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RX7 Rims cracking

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:08 pm
by Sailor
Quick word of warning for those NC drivers running 16 x 8 RX7 rims CB, Paul!

Check them carefully for cracking regularly.
Mine were dye penetrant crack tested before I had them fitted with steel seats and painted.
Checked them today and a visual inspection revealed cracks in 3 webs on the LF wheel after only one day at Wakefield.

RX7 Rims cracking

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:33 am
by Charlie Brown
Thanks Rob, that's a bummer.

I always check mine when I take them off and again when I put them on.

The first production run of this rim did have problems with cracking. Later production run didn't.

I think mine are the earlier one, that's why I check them.

So far all's good after about 3 years hard use.