About 1 day
Cracked Wheel Repair
A cracked rim can lose air in seconds. We weld the ones that can be saved — safely.
Cracks come from hard impacts and they’re a safety issue, not a cosmetic one — a cracked wheel can lose air suddenly and let go at speed. Where the crack is repairable (typically the inner barrel), a certified technician TIG-welds it to restore structural integrity, then we re-machine and refinish the wheel.
How we do it
Inspect the crack
We find the full length of the crack and judge whether its location is safely repairable.
Prep & TIG weld
The area is cleaned back to bare metal and TIG-welded by a certified tech.
Machine & pressure test
The weld is dressed flush and the wheel is checked to confirm it holds air.
Refinish
We refinish the repair so the fix disappears into the wheel.
Safety first
Cracks on the bead seat or at a spoke junction are NOT safely repairable — those wheels must be replaced. Never keep driving on a cracked rim.
Common questions
No. A cracked rim can lose air suddenly and cause a blowout, plus poor handling and vibration. Don’t drive on it — have it inspected and either welded (if the crack is in a repairable spot) or replaced first.
Many cracks can be fixed — especially on the inner barrel — by a certified technician who TIG-welds the crack and then refinishes the wheel. Cracks on the bead seat or at a spoke junction are not safely repairable and require replacement. We’ll inspect yours and tell you straight.
Repair is almost always worth it — it typically costs 30–50% of a new OEM wheel and is done in a day or two instead of waiting on a special order. Repair makes sense for curb rash, finish wear, moderate bends and small inner-barrel cracks. Replace only when there’s bead-seat damage, a spoke-junction crack, or the wheel has already been straightened twice.
Send a photo. Get a price. Get back on the road.
Text a clear photo of your wheel and we’ll send a price back — usually within 1 business hour. No appointment needed to ask.