Crack testing road wheels

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Andy Stevens
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Crack testing road wheels

Post by Andy Stevens »

Has anyone experience of getting road wheels crack tested?

Given that my wheels are nearly 60 years old, think it might be a good idea before I spend money on paint and tyres.

Who does this sort of thing?

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Re: Crack testing road wheels

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I suggest that you look in the Yellow Pages for a firm that offers "Non destructive Testing". People who do welding inspection and testing should also be able to do crack testing.
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Re: Crack testing road wheels

Post by Keith Clements »

Since you have them paint free I would weld them up around where they will crack if they have not already. Then have them heat relieved and if you want to crack tested.

I think I would put money on them having cracks so weld them first.
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