting it was a bad weld. I've never seen a plated wheel though________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2012 at 09:29
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #43
Same, no need if its done properly.Dont see banded wheels plated do you ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2012 at 10:24
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daver6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: Same, no need if its done properly. Dont see banded wheels plated do you Hence my theory that his specialist had an issue.... I'm guessing half the wheel dropped away as he stuck the power to it, so plated and back filled As long as it looks neat though.... ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2012 at 10:54
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ian7675
Techno Viking Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
Post #45
daver6 wrote: I could have taken a soft pad to it or a belt and tidied it up, but so what? Are you suggesting it being neat and looking as good as new (which was not necessary) has an impact on the strength of the repair? If that's a question about my post then no I'm not saying that, I just described how mine was finished when it was repaired. Personally I believe if somebody takes the time to give a good finish then he's someone who takes pride in what he does. ________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2012 at 11:43
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daver6
Seasoned Pro Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
Post #46
No, Ian, we're on about beez_neez! If I'd paid for it to be done, then I'd expect it to come back with the weld finished etc As I didn't pay and spent a few minutes on it, I'm not bothered  ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2012 at 11:46
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ian7675
Techno Viking Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
Post #47
Ah, i didn't realise you had done it yourself.________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2012 at 11:49
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rich306
Seasoned Pro Location: Portsmouth Registered: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 1,834 Status: Offline |
Post #48
daver6 wrote: No, Ian, we're on about beez_neez! If I'd paid for it to be done, then I'd expect it to come back with the weld finished etc As I didn't pay and spent a few minutes on it, I'm not bothered Fair enough  ________________________________________ Richies Project RallyeElectrical work carried out in Portsmouth jamiek_uk2000 wrote: - Top Tip!!! You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time |
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Posted 23rd Dec 2012 at 13:15
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