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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by pcelenta, May 16, 2005.

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  1. pcelenta

    pcelenta Karting

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    #1 pcelenta, May 16, 2005
    discovered this weekend that one of my 14X7 campy rims on my 308 has a 2 inch stress crack in it where the inner wheel meets the rim...additionally, it is leaking air from said crack. I have heard that these rims have a limited shelf life due to the magnesium corroding (I had those vain like blisters a few years back that I sanded out and refinished) is that true? Can they be repaired? is it worth it and will it be safe? I'm skeptical of buying a used rim as I don't want to run into the same problem. Are those 16" replica rims still available and from whom?
     
  2. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    #2 Nuvolari, May 16, 2005
    The rim is not worth repairing because finding a used rim is cheaper. I would only repair the rim if it were a hard to find wheel but the 308 14" wheels are in no demand.

    As for the 16" wheels. www.superformance.co.uk has them and so do some guys in the US (not sure who).
     
  3. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #3 f355spider, May 16, 2005
    Watch Ebay, 14" rims are available there all the time. I'm sure you can find a nice replacement.
     
  4. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

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    #4 Birdman, May 16, 2005
    The Superformance rims are now distributed in the USA by T. Rutlands. They are about $1600 a set. A bargain! And you can put decent tires on them. And they look GREAT!

    Birdman
     

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