Cracked Alloy..

[fixit man]

Hi Guys,

I've cracked my wheel and it's leaking air, does anyone know what type this is, it's 18 "..............

Also has anyone had any success welding these ?

Thanks
Kevin

 

[paddy wright]

It's an mv2

 

[andysat]

I didn't think mv2's were prone to cracking?

 

[fixit man]

It's an mv2

Thanks...at least I can try and get one now

 

[fixit man]

I didn't think mv2's were prone to cracking?

I've hit loads of pot holes with these wheels and several times I got out of the car expecting to see the wheel broken ,..yet it wasn't , now I have a slow puncture and find a crack near the rim on the inside, I'll post pics tomorrow

 

[andysat]

True I suppose they take a beating!

 

[srhutch]

Style 135 is its true name.

 

[fixit man]

Style 135 is its true name.

OK Thanks

 

[Wildfire]

I was going to suggest Maidstone Motoliners, but then I looked at your country... Bit of a trek.

 

[fixit man]

I was going to suggest Maidstone Motoliners, but then I looked at your country... Bit of a trek.

Yeah, thanks anyway :lol:

 

[jan_tekin]

I didn't think mv2's were prone to cracking?

Genuine mv2's are not but the one in the picture is a fake I believe

 

[woolybear]

I didn't think mv2's were prone to cracking?

Genuine mv2's are not but the one in the picture is a fake I believe

..I would be inclined to agree, with your comment.. As the centre cap, looks similar to a fake variant / variety..
Combined with the fact, that OE MV2s, have two numbers embossed into the casting, around the centre cap also, I believe..
Best of luck, with sorting the issue, however..

 

[srhutch]

Centre cap means nothing, but do think they are fakes. The end of the spokes should blend into the rim where as these have a definite line. There should be one stamp on originals looking at this site.

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

 

[fixit man]

I think they are fakes too, ah well gonna buy one on Ebay ..then I might have one genuine alloy