Have Potholes damaged your alloy wheels?
Posted on Mon 12th Nov 2018 at 09:58
Potholes are a serious problem for all drivers on the roads of the UK. Even small pot holes can cause lots of damage to alloy wheels and tyres – and with the colder winter weather approaching, potholes are only going to increase in number.
Both driving over pot holes can cause dents and cracks to your alloy wheels. This can be even more of a problem for cars with larger alloys. As larger alloy wheels require tyres with lower-profile sidewalls they are more likely to sustain crack and dent damage due to the fact that there is less surface area and less flexibility to absorb the impact. Even careful drivers can be subject to the odd knock or bump, and so it’s important to regularly check wheels and tyres for signs of damage.
One way to check for cracks or dents is to regularly check the tyre pressure. If the air in a tyre goes down faster than usual, this is usually an indicator that a small crack or dent may have developed – even if you can’t see the crack of dent in your alloy wheel with the naked eye. If you are not sure, then pop down to our showroom and we can check this for you. It’s unwise to continue driving on an alloy wheel with a crack or dent, especially because in wet conditions a large amount of water could be seeping in through the crack, getting underneath the alloy’s protective layer and corroding the alloy underneath.
It’s not all bad news! You don’t need to buy new alloys if your alloy wheels sustain a crack or dent. Diamond Alloys have a speedy and high quality welding service that will have your alloy wheels looking as good as new, not to mention performing like they did when you first got them. Our experts carefully examine your alloys and tyres before repairing, re-fitting and balancing them, giving you a thorough alloy wheel service that usually takes less than 24 hours.
Want to know how the repair service works? We start by grinding out both sides of the crack to remove any contamination, and then weld either side to ensure that the repair has maximum strength. Once this is completed, we grind down the weld so it’s flush with the rest of the alloy, ensuring that it doesn’t damage the inside of the tyre. If you’re concerned about the look of your alloy wheel, we can also refurbish the entire alloy to have it sparkling like new. You’ll never know the alloy wheel had a crack!
If you’d like a quotation for repairing cracks or dents you’ve spotted, or think there’s a problem and would like our experts to take a look, get in touch today.