Alloy wheel repair

[andyt1875]

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?

[Scouse Hibee]

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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?

The wheel specialist in South Gyle Crescent can repair or refurb alloys depending on the damage.

[Judas Iscariot]

Pics of wheel & damage might help

[Jones28]

Can I be the first to say

ahem

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY!

[blaikie]

If it anit a bad buckle stick it on the back, Worked out cheaper buying a new wheel eventually.

[snooky]

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.

[Future17]

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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.

I don't have a car but often read threads like this out of curiousity to see if I can learn anything I've not heard before. I'm delighted that has proved to be the case on this occasion.

[HibsMax]

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!

[Sylar]

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.

[HibsMax]

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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.

I know what you mean and I apologise for my I-promise-I'm-not-being-a-smarterse response.

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.