NorCalBugEye

iTrader: (11)

hey guys, i was driving in downtown san jose, and i accidentally drove over a pothole. now my tire is ripped and my rim is damaged. does anyone know where i can get the rim repaired, and how much i should be looking to pay? any insight is greatly appreciated.

here is the pics i took just now:

LeggoMyLeggy

Out here (Seattle, WA) I've seen a few places that fix wheels. I'm sure you have something similar out in Cali.

Good luck,
Leggo

tedshred

There is a place near de la cruz exit off of 101 in santa clara/san jose..

prices are very expensive. unless your wheel is worth at least $300.. you might want to look into buying a used or replacement.

While this shop supposedly does a good job.. they also have wait times of 30 days or more at times.

I dont have the name of the shop in front of me.. but if you are stil litnerested after reading this warning.. i can try to find the name and number.

I had a moderately bad experience with them when i brought a wheel to them from my last car. It took them over a month for them to tell me they couldnt straighten my wheel because it had too much damage. In the meantime they essentially forced me to run on my 14 inch spare which didnt last. The spare blew and i had nothing to put on it.. so i was stuck..

when they finally told me they couldnt fix the wheel.. i ordered a new one from the shopi had bought them at. As this shop finally refunded my deposit, the shop manager comes back and tells me he thinks he can fix it... after i had already ordered a new wheel and destroyed my spare. I was uninpressed.

However, with all that in mind, I think they are about hte only shpo that does wha tthey do .. at least in the greater bay area.

NorCalBugEye

iTrader: (11)

i know the name of the shop you are talkin about, they quoted me $175 and 3-5 days. after reading what you say i have to look into them a little deeper.

mattsn0w

iTrader: (23)

report it to the county, they will pay for it.