Cracked Rim - GTi

**bizarre** · 16-06-2013, 11:00 AM

I have a GTi Polo and the last week I have had a slow leak.
A week to loose 10 lbs
Couldn't see any marks any where.
They are low profile tyres (40 series) but I haven't been smashing into potholes or anything

Anyway - pulled the wheel today, front passenger, and found the rim is cracked.

The car is 2 years old and done 22,000 kms.

Do you reckon it is damage I have done or do you reckon it is a rubbish rim I can claim on warranty

**bizarre** · 16-06-2013, 11:09 AM

OK - dumb thought - can you get them welded??

**noone** · 16-06-2013, 11:21 AM

rims can be repaired, but I'd start with warranty.

**muli** · 16-06-2013, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by noone

rims can be repaired, but I'd start with warranty.

I thought thats only to resurface or straighten?

Is there any damage on the tire?

**bizarre** · 16-06-2013, 11:35 AM

no damage to tyre at all

**ill0gitech** · 16-06-2013, 11:48 AM

Don't suppose the VW dealer sold you Rim Insurance by any chance?
Warranty would be my first bet. Hell, I wouldn't even mention the crack - just that you don't see anything wrong with the tyre

If you have that Rim Insurance, I don't think it costs much to make a claim.

**bizarre** · 16-06-2013, 12:30 PM

Sorry. What do you mean rim insurance?
I am thinking warranty

Unless someone can tell me rims are not covered by warranty

**team_v** · 16-06-2013, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by bizarre

Sorry. What do you mean rim insurance?
I am thinking warranty

Unless someone can tell me rims are not covered by warranty

Why would wheels be covered by a warranty?
Wheels are a consumable and damageable item and you can't prove it was their negligence that caused it.

Best bet would be to buy a new wheel off someone who is upgrading to other wheels.

**Rubbadub** · 16-06-2013, 01:48 PM

A lot of guys on Briskoda have had their rims replaced due to corrosion (a known fault, though not always acknowledged by their local dealer), so it's worth a try for warranty.

**The One** · 16-06-2013, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by team_v

Why would wheels be covered by a warranty?
Wheels are a consumable and damageable item and you can't prove it was their negligence that caused it.

Best bet would be to buy a new wheel off someone who is upgrading to other wheels.

Agree, it's just like trying to claim warranty on the rear cup holder of a Tiguan... Not gonna happen mate.