comm4nd3r

Ok, so i've had my prelude about a year now. Just put a new set of tires on it today and had the guy come out and tell me my wheel had a crack in it. I'm like, wtf. So he shows me and the crack is on the spoke. (see attached picture). It goes all the way through, i got a mirror out and checked the back.

I have no idea how long its been there, but probably a while. I know i've noticed while cleaning my car before, but never paid any attention to it. I would be a lot more concerned if the crack was closer to the tire.. however I want some opinions. Is this just cosmetic or could this cause me problems?

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Keith

If it's all the way through, I wouldn't drive on it much longer. You could have the wheel refinished and they could weld the crack... or just buy a used OEM wheel on ebay for cheap... just make sure you get one on the right side.

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Mugenlude

I would take the wheel off the car and see if the crack is all of the way across the back of the spoke. I don't think that the finish would crack like that, so it's probably actually a crack in the wheel. I would get a different wheel ASAP, and not drive on that one, put the spare on if you have to.

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comm4nd3r

I did a quick search on ebay and didn't turn up anything. Happen to have any links?

I may stop by a place that does body work and see if they can get me a wheel from a junk yard or something.