Cracked wheel with no impact

Zbrah · 01-14-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri

Anybody else have problems with premature cracked wheel with no impact damage? I've noticed it for awhile on my front right, but didn't think much about it. A friend keeps telling me to have the dealer look into it as it's not normal and can be dangerous. Planning to during the next service, but it won't be for awhile. I've got an '09 Sport.

Doing some research, I found BMW had a class action lawsuit relating to a similar issue on their 19 inch alloys. BMW Cracked Rim Investigation

Thanks!

So you're just going to continue to drive on your cracked out rim? Really?

ckubojiri · 01-14-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

So you're just going to continue to drive on your cracked out rim? Really?

Dude!! I've been driving on it for awhile already.

I know quite a bit about my car, but never looked into the implications of a potentially cracked wheel. No loss of pressure or other factors. Definitely going to get it looked at ASAP.

Will try to post a pic tomorrow.

Yes, they are the stock sport wheels. Never had any work done on them as I bought the car new.

DEpointfive0 · 01-14-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri

Dude!! I've been driving on it for awhile already.

I know quite a bit about my car, but never looked into the implications of a potentially cracked wheel. No loss of pressure or other factors. Definitely going to get it looked at ASAP.

Will try to post a pic tomorrow.

Yes, they are the stock sport wheels. Never had any work done on them as I bought the car new.

Which part is cracked? And sport rays or base?

ckubojiri · 01-14-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Which part is cracked? And sport rays or base?

I have the Sport Rays. The crack appears near the base of one of the V's on one of the spokes.

DEpointfive0 · 01-14-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri

I have the Sport Rays. The crack appears near the base of one of the V's on one of the spokes.

Wow, wierd... It sucks because you're likely out of warranty. Call Nissan corporate if a dealer won't do anything for you, and please don't drive on it

ckubojiri · 01-14-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Wow, wierd... It sticks because you're likely out of warranty. Call Nissan corporate if a dealer won't do anything for you, and please don't drive on it

Yea, but even if I'm out of warranty, if it's a defect I'll get what I need from them somehow. Been taking her to the same dealer for over 3 years. They know me pretty well by now. Lol

Thanks for the advice. I'll be calling corporate if it comes down to that.

DEpointfive0 · 01-14-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri

Yea, but even if I'm out of warranty, if it's a defect I'll get what I need from them somehow. Been taking her to the same dealer for over 3 years. They know me pretty well by now. Lol

Thanks for the advice. I'll be calling corporate if it comes down to that.

I doubt your dealer will shell out 600-700 for a wheel just to keep you happy

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