Well guys, a few hours into the snow and I've gone an hit some ice and slammed into a kerb. Any recommendations on where these can be repaired or if its possible to buy a new?
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Thread: Alloy wheel repair
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18-01-2013 06:02 PM #1
Alloy wheel repair
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18-01-2013 07:11 PM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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18-01-2013 07:29 PM #3
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Pics of wheel & damage might help
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18-01-2013 11:28 PM #5
If it anit a bad buckle stick it on the back, Worked out cheaper buying a new wheel eventually.
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21-01-2013 05:41 PM #6
Try taking it to a blacksmith or metal workshop.
A mate took his damaged wheel to a place in Macmerry Industrial Estate and got it fixed for s**tpence.
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22-01-2013 01:49 PM #7This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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25-01-2013 06:54 PM #8
My understanding is that repairing alloy wheels is a risky endeavour. I took one of my wife's Audi's dented wheels to be repaired and they say up front that it's not guaranteed to work. It all depends on the damage. I think reshaping the wheel can end up making it weaker or something. Good luck!
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25-01-2013 07:09 PM #9
Whilst you're at it, it might be worthwhile getting the steering track rods checked - I did similar a couple of years ago and ended up putting a small kink into the rod which connects the steering column to the wheels and as a result, ended up with the car pulling to one side as a result.
Madness, as you know, is a lot like gravity. All it takes is a little push.
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29-01-2013 06:11 PM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
First of all, I don't doubt anything you just said.
Secondly, there are MANY things that can cause your steering to be off (or can cause knocks from your front end). I know this as I basically replaced my entire front end last year to chase down a knock and to eliminate the play that was present in one of my front wheels. This will vary a little by car but I replaced :
both sway bar links (didn't replace the sway bar)
both sway bar bushings
both lower control arms (both)
all inside and outside tie-rod ends
Each time I made these repairs there was a noticeable difference in the amount of noise coming from the front end. I replaced all the parts with GOOD parts. Finally I got some play back and I needed to get more parts replaced but that work was beyond my capabilities so had it done at the local shop (for a lot of $$$$) - upper control arm on one side and one of the inner tie-rod ends (which was pretty new and the guy managed to get it replaced for me free of charge since it shouldn't have worn out in a few months). I sold the car last August so I don't know how things are now.
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