Porsche Position Statement: Prohibition of Porsche Rim Repairs

Porsche has released a position statement pertaining to wheel repairs.

Per the Prohibition Of Porsche Rim Repairs position statement:

  • "Warning! Porsche never attempts to repair rims. They are replaced without exception if there is damage in the base material. Only superficial paint damages can be treated."
  • "Warning! Verifying the operation safety of rims requires a professional level of metrology, far-reaching expertise and appropriate measuring equipment."
  • "Porsche improves vehicle performance and traction by minimizing the wall thickness of the rims using a flow-forming technique."
  • "The European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ET RTO) advocates for an outer rim flange of at least of 11 mm – Porsche always uses 8.5 mm. Consequently, Porsche rims are not to be repaired and official repairability specifications do not apply. This variation is harmless if the rims are undamaged as they are tested and approved."

Porsche also has a Porsche Rim Repairs Dos & Don’ts Guideline. This guide provides information on how to tell if a wheel has been repaired, wheel manufacturing and repair regulations for some countries.

Always follow OEM repair information for a complete, safe, and quality repair.

For additional Porsche information, check out the Porsche OEM Information page.

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