Cracked wheel with no impact

ckubojiri · 01-14-2014, 08:37 PM

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. 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!

Trips · 01-14-2014, 08:50 PM

This is the first I have ever heard of such a thing

Have you any idea if the wheels have had any work done?

Can you post pics?

I don't think BMW's issues relate to the Z unless they're made by the same manufacturer and that not likely.

cooltoy · 01-14-2014, 08:51 PM

These are the stock sport Rays?

Wonka2581 · 01-14-2014, 08:56 PM

In for pics...

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.

f1mclarenagr · 01-14-2014, 09:30 PM

Post a pic!

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?

Super Werty · 01-14-2014, 09:38 PM

I worked at Discount Tire and during my time there you would not believe the amount of people that come in with cracked rims...I show them, and they dont care. its crazy. Get it fixed asap before you get hurt or hurt someone else.

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-14-2014, 09:45 PM

I've never heard of this, quite surprising really. But yes, please get it checked out ASAP. I'm surprised you're not losing air.

DEpointfive0 · 01-14-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

I've never heard of this, quite surprising really. But yes, please get it checked out ASAP. I'm surprised you're not losing air.

Depends where it's cracked. If a spoke is cracked you won't lose air

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-14-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Depends where it's cracked. If a spoke is cracked you won't lose air

Wonka2581 · 01-14-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Hes right, if the area that holds air is not compromised it will not lose air. I.E. spoke... so no not werd

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

01-14-2014, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ckubojiri Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 51 Drives: 370Z Chic M6 Sport Rep Power: 15	Cracked wheel with no impact 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. 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! __________________ ...And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. -Nietzsche- Last edited by ckubojiri; 01-14-2014 at 09:29 PM.

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This is the first I have ever heard of such a thing Have you any idea if the wheels have had any work done? Can you post pics? I don't think BMW's issues relate to the Z unless they're made by the same manufacturer and that not likely. __________________

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01-14-2014, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 12	I worked at Discount Tire and during my time there you would not believe the amount of people that come in with cracked rims...I show them, and they dont care. its crazy. Get it fixed asap before you get hurt or hurt someone else. Felix 808 likes this. __________________ The Build

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	I've never heard of this, quite surprising really. But yes, please get it checked out ASAP. I'm surprised you're not losing air. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

01-14-2014, 08:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,937 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	These are the stock sport Rays?

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