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Texas1971 · 06-26-2007, 08:47 PM

have bent inside rim that won't allow pressure above 20lbs. Local tire shop won't touch it for fear of "cracking" it. Anyone have luck repairing these or some tips?

RACINJASON22 · 06-26-2007, 09:10 PM

I seen a shop on TV on a show loke 2 Guy's Garage or one of those types of shows.

That is what they specialize in but, I can't remember the name so there is a place that can do it. maybe try Google search for something along those lines.

REPAIRING ALLOY WHEELS or something. They even did broken wheels.

Wish I remembered more info for you

RJ22...

Texas1971 · 06-26-2007, 09:14 PM

Jason - I think I'm happy to hear that it can be done...

hyde · 06-26-2007, 10:35 PM

Wheels America...and a couple others Check with Franco over at Tire Max in the Spring...HE can tell you where to get them fixed and they will look brand new..I Think it is 125 no matter how bad...

project1971 · 06-26-2007, 10:40 PM

Yes it can be done, i had a set of lightning wheels repairs few years ago here in OKC and they looked new. Thinking 125 was what i paid also but at that time they wouldn't repiar if missing part was more than about 4 inches.

ChevLoRay · 06-26-2007, 10:41 PM

There is a place in the Dallas area that repairs alloy rims. A buddy had a BMW Z-3, that had a bent rear rim. He went to the dealer in LR and bought a new one. I told him about the place. He went back to the dealer to retrieve his bent rim, and one of the mechanics had scarfed it up....but had to cough it up. So, my buddy sent the rim to Dallas, had it repaired ($125) and they sent it back to him. They polished it and reconditioned the finish so that it looked like new.

I have a four Mitsubishi 16x7 rims that came off of my daughter's '95 Turbo ragtop. She ran off the road, and bent two of them. I couldn't find any more in Arkansas, and the nearest ones were on the east coast. There is an insurance grading system that is based on the condition. Seems like an A is best, and these were B-2's, meaning not perfect @ $150 each plus shipping. I passed on them, bought four new wheels and never looked back. Now I have two good wheels and two that can be repaired, and nothing to put them on. But they have the same bolt pattern as a Camry.

Infanti · 06-27-2007, 01:00 AM

Up here in Canada i use to machine welded up rims for a company before they got their own lathe.They also repair bent rims so im sure you will find someone in your neck of the woods that can do it to.Ask the tire shops or car delerships who they use.

cell · 06-27-2007, 01:06 AM

not really a bent rim, but this guy is amazing.

http://www.weldingweb.com/showthread...&highlight=rim

55dude · 06-27-2007, 06:00 AM

my daily driver is a 98' jeep grand cherokee that i purchased wrecked with 250 miles on it. one of the alloy rims was broken and for $100 bucks i bought a
"remanufactured wheel" (the dealer wanted $400) that was back in 99' and i have never had any problems with 100,000+ miles. the guys that fix them are pro's.

06-26-2007, 08:47 PM	#1
Texas1971 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 90	Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? have bent inside rim that won't allow pressure above 20lbs. Local tire shop won't touch it for fear of "cracking" it. Anyone have luck repairing these or some tips?

06-26-2007, 09:10 PM	#2
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? I seen a shop on TV on a show loke 2 Guy's Garage or one of those types of shows. That is what they specialize in but, I can't remember the name so there is a place that can do it. maybe try Google search for something along those lines. REPAIRING ALLOY WHEELS or something. They even did broken wheels. Wish I remembered more info for you RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-26-2007, 09:14 PM	#3
Texas1971 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 90	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? Jason - I think I'm happy to hear that it can be done...

06-26-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? Wheels America...and a couple others Check with Franco over at Tire Max in the Spring...HE can tell you where to get them fixed and they will look brand new..I Think it is 125 no matter how bad... __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged

06-26-2007, 10:40 PM	#5
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? Yes it can be done, i had a set of lightning wheels repairs few years ago here in OKC and they looked new. Thinking 125 was what i paid also but at that time they wouldn't repiar if missing part was more than about 4 inches. __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

06-26-2007, 10:41 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? There is a place in the Dallas area that repairs alloy rims. A buddy had a BMW Z-3, that had a bent rear rim. He went to the dealer in LR and bought a new one. I told him about the place. He went back to the dealer to retrieve his bent rim, and one of the mechanics had scarfed it up....but had to cough it up. So, my buddy sent the rim to Dallas, had it repaired ($125) and they sent it back to him. They polished it and reconditioned the finish so that it looked like new. I have a four Mitsubishi 16x7 rims that came off of my daughter's '95 Turbo ragtop. She ran off the road, and bent two of them. I couldn't find any more in Arkansas, and the nearest ones were on the east coast. There is an insurance grading system that is based on the condition. Seems like an A is best, and these were B-2's, meaning not perfect @ $150 each plus shipping. I passed on them, bought four new wheels and never looked back. Now I have two good wheels and two that can be repaired, and nothing to put them on. But they have the same bolt pattern as a Camry. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-27-2007, 01:00 AM	#7
Infanti www.infantimachine.com Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delta,BC Canada Posts: 311	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? Up here in Canada i use to machine welded up rims for a company before they got their own lathe.They also repair bent rims so im sure you will find someone in your neck of the woods that can do it to.Ask the tire shops or car delerships who they use.

06-27-2007, 01:06 AM	#8
cell Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 217	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? not really a bent rim, but this guy is amazing. http://www.weldingweb.com/showthread...&highlight=rim

06-27-2007, 06:00 AM	#9
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Ever had luck repairing bent alloy rims...Can they be fixed? my daily driver is a 98' jeep grand cherokee that i purchased wrecked with 250 miles on it. one of the alloy rims was broken and for $100 bucks i bought a "remanufactured wheel" (the dealer wanted $400) that was back in 99' and i have never had any problems with 100,000+ miles. the guys that fix them are pro's.



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