Cracked rim on 2007 2500hd classic
Just sharing. During pre-trip inspection my son and I found this cracked rim on my truck. It was a surprise and was even more surprised to see the weight rating on the back of the rim. This is...
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jimh425 wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
Aluminum is malleable but not ductile.
Steel is both malleable and ductile.
Of course, “aluminum” wheels are usually alloys of different metals and some are cast and some are not.
Steel can also vary.
Both can vary in hardness and construction method and amount of impurities.
Steel by definition is an alloy. Pure iron is not steel.
Aluminum also is always an alloy.
While there is some variability in how ductile or malleable they are, as a rule, they follow a pattern, so a crack doesn't imply an alloy or production method. Most likely it was how the force was applied.
