Tiny hole in the barrel of my wheel?!? Anyone else have this happen?

j_marinelli · 10-11-2014, 08:56 AM

Was about to leave yesterday morning to get my cars service done and noticed my tire looked low. Checked it out and sure enough it was at 20PSI. I put air in the tires last weekend because they were all a little low so it took it a little less than a week to get down to 20 PSI. I put air in it and ran down to discount tire figuring I had something in the tire. They came back and said I had a pin hole leak in the barrel of the rim. Anyone ever have this happen to them or hear of this? What causes it??? The wheels are the Old VB3 VMRs and where on the car when I purchased it. I must add there were pretty chewed up when I got them so no telling what they had been through. Decided to go ahead and order 4 new V703 in same matte black finish so they should be here at the end of next week.

Picture sucks and doesnt show the hole but the chalk square is where its at.

I washed car yesterday and you could see it bubbling when water was going over it.

I35it · 10-11-2014, 11:30 AM

Well that sucks!

VMRWheels · 10-13-2014, 07:41 PM

Hmm, interesting.. never really seen an issue of the sort. If you ever need help with anything, feel free to shoot me a PM or call me directly.

More than happy to help you out

j_marinelli · 10-15-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Hmm, interesting.. never really seen an issue of the sort. If you ever need help with anything, feel free to shoot me a PM or call me directly.

More than happy to help you out

Got the new ones and they look awesome. I was a little sad when I didnt see no decals, keychains, or any other free stuff in there

VMRWheels · 10-15-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by j_marinelli

Got the new ones and they look awesome. I was a little sad when I didnt see no decals, keychains, or any other free stuff in there

Nice! Glad to hear everything worked out.

Shoot me a PM with your info

DietTab · 10-15-2014, 08:26 PM

weld the hole and sand it smooth. done

jwongie · 10-19-2014, 03:46 AM

While not super common pin holes do happen from time to in cast wheels, usually it is caused from bubbles in the casting. Wheel would be considered defective and it should be covered under warranty. Most manufacturers will 1 year or more against workmanship and finish.

j_marinelli · 10-19-2014, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jwongie

While not super common pin holes do happen from time to in cast wheels, usually it is caused from bubbles in the casting. Wheel would be considered defective and it should be covered under warranty. Most manufacturers will 1 year or more against workmanship and finish.

Bought the car used with them on already back in 2012 so no warranty

Three of the 4 wheels had some curb rash so I was glad to find an excuse get new ones.

The only thing I can think of is like you mentioned the whole might of been there from casting but when they put the flat black on it, it filled in the hole. Over time must of finally worked its away through

10-11-2014, 08:56 AM	#1
j_marinelli Private First Class 508 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2015 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Spring Branch, TX. iTrader: (2)	Tiny hole in the barrel of my wheel?!? Anyone else have this happen? Was about to leave yesterday morning to get my cars service done and noticed my tire looked low. Checked it out and sure enough it was at 20PSI. I put air in the tires last weekend because they were all a little low so it took it a little less than a week to get down to 20 PSI. I put air in it and ran down to discount tire figuring I had something in the tire. They came back and said I had a pin hole leak in the barrel of the rim. Anyone ever have this happen to them or hear of this? What causes it??? The wheels are the Old VB3 VMRs and where on the car when I purchased it. I must add there were pretty chewed up when I got them so no telling what they had been through. Decided to go ahead and order 4 new V703 in same matte black finish so they should be here at the end of next week. Picture sucks and doesnt show the hole but the chalk square is where its at. I washed car yesterday and you could see it bubbling when water was going over it.
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DietTab First Lieutenant 12 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manhattan, KS iTrader: (2)	weld the hole and sand it smooth. done __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast
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10-19-2014, 03:46 AM	#7
jwongie Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0)	While not super common pin holes do happen from time to in cast wheels, usually it is caused from bubbles in the casting. Wheel would be considered defective and it should be covered under warranty. Most manufacturers will 1 year or more against workmanship and finish.
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