Bent wheel
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Bent wheel
I have a '96 Colector's Classic with the Z wheels. I had noted a rough ride when cold, but thought that to be the B.F's I'd put on and attributed it to the car sitting a lot. I had my tires balanced, the tech showed me I had a warped or bent wheel on the front. He told me he could send the wheel off to a company in NY, but I'd rather do business close to home if I can. Anyone know of a place in Kentucky that'll straighten the wheel?
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
Burning Brakes
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From: The land of 10,000 lakes ,Minnesota 89 coupe 6speed with 383 and 89 roadster 6speed bonestock with XXX low miles
I have never heard of anybody that can straighten a bent wheel anywhere! 
Last edited by 89sleeper; Jan 30, 2005 at 10:18 AM.
Drifting
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From: Medina OH
Originally Posted by Terry C. Wise
I have a '96 Colector's Classic with the Z wheels. I had noted a rough ride when cold, but thought that to be the B.F's I'd put on and attributed it to the car sitting a lot. I had my tires balanced, the tech showed me I had a warped or bent wheel on the front. He told me he could send the wheel off to a company in NY, but I'd rather do business close to home if I can. Anyone know of a place in Kentucky that'll straighten the wheel?
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
In the morning I'll get the company name and number for you. The cost was very decent -- and they did a perfect repair.
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I use this shop exclusively!
Maryland
Ye Ole Wheel Shop
7281 Washington Blvd
Elkridge, MD
410-796-8400
800-526-8260
Talk to John - They charge somewhere in the neighborhood of 85-95 bux per wheel, I had 4 wheels straightened and had not had issues since
Tell him Chris sent ya, They ship UPS daily!
Maryland
Ye Ole Wheel Shop
7281 Washington Blvd
Elkridge, MD
410-796-8400
800-526-8260
Talk to John - They charge somewhere in the neighborhood of 85-95 bux per wheel, I had 4 wheels straightened and had not had issues since
Tell him Chris sent ya, They ship UPS daily!
Burning Brakes
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From: The land of 10,000 lakes ,Minnesota 89 coupe 6speed with 383 and 89 roadster 6speed bonestock with XXX low miles
Originally Posted by 85 Stalker
There are companies who will repair your wheels. A buddy of mine had his Cobra R wheels repaired last year (thank you Michigan roads, second worst in the country, Missouri is #1). I was going to use them for wheel damage to my BMW convertible, but ended up converting from factory 17's to 18x9.5 Miglias. BOOYEAH! I wish they made them for Vettes....
In the morning I'll get the company name and number for you. The cost was very decent -- and they did a perfect repair.
In the morning I'll get the company name and number for you. The cost was very decent -- and they did a perfect repair.
But whats the cost to repair wheels ???????????????
Drifting
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From: Medina OH
Originally Posted by 89sleeper
WOW thats news to me!
But whats the cost to repair wheels ???????????????
But whats the cost to repair wheels ???????????????
) are some very sweet wheels.
Burning Brakes
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From: The land of 10,000 lakes ,Minnesota 89 coupe 6speed with 383 and 89 roadster 6speed bonestock with XXX low miles
Originally Posted by 85 Stalker
I think it is the company 89x2 says- Ye Old Wheel Shop. That name seems real familiar.... But I'll double check in the morning. I thought my buddy paid around $125 or so for the repair, to include polishing... Which is a heck of alot cheaper than a new wheel! The Cobra R wheels (though a Ford ) are some very sweet wheels.
) are some very sweet wheels.
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From: ...tearing up the highways, one state at a time™®©
Originally Posted by 89sleeper
Do they repair both steel and alummin wheels????
Ye Ole Wheel shop -
They even repain MAGNESIUM wheels!!!!
Call and talk to John, he is who I deal with there - Please tell him Chris told you about them and he will answer all your questions
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Burning Brakes
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From: The land of 10,000 lakes ,Minnesota 89 coupe 6speed with 383 and 89 roadster 6speed bonestock with XXX low miles
Originally Posted by *89x2*
I have seen both done however, I have only done aluminum - the last steel wheel I had that was bent, I bought a 35 dollar rim & tire from the junkyard and threw it on my beater - it was cost effective
Ye Ole Wheel shop -
They even repain MAGNESIUM wheels!!!!
Call and talk to John, he is who I deal with there - Please tell him Chris told you about them and he will answer all your questions
Ye Ole Wheel shop -
They even repain MAGNESIUM wheels!!!!
Call and talk to John, he is who I deal with there - Please tell him Chris told you about them and he will answer all your questions
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From: Belews Creek north carolina
St. Jude Donor '05
I HAD A 68 FIREBIRD WITH ENKEI WHEELS AND ONE GOT BENT ALSO HAD IT STRAIGHTENED THIS WAS ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO SO DONT REALLY REMEMBER THE COST JUST KNOW IT WAS A WHOLE LOT CHEAPER THAN BUYING A NEW WHEEL
Melting Slicks
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
I blew out my front tire on my ZR-1 a couple a months ago and bent my "OZ" 3-piece racing rim, and took it to a place here in Dallas and they fixed it for $125.00. Only 2 day turn-a-round. The outer rim pieces are steel and the center is aluminum I think.
Melting Slicks
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From: Big Bear City CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by Terry C. Wise
I have a '96 Colector's Classic with the Z wheels. I had noted a rough ride when cold, but thought that to be the B.F's I'd put on and attributed it to the car sitting a lot. I had my tires balanced, the tech showed me I had a warped or bent wheel on the front. He told me he could send the wheel off to a company in NY, but I'd rather do business close to home if I can. Anyone know of a place in Kentucky that'll straighten the wheel?
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
Melting Slicks
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From: Gurley (Keel Mtn, Sweet Home) Alabama
Originally Posted by Terry C. Wise
I have a '96 Colector's Classic with the Z wheels. I had noted a rough ride when cold, but thought that to be the B.F's I'd put on and attributed it to the car sitting a lot. I had my tires balanced, the tech showed me I had a warped or bent wheel on the front. He told me he could send the wheel off to a company in NY, but I'd rather do business close to home if I can. Anyone know of a place in Kentucky that'll straighten the wheel?
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
Thanks,
Terry terrycwise@kvnet.org
www.ratland.com
If interested let me know as I'm not sure how far away you are. They also swap wheels out using yours for a core charge. Seriously though, almost every major city is bound to have such a business. Check w/local Chev Body Shop or better yet at the Corvette Assembly Plant
Last edited by MyOtherCar; Jan 30, 2005 at 11:02 PM.
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I don't know Kentucky, but these people straightened a bent 3 piece racing wheel for me. It was about $120 including refinishing.
There is one local to me, and when I went to drop off, a lot of dealers and body shops were dropping off an picking up wheels. But I have heard reports from individuals that seems to indicate different locations have varying quality of results.
http://fixrim.com/
There is one local to me, and when I went to drop off, a lot of dealers and body shops were dropping off an picking up wheels. But I have heard reports from individuals that seems to indicate different locations have varying quality of results.
http://fixrim.com/
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From: First to Sign Grumpy's Hat Only 53 miles from Hell
St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11
There is a company here in Michigan located in Livonia called Weldcraft. They do really good work and can fix aluminum wheels.
Weldcraft - 734-420-2211
Weldcraft - 734-420-2211
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From: First to Sign Grumpy's Hat Only 53 miles from Hell
St. Jude Donor '06-'09-'10-'11
If all else fails, there is a company here in Livonia Michigan called Weldcraft 734-420-2211. They do really good work. I had a couple of wheels worked on there.
