Cracked Alloy Wheel

[radek at istar.ca]

David,

I had the exact same thing happen to me.  The tire would slowly lose pressure.
A crack on the inside of the rim was the reason.  I bought the car in this condition
so I guess the PO is to blame.  I bet he gave the car to monkey lads who have
the habit of hitting the rim with a hammer if it sticks to the hub.  That would
do it.

There is a company in Montreal called P-Jacques which specializes in repairing
alloy rims.  They are expensive though, I was quoted Can$250 for getting my rim
fixed.  You might be better off buying a set of used rims from a wrecking yard.
Good luck!

Radek.
91 V8Q 5-sp
88 90Q

> Message: 1
> From: "David Torrey" <RNE905 at maine.edu>
> To: "V6-12V List" <V6-12V at Audifans.com>,
> 	"Quattro List" <Quattro at Audifans.com>
> Subject: Cracked Alloy Wheel
> Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 23:03:49 -0500
> Organization: NEPSWL
>
> Audi List -
>
> I had a front tire that was losing air.  Finally,  found a crack in the
> alloy wheel of my '93 100CSQ Avant.  I assume that this can't be repaired.
> Anyone have a source for a replacement?  I am going to try a few salvage
> yards on Monday.
>
>
> Very puzzling.  Tire is fine and there is no apparent damage to the wheel.
> Anyone else experience this wheel failure?
>
> Regards
>
> David
Torrey