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Hairline crack in rear wheel rim

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Old May 1, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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I've got a 52 reg S2000, and have just discovered that the rear n/s wheel rim has a hairline crack which is causing a slow puncture. This is a bit surprising as it hasn't had any knocks.

The local Honda dealer is quoting
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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There is a warranty but on an '02 car, it's expired. Unlucky.

Personally, I'd try breakers yards and eBay for a replacement wheel. Should get one for 50 quid or so.

Lots of write-offs during the wet winter means there are loads of S bits available right now.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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[QUOTE=itm,May 1 2007, 10:28 PM] The local Honda dealer is quoting
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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I've got 4 off my MY00 in the garage with good tyres that I'd let go for less that
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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Ebay or breakers, you could probably get one for 50 quid.

Note that the wheels were changed on the 02 - 03 model. 00 wheels are noticably different.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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I've got 2 rears - one mildly scratched - from an MY02 - festering in the garage.
Tyres are crap.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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[QUOTE=mikerich,May 2 2007, 01:21 AM] I've got 2 rears -
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Old May 2, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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I need two rear wheels, but the forged BBS 16" items off the early jap imports, got a feeling I'm never going to find them, unless someone knows someone who has a pair
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Old May 2, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Neil.H,May 2 2007, 12:24 AM
Ebay or breakers, you could probably get one for 50 quid.
I've had two offered from breakers so far - both around
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by itm,May 2 2007, 09:59 PM
I'd be really interested in one of your wheels Mike - I've PM'ed you.

As a matter of interest, is there any difference between front and rears??

You have a PM.
Quite a difference - you cannot interchange unless you're playing with the spare.
BTW - it's two or nothing I'm after space.
No charge.
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