Butzi

Rear driver's side wheel was slowly losing air every now and again. A few weeks ago I had my tire shop inspect the tire/wheel, dunk test and all, they found nothing. Today, I had enough, so I took off the wheel and really went over it.

Well, I found a hairline fracture on the inner rim. I don't race, but this doesn't look good (and I not sure I am responsible for it, either; I bought these used...). I will assume it is not fixable...?

Does anyone have an extra 993tt hollow spoke twist for the rear (18x10) for sale???? Rennlister discount appreciated...

BTW, I have a set of 996TT hollows in good condition sitting in my garage, if anyone is interested. Just haven't been marketing them for sale.

Here's some photos, vertical line=crack:

FisterD

Not sure if it is fixable, but I wouldn't take the chance.
I say replace it.

Butzi

I'm searching the web, going to eBay, probably will contact Wheel Enhancement and salvage yards on Monday.

What a bummer! I had just decided to hold onto her until I REALLY need the larger car (end of the Summer/Fall) and Audi brings over the 3.0 TDI... ugh.

Stealth 993

That sucks!

Sell the other 3 & pick up a set of 996's! I got a set...

Butzi

LOL. I got a set of 996's (for sale); picked up the 993s to go retro...actually, I don't need the extra 1" width for the rears (996tt wheel vs 993tt), considering the replacement cost of tires, not worth it, especially off the track...and I like the 993 twist.

Stealth 993

Me to, I'm looking for a reasonable set of hollow spoke 993 wheels! I NEED the extra for the WB, well not really, I just like how they fill the wheel well.

Butzi

Here's a set for your "narrow-body" C4: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/592234251.html

Maybe for the commute...

kdurg

Here's one on Ebay. They're not cheap.........

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FACTO...em290212643872

Good Luck !

V

Jeff, I had the same problem happen to me . I have been looking for a front 8x18 hollowspoke wheel ever since.. Wheel enhancement quoted me $500 for one spare.. Thought it was a bit steep.. Posted in the wanted section but no luck. If anyone has one for a reasonable price plz PM me. Part number is 993.362.136.00. GL Jeff.

Mark Wilson

The 996 twists look pretty darn good on Arctic.

Butzi

Thanks Keith. I saw that listing last night but the photos are not rendering on my computer. Does anyone else have this problem? Don't want to bid on something I can't see.

Butzi

Now there's a nice shot

Stealth 993

It takes a while to load, but the rim looks very good!

richardew

I have a crack on the inner rim. The tire would go flat overnight. I took it to Wheels America today and they said that they could fix and refinish the wheel for $129. I'm going to pick up the wheel tomorrow. They have a location in northern CA
http://www.wheelsamerica.com/

Butzi

They even have a rear twist available for $325, but I'll have to call to see whether it is hollow or not (there is one for $225, so I'll assume this is hollow). Thanks for the heads-up! Let us know how the work looks after you pick it up.

I'm hesitant to use a wheel that has been damaged...I'll assume their replacement ones are remanufactured, too...No mention of Part # or offsets, either on their website.