Aluminium Alloy Wheel Welding in Stevenage and Hertfordshire
A cracked alloy wheel does not always need to be replaced. At Wicked Rims in Stevenage, we provide professional Alloy Wheel Welding for drivers across Hertfordshire, repairing suitable cracks, splits and impact damage using precision TIG welding equipment.
Every wheel is inspected before work begins. If the damage is suitable for repair, our team will prepare and weld the affected area with controlled heat and clean filler material. If the wheel is not safe to weld, we will explain the options clearly rather than carry out an unsuitable repair.
Alloy Wheel Welding for Cracked and Damaged Rims
Potholes, kerb impacts and driving on a damaged tyre can place heavy stress on an alloy wheel. In some cases, that impact creates a hairline crack or split that allows the tyre to lose pressure and can worsen with continued driving.
The right repair depends on more than the size of the crack. Its position, direction and the overall condition of the wheel all matter. That is why inspection comes first. Our team assesses the damage before recommending Alloy Wheel Welding and only proceeds when welding is considered an appropriate repair.
You can bring the wheel to our Stevenage workshop separately or bring the vehicle to us. Where required, we can remove and refit the tyre, refit the valve and balance the wheel after the repair.
Precision TIG Welding for Alloy Wheels
TIG welding gives the technician close control over the weld and heat applied to the damaged area. This makes it well suited to precision aluminium repairs where preparation and accuracy are important.
For a typical repair, the damaged section is prepared before clean filler rod is used to weld the crack. The weld is worked from the appropriate areas of the wheel, then machined flush and hand-finished where required to leave a clean repair.
Keeping heat controlled is particularly important when working with aluminium. Excessive or poorly managed heat can create further problems, which is one reason Alloy Wheel Welding should be carried out with the correct workshop equipment rather than attempted as a DIY repair.
Can Every Cracked Alloy Wheel Be Welded?
No. Some cracked wheels can be repaired successfully, while others should be replaced. A technician needs to consider where the crack is located, how it runs through the wheel and whether there is other structural damage.
This is an important part of responsible wheel repair. Welding a wheel simply because the crack can be reached does not mean it is the right repair. Wicked Rims inspects each wheel first and will advise against Alloy Wheel Welding where the damage makes welding unsuitable.
If the wheel is also bent or buckled, our alloy wheel straightening service may be relevant. We will assess the different types of damage and advise which work is appropriate before proceeding.
Welding, Finishing and Wheel Refurbishment
The heat required for welding can affect the paint or coating around an external repair. Where appearance matters, a separate alloy wheel refurbishment can restore the wheel finish after the structural repair has been completed.
This is particularly useful where the damaged area is visible or the existing coating is already scratched, corroded or worn. Combining the correct repair with refurbishment means both the condition of the wheel and its appearance can be addressed at the same workshop.
Cracked alloy repairs are often completed the same day, although more complex damage can take longer. The team will assess the wheel before confirming what work is needed.
Why Choose Wicked Rims for Alloy Wheel Welding?
Wicked Rims is a specialist alloy wheel repair and refurbishment workshop based in Stevenage. All welding work is completed at our premises using dedicated workshop equipment rather than through a mobile or site welding service.
Our approach is straightforward: inspect the wheel, explain what can safely be repaired and carry out the appropriate work with careful preparation and controlled TIG welding. With wheel straightening, refurbishment, powder coating and diamond cut services also available, we can advise when damage requires more than one type of repair.
Get Your Cracked Alloy Wheel Checked in Stevenage
If you have found a crack in your alloy, noticed repeated tyre pressure loss or damaged a wheel after hitting a pothole, have it inspected before the problem becomes worse.
Visit Wicked Rims at Unit 19, Stevenage Enterprise Centre, Orchard Road, Stevenage, SG1 3HH, or contact the team to request a quote or arrange an inspection. We provide Alloy Wheel Welding for customers in Stevenage, Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.