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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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Wheels Damaged - Need Advice

So I'm driving along a major thoroughfare in Roseville and stumble upon an outcropping of cement between the middle and right hand lanes. This isn't a pot-hole or a chuck of cement that fell off a construction truck. This is cement that is part of the road and has been pushed up from below somehow. Anyway I hit it hard and severely dented my FR wheel and nicked my RR wheel.

I'm going to try to file a claim against CalTrans but need some advice from you all. Should I try to get the wheels repaired or just buy new ones? Does repairing the wheel reduce it's life-span or driveability, is it safe? If wheel repair is safe, can you recommend any reputable shops in the greater Sacramento area?
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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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There is Wheel Techniques in the Bay area, but it's a set of Rotas. If you have two damaged wheels, I'd reccomend just replacing the set. It'd be easier and faster.
Old May 12, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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I know just a place that can fix your wheels. Call Precision Wheel Works at (916)641-7454. Last month, this shop fixed my Advan wheels for a really good price. Their located at 2552 Albatross Way Ste. E Sacramento Ca. 95815. YWIA

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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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My wheels have a similar amount of damage, I'd just keep 'em and not worry about it.
Old May 12, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by T-Will
My wheels have a similar amount of damage, I'd just keep 'em and not worry about it.
WTF M8?! That's crazy talk.
Old May 12, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by kidatari
There is Wheel Techniques in the Bay area, but it's a set of Rotas. If you have two damaged wheels, I'd reccomend just replacing the set. It'd be easier and faster.
And cheaper.
Old May 12, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Egan
And cheaper.
Good point.
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Originally Posted by Egan
And cheaper.
So, basically, don't listen to Macias
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Originally Posted by jvick125
So, basically, don't listen to Macias
wtlw
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Originally Posted by kidatari
wtlw
Old May 12, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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So, basically, don't listen to Macias
Good point.
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wtlw
Good point.
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Gracias.
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don't take my advice
Good point.



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