bent rim

92_LSL · #1 07-12-2010, 11:04 PM

i have a set of drag dr6 wheels on my svx and on is bent now. i really like these rims and everyone says that they match the car really well. am i able to get it fixed ???

Gamesy · #2 07-13-2010, 12:21 AM

is it major? the best option you can do is take it to a shop and see if they have a machine that will put it round again, worst case scenario go online or to a shop and buy a single rim.

icingdeath88 · #3 07-13-2010, 12:28 AM

Unless it's really bad, a wheel repair shop will probably be able to handle it easy. I would call around and find a highly regarded shop and take it to them. How bad is it?

92_LSL · #4 07-15-2010, 09:28 PM

the tire was losing 20lbs a day, also the wheel shakes a good bit but not bad enough that i can't drive above 55 mph

Mike621 · #5 07-16-2010, 09:12 AM

Get it repaired. Generally, rim repair is a very economical and cost-effective solution, unless the wheel is very inexpensive and easily available

subeman90 · #6 07-16-2010, 09:15 AM

talked to this guy on the phone once. He seems to know his stuff and others I have talked to have told me they heard good things about him.

http://www.wheelcollision.com/wccsvcs.html

92_LSL · #7 07-16-2010, 03:20 PM

thanks im going to check that out.

SSSVX · #8 07-17-2010, 12:55 AM

my friend got his 15" steel wheel fixed for only $25.

subeman90 · #9 07-17-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSVX

my friend got his 15" steel wheel fixed for only $25.

steel wheels are much easier to do and less precise. I've fixed them with a sledge hammer before.

92_LSL · #10 07-17-2010, 09:43 AM

the rims are 17's and i think there alloys

SSSVX · #11 07-18-2010, 01:13 AM

ya steel wheels are easier to fix.

go and find out and let us know how much you can get your alloy wheel fixed?

lhopp77 · #12 07-18-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92_LSL

i have a set of drag dr6 wheels on my svx and on is bent now. i really like these rims and everyone says that they match the car really well. am i able to get it fixed ???

I used this company (TX store) several years ago to do my SVX OEM wheels and they did a great job.

http://www.wheelsamerica.com/index.php?page=miami

Lee

92_LSL · #13 07-18-2010, 03:06 PM

they don't have a branch in orlando ?

Weebitob · #14 07-21-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhopp77

I used this company (TX store) several years ago to do my SVX OEM wheels and they did a great job.

http://www.wheelsamerica.com/index.php?page=miami

Lee

Thanks for the link, I have had ETD dogging me for a rim replacement on the front passenger side. I can't quite see it but it explains the bad vibrations I have been having at highway speeds. At least I hope that is the problem.