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Cracked Wheel Repair · Warwick, RI

Cracked Wheel Repair in Warwick, RI

Frost heaves and potholes are a fact of life on Rhode Island and Massachusetts roads, and low-profile tires leave the wheel with little protection. A hard hit can crack the inner barrel. The usual first sign is a tire that keeps losing air for no visible reason.

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The short answer

Cracked Wheel Repair in Warwick, RI: the short version

Cracked wheel repair means welding a crack in an aluminum alloy wheel, usually on the inner barrel or lip after a pothole hit, then cleaning up the weld and refinishing the wheel. Not every crack is safe to weld: cracks in the spokes or near the hub are generally a replacement. Ocean State Powder Coating inspects each cracked wheel at its Warwick, RI shop and only welds it when the repair is safe.

A crack in the barrel or lip can often be welded. We clean the area, weld the crack, smooth the weld and refinish the wheel so it holds air and looks right.

Safety comes first. Cracks in spokes, near the lug area or a wheel with multiple cracks is not something we will patch. If a wheel should be replaced, we will tell you plainly.

Why it is worth doing right

01

Stops the slow leak

A welded barrel crack seals the leak that keeps sending you to the air pump.

02

Inspected before anything else

Every cracked wheel is checked for location and size of the crack before we commit to a repair.

03

Refinished after welding

The weld is cleaned up and the wheel can be powder coated, so the repair is protected and the wheel matches the set.

04

Usually less than a new wheel

For OEM and premium wheels, a safe weld repair typically costs less than a dealer replacement.

Good fit for

  • Inner barrel cracks from potholes
  • Tires that lose air with no puncture
  • Hairline cracks on the lip
  • OEM wheels that are expensive to replace

How it works

How Cracked Wheel Repair works at our shop

01

Photo and description

Text a photo of the crack and tell us if the tire is losing air. We will tell you if it looks repairable.

02

Dismount and inspect

The tire comes off and the wheel is cleaned so we can see the full length of the crack.

03

Weld the crack

When the crack is in a safe-to-repair area, it is prepped and welded.

04

Finish the repair

The weld is smoothed, and the wheel can be refinished in powder coat to match.

05

Mount, balance and check

The tire is remounted, the wheel balanced and checked for leaks before pickup.

Real work

Out of the oven in Warwick

Set of brake calipers powder coated in red orange at the shop

Send a photo of your wheels or parts and tell us the color you want. We reply with a ballpark price and the next steps.

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What customers say

From our 94 reviews on Google.

  • “I wanted to thank you guys for the amazing job done to my wheels and brake calipers. The powder coat finish looks perfect and flawless!”

    Jonathan M

    Google review

  • “I recently had my CRV wheels powder coated black and couldn’t be happier. Ocean State did a terrific job in less than two days.”

    Jennifer Hebert

    Google review

  • “I was immediately impressed with the communication and turnaround time. I was quoted a figure, and they held to it. That almost never happens with any work I have done on this custom truck.”

    Michael Narbut

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Reviews collected from Google Business Profile.

Cracked Wheel Repair: common questions

It depends on where the crack is. Cracks in the inner barrel or lip can often be welded safely. Cracks in spokes, near the hub or lug holes, or wheels with several cracks are generally a replacement. We inspect every wheel before deciding.
The most common sign is a tire that slowly loses air without a nail or puncture. You may also see a hairline crack on the inside of the barrel after a pothole hit. A photo of the inner barrel helps us tell.
Market pricing for welding a single barrel crack typically falls somewhere around $100 to $250, more if the wheel is also refinished. Text us a photo for a ballpark quote.
Yes. If a crack is in a spot that is not safe to repair, we will tell you and recommend replacing the wheel.
Yes. After the weld is finished, the wheel can be powder coated in the color of your choice so it matches the rest of the set.

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