Bent Wheel

Trauma · Jan 5, 2019

Putting on a new tire to day, I noticed my front Mag has a bent/scratched lip. I have no idea how or when this happened. Is this what a pot hole does, or something else? Is it repairable? TIA

Phl · Jan 5, 2019

Holy cow! A crash would explain it. I have no idea if a magnesium wheel could be fixed. I have seen aluminum ones bent way worse than that and they could be fixed

Trauma · Jan 6, 2019

A crash- lol think I’d remember that!!

DCPanni · Jan 6, 2019

Pretty sure a magnesium wheel can’t be fixed. With an aluminum wheel heat can be applied, carefully, and a bend can be fixed. Apply heat to a magnesium wheel and it might catch fire.

Pard · Jan 6, 2019

Let us know what the manufacturer and the dealer say about repairability.

Depending on cost, it may make sense to buy a used wheel if available, in good condition.

scotman623 · Jan 6, 2019

Unfortunately magnesium wheels can’t be fixed, I have had several aluminum ones fixed without issues.. Sucks My friend!!

Phl · Jan 6, 2019

DCPanni said:
Pretty sure a magnesium wheel can't be fixed. With an aluminum wheel heat can be applied, carefully, and a bend can be fixed. Apply heat to a magnesium wheel and it might catch fire.

I had to learn that when I tried to burn off the coating off a porsche valve cover which I thought to be aluminum. Was a pretty bright sight to see

Trauma · Jan 6, 2019

Phl said:
I had to learn that when I tried to burn off the coating off a porsche valve cover which I thought to be aluminum. Was a pretty bright sight to see

Good to know - if I replace it, I'll use the old one as a fire starter for my fireplaces

bradp51 · Jan 6, 2019

Trauma said:
Good to know - if I replace it, I'll use the old one as a fire starter for my fireplaces

Is that your OEM wheel ? If it is then it should be aluminium not magnesium. If not repairable I do not think you will be able to use it as a fire starter.

Phl · Jan 6, 2019

Trauma said:
Good to know - if I replace it, I'll use the old one as a fire starter for my fireplaces

Just tiny chunks please

able duc · Jan 6, 2019

Looks like an OZ wheel from that bit of spoke I see Brad

bradp51 · Jan 7, 2019

able duc said:
Looks like an OZ wheel from that bit of spoke I see Brad

You have a better eye than me. I cannot tell what it is from the photo. At least second hand ones come up here all the time and usually cheap.

Trauma · Jan 8, 2019

bradp51 said:
You have a better eye than me. I cannot tell what it is from the photo. At least second hand ones come up here all the time and usually cheap.

Here is the replacement - $1200 US after removing the VAT. I paid $2200 for the pair in '12. Is it possible to damage the one side as the picture shows? I am just suspicious it was done in mounting.

https://www.omniaracing.net/en/fron...dels-2012-p-24544.html?currency=USD&pID=24544

Trauma · Jan 8, 2019

bradp51 said:
Is that your OEM wheel ? If it is then it should be aluminium not magnesium. If not repairable I do not think you will be able to use it as a fire starter.

These are not OEM - I purchased these Forged Mags back in 2012

bradp51 · Jan 9, 2019

Trauma said:
Here is the replacement - $1200 US after removing the VAT. I paid $2200 for the pair in '12. Is it possible to damage the one side as the picture shows? I am just suspicious it was done in mounting.

https://www.omniaracing.net/en/fron...dels-2012-p-24544.html?currency=USD&pID=24544

Ok. I thought you may have just been using the generic term as in mag wheels vs spoke. I actually bought some of these last year from Italy but bought the gold ones for some extra bling. Still have not got around to fitting yet. I will be extra careful with mine now I have seen your photos.

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