Wheel Repair

Robo Squirrel · 07-08-2009, 08:49 AM

curbed one of my wheels on the way to work this morning

i was wondering if u guys knew of any good wheel repair shops

NSM · 07-08-2009, 09:42 AM

www.rimpro.com

The ONLY option in the NE area. PM me, I'm always in RI and can arrange a discount as well as getting it up there for you.

virtualbong · 07-08-2009, 10:12 AM

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That's not exactly true...there is Rim & Wheelworks in Waltham...BUT, I would rather go to RimPro. They were nicer and I feel their work was better too.

NSM · 07-08-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

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That's not exactly true...there is Rim & Wheelworks in Waltham...BUT, I would rather go to RimPro. They were nicer and I feel their work was better too.

Rim & Wheelworks in Waltham is decent but, does not have the type of equipment that Rimpro has. Rimpro uses NO HEAT at all to straighten their wheels. Thus saving 100% integrity of the wheel.

Robo Squirrel · 07-08-2009, 11:49 AM

its just rashed, no bending to the best of my knowledge

rockd · 07-08-2009, 01:46 PM

Gonna chime in - I've had several bad experiences w/ RimPro, and so have a few of my friends on the Audi boards. They half-fixed one of my wheels, so the bend was not visible but it was still leaking air. After two more attempts, they finally fixed it, but lost an HRE center cap in the process.

I also tried the wheel repair place in Peabody on Rt.1 - they actually did great work at a great price, but I heard the owner recently got into some legal trouble. May be best to stay away from there...

Haven't tried Wheel Solutions in Allston yet... their prices are very good, so maybe that's the place to go for simple curb rash?
http://wheelsolutionsinc.com/

TL · 07-08-2009, 04:33 PM

Rim & Wheelworks in Waltham quoted me $250 for fixing my bend and curb. The price also included mounting, balancing and taxes but for that price i can get a new rim.

rockd · 07-08-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

Rim & Wheelworks in Waltham quoted me $250 for fixing my bend and curb. The price also included mounting, balancing and taxes but for that price i can get a new rim.

whoa, WAY too much. last time I bent a wheel, I paid $150 to straighten it, refinish it, polish the lip, and repaint the face.

TL · 07-08-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rockd

whoa, WAY too much. last time I bent a wheel, I paid $150 to straighten it, refinish it, polish the lip, and repaint the face.

really, was it for 19" rims? what's the name of the place?

rockd · 07-08-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

really, was it for 19" rims? what's the name of the place?

Yea, it was for 19" SSR Comps... I don't remember the name of the place, but the address is 80 Newbury St in Peabody (that's Rt. 1). I've done a lot of work at the neighboring shop, so I may have gotten a hookup from the owner. But either way, $250 is a lot

TL · 07-08-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rockd

Yea, it was for 19" SSR Comps... I don't remember the name of the place, but the address is 80 Newbury St in Peabody (that's Rt. 1). I've done a lot of work at the neighboring shop, so I may have gotten a hookup from the owner. But either way, $250 is a lot

Oh, that was a good deal then....yea for $250 i can get a new rim.

TL · 07-08-2009, 11:13 PM

Rob - so where are you going to take it?

virtualbong · 07-09-2009, 06:55 AM

I am pretty sure that I paid $165 at RimPro to fix my bent rim. The only thing was that I removed the wheel before taking it there. I think it's like $175-$185 if you drive in with it still on your car.

Rickrack · 07-13-2009, 12:14 PM

If it is just cosmetic and the wheel doesn't need to be straightened, I would be happy to take of it for you. I have a detail shop in Wakefield, MA and have an awesome wheel repair technician that I use. Usually the cost is around $150 to $165, depending on how bad it is.

Here is an Audi that I had the wheels repaired on... http://forums.yuppieracing.net/showthread.php?t=970

Feel free to drop me a PM if you are interested...

Best regards,
~Rick

LuisBoston · 07-20-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickrack

If it is just cosmetic and the wheel doesn't need to be straightened, I would be happy to take of it for you. I have a detail shop in Wakefield, MA and have an awesome wheel repair technician that I use. Usually the cost is around $150 to $165, depending on how bad it is.

Here is an Audi that I had the wheels repaired on... http://forums.yuppieracing.net/showthread.php?t=970

Feel free to drop me a PM if you are interested...

Best regards,
~Rick

I have some pretty bad curb-rash, but no bending. I have the tire/wheel warranty, should I try and get the rash fixed through that or am I going to be diappointed? How much just to refinish the wheel? I'd need all 4 done

alextremo · 07-20-2009, 01:25 PM

I DIY'd 2 of mine. ~$40 for the materials. Not that difficult, came out fine.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=curb+rash

Roowah · 07-20-2009, 07:17 PM

Since we're talking about fixing a curb rashed wheel, would putting some TiAg touch up paint on it work? I know it wouldn't be perfect by any means, but thought it may help to hide it a bit. I have some around the edge of the rim, and was thinking of doing it.

alextremo · 07-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Not sure how this ^ would work. I used the Wurth silver wheel paint and clear, picked up filler and sand paper at autozone.

http://www.properautocare.com/euwhtokit.html

NoKaOi · 07-23-2009, 08:07 PM

The prices to fix curb rash in NE are insane, especially when the DIY is cheap and easy.

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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	/\/\/\/\ That's not exactly true...there is Rim & Wheelworks in Waltham...BUT, I would rather go to RimPro. They were nicer and I feel their work was better too. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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Robo Squirrel Major 70 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MI iTrader: (1)	its just rashed, no bending to the best of my knowledge __________________
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rockd 35 Rep 543 Posts Drives: '11 Z4 35i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (11)	Gonna chime in - I've had several bad experiences w/ RimPro, and so have a few of my friends on the Audi boards. They half-fixed one of my wheels, so the bend was not visible but it was still leaking air. After two more attempts, they finally fixed it, but lost an HRE center cap in the process. I also tried the wheel repair place in Peabody on Rt.1 - they actually did great work at a great price, but I heard the owner recently got into some legal trouble. May be best to stay away from there... Haven't tried Wheel Solutions in Allston yet... their prices are very good, so maybe that's the place to go for simple curb rash? http://wheelsolutionsinc.com/
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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	I am pretty sure that I paid $165 at RimPro to fix my bent rim. The only thing was that I removed the wheel before taking it there. I think it's like $175-$185 if you drive in with it still on your car. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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Rickrack Private 20 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 03' Corvette Z06, 99' Bmw 540i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA / NH iTrader: (0)	If it is just cosmetic and the wheel doesn't need to be straightened, I would be happy to take of it for you. I have a detail shop in Wakefield, MA and have an awesome wheel repair technician that I use. Usually the cost is around $150 to $165, depending on how bad it is. Here is an Audi that I had the wheels repaired on... http://forums.yuppieracing.net/showthread.php?t=970 Feel free to drop me a PM if you are interested... Best regards, ~Rick
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alextremo Captain 49 Rep 966 Posts Drives: F10 550i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	I DIY'd 2 of mine. ~$40 for the materials. Not that difficult, came out fine. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=curb+rash
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Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	Since we're talking about fixing a curb rashed wheel, would putting some TiAg touch up paint on it work? I know it wouldn't be perfect by any means, but thought it may help to hide it a bit. I have some around the edge of the rim, and was thinking of doing it. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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alextremo Captain 49 Rep 966 Posts Drives: F10 550i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (5)	Not sure how this ^ would work. I used the Wurth silver wheel paint and clear, picked up filler and sand paper at autozone. http://www.properautocare.com/euwhtokit.html
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