Looking for a replacement alloy wheel

[shoggoth]

Looking for a Fox Viper Van alloy to replace my cracked item. All the normal shops have let me down as it's a discontinued item. If anyone has one or knows where I might snag a new old stock or second hand wheel, would be much appreciated.

Spec: FOX VIPER 16x6.5 5x130 ET50 Silver 89.1

 

[maingate]

As you are not a full member, you may not be able to see the thread about Lochaber Stainless, Fort William. They repair damaged alloy wheels.

 

[Robmac]

As you are not a full member, you may not be able to see the thread about Lochaber Stainless, Fort William. They repair damaged alloy wheels.

They should be able to Jim, it's not in the full members only section;

Thread 'Lochaber Stainless - Fort William'

Apr 21, 2022

Was directed to this place to see if they could repair a cracked aluminium wheel off my van. Met Aidan who had a look and said no problem but he wasn’t welding any ali until the next day. The job is a fixed price which is currently £40. Left the wheel and contact details with them.

Got a call next morning just after 11 to say the wheel was done so went and picked it up. Excellent job done on the wheel and Aidan was confident is should last saying sometimes the Chinese wheels don’t last after welding but the MB ali should be as good for years to come.

I saw some of the stuff this company...

• Nabsim
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Well worth joining though.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115670326906?_ul=UK&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338353466&toolid=20006&_xiid=115670326906&customid=Cj0KCQjwsMLSBhD9ARIsAIpUTDqTmpeD2XA4WO15awx-U6s9XDb_VXCqx24yjSv3gXNogwLqYdjhMNgaAmlCEALw_wcB%7C0AAAAADtppYcTpNAbKBUaxdu8mrTST7iW7%7CCkEKCQjwjb3SBhDvARIwANwmOlZ0cGDR_I-mwCgQGzdk9T9_GkeT6xB9j4VhONC8kmud0gYBYLu25tCUQZr-GgKUlg&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsMLSBhD9ARIsAIpUTDqTmpeD2XA4WO15awx-U6s9XDb_VXCqx24yjSv3gXNogwLqYdjhMNgaAmlCEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADtppYcTpNAbKBUaxdu8mrTST7iW7&wbraid=CkEKCQjwjb3SBhDvARIwANwmOlZ0cGDR_I-mwCgQGzdk9T9_GkeT6xB9j4VhONC8kmud0gYBYLu25tCUQZr-GgKUlg&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=1006886&adtype=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1504518621&gbraid=0AAAAADtppYcTpNAbKBUaxdu8mrTST7iW7

 

[shoggoth]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115670326906?_ul=UK&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338353466&toolid=20006&_xiid=115670326906&customid=Cj0KCQjwsMLSBhD9ARIsAIpUTDqTmpeD2XA4WO15awx-U6s9XDb_VXCqx24yjSv3gXNogwLqYdjhMNgaAmlCEALw_wcB%7C0AAAAADtppYcTpNAbKBUaxdu8mrTST7iW7%7CCkEKCQjwjb3SBhDvARIwANwmOlZ0cGDR_I-mwCgQGzdk9T9_GkeT6xB9j4VhONC8kmud0gYBYLu25tCUQZr-GgKUlg&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsMLSBhD9ARIsAIpUTDqTmpeD2XA4WO15awx-U6s9XDb_VXCqx24yjSv3gXNogwLqYdjhMNgaAmlCEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADtppYcTpNAbKBUaxdu8mrTST7iW7&wbraid=CkEKCQjwjb3SBhDvARIwANwmOlZ0cGDR_I-mwCgQGzdk9T9_GkeT6xB9j4VhONC8kmud0gYBYLu25tCUQZr-GgKUlg&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=1006886&adtype=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1504518621&gbraid=0AAAAADtppYcTpNAbKBUaxdu8mrTST7iW7

Ah, I saw those. Unfortunately they're a 108 stud pattern, I'm after a 130

 

[shoggoth]

They should be able to Jim, it's not in the full members only section;

Thread 'Lochaber Stainless - Fort William'

Apr 21, 2022

Was directed to this place to see if they could repair a cracked aluminium wheel off my van. Met Aidan who had a look and said no problem but he wasn’t welding any ali until the next day. The job is a fixed price which is currently £40. Left the wheel and contact details with them.

Got a call next morning just after 11 to say the wheel was done so went and picked it up. Excellent job done on the wheel and Aidan was confident is should last saying sometimes the Chinese wheels don’t last after welding but the MB ali should be as good for years to come.

I saw some of the stuff this company...

• Nabsim
• Replies: 5
• Forum: Reviews

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• 

Well worth joining though.

There's a lad near me who can do TIG welding but he said that seeing as the crack was all the way across the rim, it'd be dangerous to weld up. Probably concerned that I'll sue him if the wheel explodes

 

[shoggoth]

Turns out the Vipers are under spec. for my 4.25 tonne Hymer at 950kg. I've decided, I think, to spurge on a new set of Romac Stealths with Michelin Crossclimates on 'em.

 

[Nabsim]

There's a lad near me who can do TIG welding but he said that seeing as the crack was all the way across the rim, it'd be dangerous to weld up. Probably concerned that I'll sue him if the wheel explodes

The guy I saw at Lochaber said it would depend on the wheel, a lot of the Ali wheels aren't that good a quality metal he said. Mine was OEM Mercedes nd wasn't a problem but he did say most aren't like that