A couple days ago I posted a short video on the insty and the facebook showing this leaking wheel from this 2015 Dodge Dart. Figured it might have been cracked on the seem. Turns out it’s not and I thought you’d like to see it. What do you think happened?
Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA “YouTube Membership” by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHA/join
You are also able to support us on Patreon if you feel inclined to do so by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/southmainauto
CHECK OUT OUR “SMA SWAG” STORE! Go on Teespring and get your very own SMA merch! https://teespring.com/stores/the-sma-store
If you don’t like Patreon feel free to use the “PayPal Me” link: https://www.paypal.me/SouthMainAuto
The South Main Auto Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/southmainautorepairavoca
AES Wave Automotive Diagnostic Tools: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/Miscellaneous-p9347.html
Thank you so much for the support!
–Eric & Vanessa O.
Feel like sending some swag to SMA because you love the videos but don’t know where to send it?
Just ship it here:
South Main Auto Repair
47 S. Main St
PO Box 471
Avoca, NY 14809
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. South Main Auto Repair assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. South Main Auto Repair recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained.
thats a very badass tire machine right there Eric o
How far did the wheel boot fly ? Just curious :{ )
Enjoyed the video. Thanks very much.
Say NO to crack because crack is wack!
Looks like someone took a sawzall to a tire bead!
A little JB Weld and it'll be good as new!! 🤣
They must of hit one of our NY foot deep pothole's just before a construction zone to fix plumbing for a gas station -_-
Had the tires rotated and balanced on my 2008 F250. The next day i had a low tire on the drivers front. Straight line crack on the edge of the inside rim. Im thinking the rim was rusted onto the hub and the tire guy used a sledge to free it up. Whacked the rim…. Had it welded up and mounted t back on with no issues…
Chinese steel When cold Will crack on impact, Even a gutter impact will do it
When wheels are made they are made from a coil of steel thats cut, rolled. Welded and formed. At the end of the coil they weld the next coil to old one, grind weld and keep machine running. That could be the coil weld or defect in steel. We have run into material defects many times. It happens.
Years ago, I worked at Union 76 station .The first thing my boss showed me was a deep gash directly over the tire machine in the ceiling beam, which was a Shell station years before, he informed me of a worker who basically had his head removed taking a split rim apart. I looked at the mark quite often .just to think I was standing and working where someone was killed….
You need an old Coates 20/20. Worked better than that thing you’re using to break down tires.
it is slightly flat there also ?… I think a chuck hole crack …. The manufacturing process probably creates stress in the metal and then an impact point caused the staight fracture IMO. .
Looks like someone put it in a cheap tire machine that had uneven jaw pressure and gave it the beans. That just happened to be the weakest spot.
JB WELD TO THE RESCUE!! 😎
Stellantis or FCA’s poor workmanship, and their contempt for their customers, is what gets you pieces of fecal matter like that; POFs!!!! Those are the words from Taryl Dactal, from Taryl Fixes All; a great small engine and lawn mower mechanic.
I'd call it a split rather than a crack, a defect that was there from the time that the wheel was manufactured, since it is straight and smooth and the wheel doesn't have any other damage. It must not have caused the wheel to leak air at first, but it grew during use until it was long enough to extend beyond the tire bead.
Chrysler wheels..hit a pot hole ..more times than not..that's all she wrote
Agree love your content. From this angle who knows whats happening here. I belive mass production rolling methods and work hardening along with a weld and cold water cooling may stress the area as many have observed. Defective steel.
Side note not related to this video… I appreciate you explaining to your inexperienced audiance that doesent have a keen eye to detail that of which is obvious to a experienced mechanical sort like myself. Your thoughtful insight saves your customers time money and their vehicles when they can be saved. Your time doing these videos is PRICELESS to all but a few of us. We are not there with you however. So I thank you for clearing-up some of our questions and critisisms when some have had said point, hopefully soildifying the breadth, girth, furthur depth of this learning journey this channel provides.
Morning Eric. The roads in the Uk are just junk at the moment. We are seeing many steel wheels cracked in various places around the rims too. Used to be just alloys. Modern stuff hey? They won’t take the bashing the old wooden ones did 😂 x