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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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has anyone here ever had a rim repair. my 17" front rim got bent, which cause a wobble or unbalance condition. having a hard time finding a use rim, found a service that said that they can repair the rim cost about 125. does this work?
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has anyone here ever had a rim repair. my 17" front rim got bent, which cause a wobble or unbalance condition. having a hard time finding a use rim, found a service that said that they can repair the rim cost about 125. does this work?
I had the same problem. Used it as an excuse to buy new rims.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Had my C4 rim done in Miami and I think they just exchange them for repaired units as mine came back looking like a new one for 125 in a couple of days. Think it was American Wheel.
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Had all FOUR CCW rims bent when my SON drove over a curb at 35 MPH. The company guarenteed the repair. 100% HAPPY WITH the repair. If necessary,,,I can give you the parrent company of the repair.

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thanks, this is what i wanted to hear. so it look like this really work seem like good result. it hard to find a single rim.
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wheel america in south part of dallas does good work and stands behind it as well, about $135 a wheel I believe, give them a call.
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Can curb rash be repaired?
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it a shame that the cost is about or more than a use rim would be if you could find one. the company is call wheels America and it look like they do everything, still trying to find a rim but due to down time may go with the repair.
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