Weld or not to weld?

Had 2 tyres replaced today and when they took the old ones off they
found a small crack on the inside rim of one of them. These are 17"
TSW alloys which aren't made any more so no hope of getting a
replacement. New tyre seals fine but they told me I could get the
crack welded? Now while some people are saying that's fine, others are
saying not to do it at all and replace the wheel. This would mean
replacing all 4 !

How safe/unsafe is it to get it welded and does anyone know who could
do it in the Lincoln area?

TIA


cheers,
Len

 

Cant the tyre place do it for you?most places have a person that can
weld wheels (steel or ali) 0r did you not ask , ask them they might be
able to do it or know someone that can do it for a small fee.

 

They can't do it!!

cheers,
Len

 

Time to look on Ebay?

 

Or wreckers - they call them dismantlers now

 

Ok not quite Lincoln, but someone who know what he's doing when it comes to
wheel repairs, only ever heard good things about him...

Ian Jemison
http://www.alloywheelrepairs.com/