To What Extent Does Wheel Rim Scraping Require Repair?
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Wheel rim scraping requires immediate repair if deformation occurs to prevent safety hazards. Below are the treatment methods for wheel rim scraping: Wheel rim edge scraping damage: When the car wheel rotates close to the edge of the road, it is easy to damage the outer edge of the wheel rim. In such cases, professional welding technology can perfectly restore and refurbish the wheel rim. Wheel rim edge damage: If the car's wheel rim is accidentally hit by a hard object, it may cause the edge to break. Under such circumstances, the car tire must be replaced, but the wheel rim can still be perfectly restored and refurbished through welding and reshaping. Wheel rim twisting or deformation: When the car wheel rim is subjected to collision or impact, it is prone to bending or deformation of the wheel rim edge, which is considered severe damage. As long as the structure of the wheel rim is not compromised, the damaged wheel rim can be reshaped and corrected using wheel rim repair equipment and special techniques.
After driving for so many years, wheel rim scratches are all too common. To be honest, I don’t bother fixing minor scratches—they just look a bit unsightly. But there are a few cases where repairs are necessary: scratches deeper than 2 mm, the kind where your fingernail noticeably catches when you run a finger over them, need immediate attention to avoid tire damage; deformed wheel edges, even slightly warped ones, can compromise the tire seal, leading to slow leaks; and damage in the bead seat area—where the tire meets the rim—is especially dangerous. Once, my wheel had a gouge, and it leaked air slowly every time I hit a pothole, costing me 500 bucks for a rim repair. If the structure is deformed or cracked, it’s safer to just replace the wheel outright.
