Bogart wheel cracked again!

denbreeden · 09-27-2017, 02:35 PM

I went out to unload my Drag Pak today and the left front tire was flat. After airing it up I rolled it out before it went flat again, pulled the wheel and tire and discovered two 8-10 inch long cracks on the inside of the wheel. I always check them while I'm checking tire pressure but this was inside the wheel and couldn't be seen on the car. This is the second time my Bogart wheels have cracked, last time I lost the tire coming of the track. No more Bogart wheels for me but it is a good reminder to keep a close eye on your equipment. This would have caused a serious accident if it came apart going down the track.

Dennis Breeden

David Lee · 09-27-2017, 04:17 PM

is the aluminum cracking or the welds?

denbreeden · 09-27-2017, 04:25 PM

The aluminum.

Jim Kaekel · 09-27-2017, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the heads-up. I know that their not the only company that's had problems with cracked wheels. I think it all goes back to us racers continually wanting lighter & faster.

denbreeden · 09-27-2017, 05:10 PM

Would forged one piece front wheels be a better choice?

David Lee · 09-27-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by denbreeden

The aluminum.

have you given bogart a call on this matter

SSDiv6 · 09-27-2017, 06:30 PM

One brand of racing wheels that is overlooked and of great quality is Lindsay Racing Products in Peoria, Arizona.

http://lrpwheels.com/

denbreeden · 09-27-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

have you given bogart a call on this matter

No, last time I sent them back and they put thicker inner and outer hoops on, apparently still not strong enough. No sense in spending more money with Bogart. They make a nice light wheel but I don't want to keep taking chances.

David Lee · 09-27-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by denbreeden

No, last time I sent them back and they put thicker inner and outer hoops on, apparently still not strong enough. No sense in spending more money with Bogart. They make a nice light wheel but I don't want to keep taking chances.

thanks for the update I guess these should be used only on lighter combos

Bob Mulry · 09-27-2017, 10:40 PM

How fast do you drive around corners??

I have seen cars exiting the shut down area at speeds that scare me.

Side loading causes the wheel to flex and flex causes work hardening which leads to cracks..

I know how heavy my car is and I baby it around corners..

Just sayin'

09-27-2017, 02:35 PM	#1
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 515 Likes: 159 Liked 77 Times in 34 Posts	Bogart wheel cracked again! I went out to unload my Drag Pak today and the left front tire was flat. After airing it up I rolled it out before it went flat again, pulled the wheel and tire and discovered two 8-10 inch long cracks on the inside of the wheel. I always check them while I'm checking tire pressure but this was inside the wheel and couldn't be seen on the car. This is the second time my Bogart wheels have cracked, last time I lost the tire coming of the track. No more Bogart wheels for me but it is a good reminder to keep a close eye on your equipment. This would have caused a serious accident if it came apart going down the track. Dennis Breeden Attached Thumbnails

09-27-2017, 04:17 PM	#2
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,097 Likes: 404 Liked 250 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Bogart wheel cracked again! is the aluminum cracking or the welds?

09-27-2017, 04:25 PM	#3
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 515 Likes: 159 Liked 77 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Bogart wheel cracked again! The aluminum.

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Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,222 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Bogart wheel cracked again! Thanks for the heads-up. I know that their not the only company that's had problems with cracked wheels. I think it all goes back to us racers continually wanting lighter & faster. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

09-27-2017, 05:10 PM	#5
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 515 Likes: 159 Liked 77 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Bogart wheel cracked again! Would forged one piece front wheels be a better choice?

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SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Bogart wheel cracked again! One brand of racing wheels that is overlooked and of great quality is Lindsay Racing Products in Peoria, Arizona. http://lrpwheels.com/

09-27-2017, 10:40 PM	#10
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,017 Likes: 57 Liked 321 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Bogart wheel cracked again! How fast do you drive around corners?? I have seen cars exiting the shut down area at speeds that scare me. Side loading causes the wheel to flex and flex causes work hardening which leads to cracks.. I know how heavy my car is and I baby it around corners.. Just sayin' __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports