617 E Colgate Dr, Tempe · By Appointment

Cracked Rim Repair in Tempe, AZ

A cracked wheel doesn't mean a new wheel. Drop it off in Tempe at 617 E Colgate Dr by appointment — we TIG-weld the crack to full strength, pressure-test it and balance it at our Mesa shop. From $200/wheel bare, 5.0★ on Google.

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Cracked rim repair in Tempe AZ — TIG wheel welding by AZ Rim Repair

Don't sit on a crack

Why a Cracked Rim Can't Wait

A crack usually shows up as a tire that loses air with no puncture. Underinflated tires wear fast, run hot, and can fail on the freeway.

Driving on a cracked wheel lets the crack grow — a repairable inner-barrel crack can become a wheel that can't be made safe.

If your TPMS light keeps coming back on and no nail is found, get the wheel checked. A photo of the back of the wheel answers most of it.

Potholes and expansion joints

Valley roads are hard on low-profile tires. A hard hit squashes the tire against the back edge of the wheel, and the lip or barrel cracks instead of only bending.

Curb strikes and road debris

A sharp impact at the wrong angle can crack a wheel that looks fine from the front — cracks often hide on the inside of the barrel.

Arizona heat cycling

Valley summer heat swings wheels through big temperature changes every day, and a small crack can grow fast.

Repair vs replace

Weld the Wheel You Already Own

A used replacement can arrive with its own history and fitment questions; a TIG weld repair starts at $200 on a bare wheel and restores the wheel you already know is the right fitment.

Where the crack is decides the repair. Inner lip and inner barrel cracks are usually repairable. Bead-seat cracks seal again once the weld is finished smooth. Cracks through spokes, the face or the hub are judged case by case, and some can't be made safe — we'll tell you straight if yours is a new-wheel job, and we never weld a wheel that can't be made safe.

More detail on the repair itself: Cracked Rim Repair & TIG Wheel Welding

Damaged wheel before repair — AZ Rim Repair, Tempe AZ drop-off

Our process

How a Crack Becomes a Safe Wheel Again

01

Crack assessment

We inspect the crack's location and depth. Inner-barrel cracks are usually repairable; cracks through spokes or mounting faces are evaluated case-by-case — we never weld a wheel that can't be made safe.

02

TIG welding

Aircraft-grade aluminum is TIG-welded into the prepared crack, rebuilding the area to original structural strength — not a surface patch.

03

Machining & smoothing

The weld is machined and smoothed so the repair area matches the original wheel profile.

04

Pressure test & balance

Every welded wheel is pressure-tested to confirm it seals, then balanced before it goes back on your car.

Pressure-tested to hold air, balanced before it goes back on.

Honest pricing

Crack Welding Prices

You get a firm, fixed quote before any work starts.

Bare wheel

Tire already off

$200

first crack, +$50 for each extra crack on that wheel

Wheel with tire

We dismount, remount and rebalance

$250

first crack, +$50 for each extra crack on that wheel

Whole vehicle

We pull the wheel and put it back on

$350

per wheel for the first crack, +$50 for each extra (call ahead first)

Car on repaired wheels — cracked rim repair for Tempe drivers

Tempe drop-off

Drop It Off in Tempe, Welded in Mesa

Bring the wheel — bare is cheapest ($200 for the first crack) — or the wheel with its tire, to our Tempe drop-off at 617 E Colgate Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283, by appointment. Call or text +1-480-235-9301 to schedule.

The TIG welding is done at our main shop, 34 E Southern Ave, Mesa — the same shop that repairs wheels for the whole East Valley. The wheel comes back to Tempe for pickup.

Not sure the wheel is cracked? Send a photo first — the whole wheel face-on, a close-up of the crack, and the back of the wheel if you can reach it — and we'll quote it from the photo, free.

Planning the visit: Tempe wheel drop-off · Rim repair for Tempe drivers

Cracked rim Tempe FAQ

Questions About Cracked Rim Repair in Tempe

Straight answers from the shop that does the welding.

Where do I drop off a cracked wheel in Tempe?
Our Tempe drop-off is at 617 E Colgate Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283, by appointment only — call or text +1-480-235-9301 to schedule. The welding itself is done at our main shop, 34 E Southern Ave, Mesa, and the wheel comes back to Tempe for pickup.
How much does cracked rim repair cost?
Crack welding is $200 for the first crack on a bare wheel, plus $50 for each additional crack on the same wheel. With the tire mounted it's from $250, or from $350 if we pull the wheel from the whole vehicle. Severe damage is assessed in person and priced then.
Is a TIG-welded rim safe to drive on?
Yes — when done correctly by a qualified welder, a TIG repair restores road-worthy strength. We pressure-test and inspect every wheel, and we'll tell you straight if a wheel is beyond safe repair.
Can a cracked rim be fixed without welding?
No safe permanent fix exists without welding. Sealants and epoxies are temporary at best — and if your tire has Fix-a-Flat or sealant in it, there is a $50 cleanup fee when we dismount it, because the sealant gets into our equipment and damages it.
How do I know if my rim is cracked or just bent?
Often you can't from the outside, and one hard hit can do both. A bend usually shows up as a vibration or wobble; a crack usually shows up as a tire that loses air with no puncture. Send a photo of the back of the wheel and the inspection settles the rest.
How long does a cracked rim repair take?
Some repairs are done same-day or within 24 hours, depending on the damage. We confirm the timeline when you schedule your appointment.
Do you serve Tempe neighborhoods like South Tempe and Meyer Park?
Yes — the Tempe drop-off at 617 E Colgate Dr serves all of Tempe plus Guadalupe, and we're a short drive up the 101 or the 60 from anywhere in the East Valley.

Cracked Rim in Tempe? Send a Photo

Drop off at 617 E Colgate Dr by appointment. TIG-welded, pressure-tested, balanced. From $200/wheel bare — free photo quote first.

Or call +1-480-235-9301