Cracked front wheels

burton5809 · 06-10-2019, 09:36 AM

I just wanted to make everyone aware of an issue I had late last week. I was cleaning the race car and had removed the front wheels to clean them and found small cracks near the hub of the wheel on the inside. Each wheel had these all in the same location. I know other racers have had issues with front wheels before but just a friendly reminder to look them over. This could of been costly if I had not found this. These were black anodized Weld Alumastar wheels that I have had for 7 years.

Brad Burton

1320racer · 06-10-2019, 09:44 AM

Inspect your wheels regularly as all these lightweight, front billet wheels crack regardless of manufacturer, some rear wheels too. If you're lucky, you find the crack before it fails and you crash as some have. I've had 2 pairs of Weld Magnum wheels crack, one wheel broke and exited the wheel well as I was tuning into my pit spot after just having made a pass. I know racers that have also had V series crack as well.

Jim Kaekel · 06-10-2019, 10:03 AM

Thanks for sharing, Brad. It serves as a reminder to keep a keen eye on them.

Dave Casey · 06-10-2019, 11:28 AM

Thanks, I will be checking mine this week, good pics showing the cracks too

gsa612 · 06-10-2019, 12:05 PM

If you have Bogart fly's with the black back plate,check them often bad for cracking!. gsa612

CMcAllister · 06-10-2019, 02:47 PM

Do the manufacturers give any help or do they just go in the scrap barrel and you replace them with a new set? How much does the weight of the car enter in to this? Same problem occurring on any lightweight (<2600#) cars?

06-10-2019, 09:36 AM	#1
burton5809 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 31 Likes: 0 Liked 26 Times in 2 Posts	Cracked front wheels I just wanted to make everyone aware of an issue I had late last week. I was cleaning the race car and had removed the front wheels to clean them and found small cracks near the hub of the wheel on the inside. Each wheel had these all in the same location. I know other racers have had issues with front wheels before but just a friendly reminder to look them over. This could of been costly if I had not found this. These were black anodized Weld Alumastar wheels that I have had for 7 years. Brad Burton Attached Thumbnails

06-10-2019, 09:44 AM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Cracked front wheels Inspect your wheels regularly as all these lightweight, front billet wheels crack regardless of manufacturer, some rear wheels too. If you're lucky, you find the crack before it fails and you crash as some have. I've had 2 pairs of Weld Magnum wheels crack, one wheel broke and exited the wheel well as I was tuning into my pit spot after just having made a pass. I know racers that have also had V series crack as well. Last edited by 1320racer; 06-10-2019 at 09:48 AM.

06-10-2019, 10:03 AM	#3
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 531 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Cracked front wheels Thanks for sharing, Brad. It serves as a reminder to keep a keen eye on them. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK Last edited by Jim Kaekel; 06-10-2019 at 10:13 AM.

06-10-2019, 11:28 AM	#4
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,201 Likes: 233 Liked 774 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Cracked front wheels Thanks, I will be checking mine this week, good pics showing the cracks too __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

06-10-2019, 12:05 PM	#5
gsa612 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 100th Meridian Posts: 569 Likes: 116 Liked 280 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Cracked front wheels If you have Bogart fly's with the black back plate,check them often bad for cracking!. gsa612

06-10-2019, 02:47 PM	#6
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 614 Likes: 16 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: Cracked front wheels Do the manufacturers give any help or do they just go in the scrap barrel and you replace them with a new set? How much does the weight of the car enter in to this? Same problem occurring on any lightweight (<2600#) cars?