Rim Repair
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Rim Repair
Pretty upset since these rims are expensive and i love them. 680 south in the slow lane right before scott creek there is a change in pavement level. When i went over it the car thudded pretty hard. I didnt think anything of it and kept driving. The next day i was looking at the brakes i had just put on and noticed the bend in it. Its not huge or does it effect the way the car drives or the tires. But there is about a 2 inch section of the lip that buldges out. I guess having really stiff suspension, hard bushings, and a 235/40 tire doesnt help much.
Does anyone know of a place in the bay area that will do really good work and fix it like new? Ill try and get some pictures of it tonight.
Does anyone know of a place in the bay area that will do really good work and fix it like new? Ill try and get some pictures of it tonight.
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Call Toyworks Autobody and ask for Kent he can direct you to the rim shop that fixed mine. He sent out my rims for repair when I crashed and messed up three wheels. You can't tell the rims have ever been damaged. They look brand new. (925) 682-8249
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I've used these guys too, they are top notch.
Wheel shops that can't fix your rims tell you to use these guys!
Wheel shops that can't fix your rims tell you to use these guys!
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Sorry to hear that. That really sucks. Despite our ways, I do hope you get it fixed and works and looks like brand new. Damn, it's really tough to drive with a broken rim if you can even still drive on it (I know from experience with a friend's car--so lopp-sided and impossible to handle!) Luckily yours wasn't as severe as my friend's car. Good luck seriously.
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The rim is still perfectly round everywhere and the tire is perfect and holds pressure. Its just a 2 inch section on the top of the rim where the tire is held on that buldges out about a 1/4" Its really not all that bad. Ill take pics this weekend when i have my camera. I just want to fix it because i know after awhile it really really get on my nerves since it isnt perfect.
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Not only that, but it can get worse and grow. I've seen many rims slightly damaged where all of a sudden it's a major issue. However, if it's very minor; it shouldn't be that bad of a problem. I guess I'll see the pix when they come. Anyways yeah, there are many shops around willing to fix for cheap.
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Originally Posted by dan avoN7
The rim is still perfectly round everywhere and the tire is perfect and holds pressure. Its just a 2 inch section on the top of the rim where the tire is held on that buldges out about a 1/4" Its really not all that bad. Ill take pics this weekend when i have my camera. I just want to fix it because i know after awhile it really really get on my nerves since it isnt perfect.
this is Cal @ gruppe-s... wheelstechniques are pretty expensive and they are slow. If you want to get it fixed within one day. Try Wheel America in Union City. Its the same exit as the UCKK (alvarado nile) but you go towards the East side of the freeway. Turn left on Western Ave. its on your right hand side.
Their flat rate was $109 per. If the tire is mounted, they charge $139 i believe. http://www.bentrim.com/
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Ouch, that sucks man.
You know, in the few years that I've owned my P1 wheels... I've ran over some CRAZY *** siht , and never once has one of the wheels bent, or failed me.
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You know, in the few years that I've owned my P1 wheels... I've ran over some CRAZY *** siht , and never once has one of the wheels bent, or failed me.
I <3 Prodrive
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Originally Posted by brucelee
Ouch, that sucks man.
You know, in the few years that I've owned my P1 wheels... I've ran over some CRAZY *** siht , and never once has one of the wheels bent, or failed me.
I <3 Prodrive
You know, in the few years that I've owned my P1 wheels... I've ran over some CRAZY *** siht , and never once has one of the wheels bent, or failed me.
I <3 Prodrive
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