i hit a pothole yesterday and buckled two rims, does anyone have an opinion as to whether to repair them or buy new ones.

 

Are these your OEM wheels? They maybe covered under warranty... so you might as well ask your nearest dealer.
If not, it can probably be rebuilt, but for less you might be able to buy some used ones in our Parts/Sale forum.

-hS

 

Buckled? As in Tacoed? You can pretty easily repair Aluminum wheels with damage to the bead seat but if the actual rim is compromised, i.e., significantly out of round, I would consider new.

No, I wouldn't consider it, I would demand it.

 

Sounds like a great time for an upgrade to better wheels and tires

I wouldn't fix them unless it was minor cosmetic damage.....

 

 

So Moo...you think I'm stupid Them's fighting words............

Gotta find a smilie that says...." I agree with the mature good looking Short thick Guy" LOL

 

the reputable wheel repair/refurbishing/modyfing shop near my place up here has some huge advanced machinery and huge factory, which i've had perfect work from, hub/pcd size modifications which i was sceptical about. any mag u want 4 ur 8 u can have custom modded. buckles should'nt b a problem. if it's ur original 18'' rims. worth fixing. new cost R35K!!!!

 

Just one of the reasons to buy a multi-piece forged wheel.

 

If stock...upgrade. If aftermarket, go to Wheel Collision Center in Pennsylvania. Fix for $130 per wheel complete usually. Had the same happen and they did a great job.

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