Bent wheel question
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Melting Slicks
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Bent wheel question
Hi Guys:
Bought four Z06 nickel pearl wheels from CF member and found out yesterday at tire shop that one of the fronts is bent when they went to balance it there is a wobble sent message to seller but of course no reply
Wondering if this can be fixed with wheel off as I payed to have tire mounted and it was no easy task - I would assume a wheel straighten would warrant taking the wheel of and heated up and that said now I an concerned about ruining the finish on the wheel
Anyone run into this problem ? thanks
Bought four Z06 nickel pearl wheels from CF member and found out yesterday at tire shop that one of the fronts is bent when they went to balance it there is a wobble sent message to seller but of course no reply
Wondering if this can be fixed with wheel off as I payed to have tire mounted and it was no easy task - I would assume a wheel straighten would warrant taking the wheel of and heated up and that said now I an concerned about ruining the finish on the wheel
Anyone run into this problem ? thanks
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Only a good wheel shop can answer that question. If the bend isn't bad, and there are no hairline cracks, it should be repairable, but only they can assess the risk to the finish. However, good shops should be able to match the paint finish.
Last edited by Foosh; Oct 8, 2017 at 03:27 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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So you are saying they will have to refinish the wheel - probably better to buy another one - not a happy camper now I have to buy another wheel and pay for tire change all over and its not cheap
Last edited by rsvette12; Oct 8, 2017 at 03:32 PM.
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I can't possibly assess whether it will need to be refinished after straightening. My wife and daughter are expert curb rashers, so I've had a fair amount of experience with wheel repairs. In every case, they have been able to blend in the small damaged area, so that it's virtually impossible to see the small area that was repainted.
Curb rash repairs are about $100/wheel, and straightening can probably be done for under $200, so it's definitely worth consulting a shop before running out and buying another wheel.
Curb rash repairs are about $100/wheel, and straightening can probably be done for under $200, so it's definitely worth consulting a shop before running out and buying another wheel.
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Melting Slicks
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No curb rash at all its just the back side of drum not edges thats what they told me
Nothing visually wrong with it
Plan calling wheel repair shop they recommended tomorrow - thanks
Nothing visually wrong with it
Plan calling wheel repair shop they recommended tomorrow - thanks
Last edited by rsvette12; Oct 8, 2017 at 03:43 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Massachusetts
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I had a wheel that was bent pretty bad on the outside, repaired and finished to look just like new for less than $200.
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