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Buggered Alloy! Replace?


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Hi Guys,

So about a year ago, a lorry knocked a wall down in front of me, and I smashed my wheel into one of the blocks - see attached pic.

I had the alloy repaired, but one year on, and the tyre is slowly deflating again.

Anyone know what alloy, this is, so that I can have an google for spares?

Or another question, on a 5 year old car, am I as well replacing with Steels?  (New baby on the way....)

Cheers,

Stu

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I have always found that alloys did have a problem with corrosion around the tyre bead and having the tyre removed and the alloy cleaned and treated solved the problem for a number of years.

My preference is steel as they cope with pot holes better.

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The alloy wheel is called the Pallas.

 

A rare and desirable (17") alloy so not easily tracked down used.

 

New here...

 

http://www.theskodashop.co.uk/product/17%22_Pallas_Alloy_%28Oct_II_09%3E13%29_1Z0601025Q7ZS

 

http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-alloy-wheel-17-inch-pallas-2008-2013-50820

 

They do come up from time to time on eBay.

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