DamianW Posted August 21, 2019 Share Hi all I am looking for a photo of a carbon rim / wheel which was damaged by the heat from a car exhaust. If you do have one, please post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted August 21, 2019 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/146790-carbon-29er-rim-damage-due-to-exhaust/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 21, 2019 Share I have seen one on the hub somewhere Toyota Fortuner burnt a 80mm deep section on Thule rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted August 21, 2019 Share I have seen one on the hub somewhere Toyota Fortuner burnt a 80mm deep section on Thule rack Yea, guys are normally informed after the fact that Thule has a heat deflector... specifically for the Fortuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 21, 2019 Share Yea, guys are normally informed after the fact that Thule has a heat deflector... specifically for the Fortuner This was a topic in the forum but can't find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson123 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson123 Posted August 21, 2019 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/171270-melted-carbon-rim/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson123 Posted August 21, 2019 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/178381-carbon-wheel-damage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 21, 2019 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/178381-carbon-wheel-damage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamianW Posted August 21, 2019 Share Thanks guys.... .the video is very good and it does clarify that it was exactly what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamianW Posted August 21, 2019 Share Thanks for the pics as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted August 21, 2019 Share Thule Xpress 2 VS Cayenne exhaust. Afterwards, the rack was modified so the bike sits level and away from the heat. Insurance paid out no problem. Edited August 21, 2019 by Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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