Cracks are not always the same size throughout the crack. This doesn't mean it is a crack either. Valid point about the light scratch above the large scratch or crack. OP should have it assessed. It is difficult to tell via a picture, so we cannot give you a true assessment.

Thanks. I ended up getting an assessment. I was curious to get information on cracks and see if others experienced similar.

Are you talking about the dealers assessment or a second opinion?

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You deleted your post. Not fair.

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I've only had the dealer assess.

Maybe because some Euro cars use magnesium alloy wheels which is super light weight but not as durable as aluminum. My magnesium BMW wheels are so light they practically float away once the tires are removed.

In metal they sure are. Unless like above the crack starts inward and works its way out to an edge where the crack likes to split open like it was under pressure and its being forced open. Also metal cracks are straight. This thing heads down, turns sideways, then turns back down.

More examples here:

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