Front wheel question, Cracked? and and

[PocketRocket]

Hey Guys , I was changing my front tire and looked at the inside section of the rim and this is what I saw.. ( inside the wheel ) is this normal?? Or is it just too much casting when it was made ?... I only have 1 rotor and this is the side its on.. I cant really see inside the rim area too good , the left side ( inside the rim ) isnt like this .. anyone else ever seen anything like this?
Also when I changed the seals I saw a rusty looking grease , but the bearing feels smooth , think its ok ?? Thanks a Lot !!
Also 1 last thing I know we have some Org. members out there that send up prayers .. Some are needed !! I am having to deal with a very very bad issue . Appreciated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[twotonevert]

I cant really tell, someone will know.

 

[Dr E]

Better pictures would be needed to assess what you are talking about, however, casting cracks can happen...not common but they can. It would help if you had clearer pictures.

 

[turbobusa2000]

Does it look like that in the other holes around the rim?

 

[PocketRocket]

Thats the best picture I can get ! Close up and inside is kinda hard to do, Yes the casting or cracks are on the one side of the rim ( right side ) the left looks fine.. Thanks

 

[PocketRocket]

even with me looking right at it , its hard to tell , But the gap/ crack looks wide.Maybe 20 thousandths? I was wondering if a few people have an extra rim lay'in around they could look at?? If not thanks for trying to help..

 

[Hobo]

I am no metalurgist but I think its strange for a crack to be that wide, straight and perfect looking ! Just cant imagine cast cracking that way >

 

[Fastfrog007]

Can ya stick something in the and see how deep it goes?

 

[Busakid08]

put the other rotor on and see if the other side cracks

 

[Speed King]

If ya zoom in on the pic, it does kinda looked cracked.
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