Rim Damage
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Rim Damage
My friend has aftermarket wheels on his car and this weekend hit a bump and now has a big dent on the rim, causing the tire to deflate.
I'm wondering if there's places that fix this type of damage (not scratches on a rim) on a rim? And any places in the Bay area to get it done? Or is he gonna have to replace the rim altogether?
Its a one piece rim, not deep dish.
Alex
I'm wondering if there's places that fix this type of damage (not scratches on a rim) on a rim? And any places in the Bay area to get it done? Or is he gonna have to replace the rim altogether?
Its a one piece rim, not deep dish.
Alex
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I think I've heard of people having a shop hammering them out, but that seems scary... like the bead might not get fixed. It might be quicker and more economical to just buy a new rim, though. That's what I'd do, and watch out for bumps next time... eek.
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Originally Posted by alex
My friend has aftermarket wheels on his car and this weekend hit a bump and now has a big dent on the rim, causing the tire to deflate.
I'm wondering if there's places that fix this type of damage (not scratches on a rim) on a rim? And any places in the Bay area to get it done? Or is he gonna have to replace the rim altogether?
Its a one piece rim, not deep dish.
Alex
I'm wondering if there's places that fix this type of damage (not scratches on a rim) on a rim? And any places in the Bay area to get it done? Or is he gonna have to replace the rim altogether?
Its a one piece rim, not deep dish.
Alex
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I've had a rim repaired on 2 occassions where the rim was bent enough that it deflated the tire. There is a machine that basically turns the wheel and molds the rim back into shape. Both times the price was around $125 for me, which is cheaper than buying a new rim.
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
I've had a rim repaired on 2 occassions where the rim was bent enough that it deflated the tire. There is a machine that basically turns the wheel and molds the rim back into shape. Both times the price was around $125 for me, which is cheaper than buying a new rim.
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Its just enough of a dent to cause the air to seep out from the sidewall. Its more what I'd call a "gash" than a scratch of dent .. pretty messy looking. No picture, sorry.
I'm from norcal so the North Hllywood is cool .. thanks .. what should I search under to find places that fixes rims like this? Normally I find scratch fixers and just wheel shops here in the bay area.
alex
I'm from norcal so the North Hllywood is cool .. thanks .. what should I search under to find places that fixes rims like this? Normally I find scratch fixers and just wheel shops here in the bay area.
alex
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Alex,
Wheels of America in SF does rim repair. Wheel Techniques in Campbell also does it.
Cost is around $120-150 a wheel. You can save $20 or so by taking the rim to these shops directly or pay the extra money to have a tire shop send it in for you.
They strip the paint, heat up the rim, bent it, repaint it. The color may be a little off from the other rims if the wheel is old. Other than that, your wheel maybe a little weaker since it's reformed. Hope the info is useful.
Wheels of America in SF does rim repair. Wheel Techniques in Campbell also does it.
Cost is around $120-150 a wheel. You can save $20 or so by taking the rim to these shops directly or pay the extra money to have a tire shop send it in for you.
They strip the paint, heat up the rim, bent it, repaint it. The color may be a little off from the other rims if the wheel is old. Other than that, your wheel maybe a little weaker since it's reformed. Hope the info is useful.
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