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    I have a 2000 GTP. I had a blow while driving and the rim is now cracked. It is not a bad crack. about 1/2 inch on the inside of the rim. Should I weld it or buy a new rim.

    Or should I say, if I weld it... would it hold up until I can get a new rim?
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    what kind of rim?
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
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    Stock?
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
    08 g8 gt cam exhaust 11.87@118
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    Get a new rim, or pay a shop to professinally fix it.

    No point in doing it yourself, having it go bad and then losing another tire and having to buy another rim anyway.
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    if it creats a slow week i wouldnt worry about it to much, i have a cracked rim and i just keep an eye on it if it gets low i fill it up, i can usually last 2 weeks before its to low
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