Pothole bent my VMR VB3 rim - Page 2

tibra1 · 07-03-2012, 07:22 PM

Bend back aluminum?

System Of A... · 07-03-2012, 10:58 PM

I got it fixed for $50. Looks like brand new. Rides like brand new. Took 2 hours. Im pretty happy :S idk. Never going on Los Feliz again.

Couldn't resist a quick fix

XR_SIX · 07-04-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by System Of A...

I got it fixed for $50. Looks like brand new. Rides like brand new. Took 2 hours. Im pretty happy :S idk. Never going on Los Feliz again.

Couldn't resist a quick fix

nice!
If u dont mind me asking Where did you get it repaired? Im looking for a good wheel repair shop just in case I bend any of my wheels.

Moxie · 07-04-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by System Of A...

I got it fixed for $50. Looks like brand new. Rides like brand new. Took 2 hours. Im pretty happy :S idk. Never going on Los Feliz again.

Couldn't resist a quick fix

Decent price - glad you found a low cost solution

System Of A... · 07-04-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by XR_SIX

nice!
If u dont mind me asking Where did you get it repaired? Im looking for a good wheel repair shop just in case I bend any of my wheels.

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/pro...rt_tuning.html

Rego Sport Tuning on Glendale blvd in Glendale.

Very happy about this place. But the price they charge depends on how bad the damage is. They said from 50-150 is average.

XR_SIX · 07-04-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by System Of A...

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR_SIX

nice!
If u dont mind me asking Where did you get it repaired? Im looking for a good wheel repair shop just in case I bend any of my wheels.

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/pro...rt_tuning.html

Rego Sport Tuning on Glendale blvd in Glendale.

Very happy about this place. But the price they charge depends on how bad the damage is. They said from 50-150 is average.

Thanks!
I guess I'm going to keep looking..
My experience during my last visit to the shop wasn't that great.

dvpouldar26 · 07-04-2012, 07:06 PM

With cheaper cast wheels like this, it is a better idea to replace the rim, rather than repairing the wheel. If you do want to repair the heel, heating and hammering the wheel is not the correct way. A better option is to get it cold rolled, even though it it a more costly option, it won't weaken the wheel as heating and hammering would. Even after this, it is still a better option to buy a new rim. I went through someone similar with some old LM reps I had. Most places heat and hammer out the wheel, but only a few shops are capable of doing cold rolling. Contact American Racing for cold rolling repair services.

System Of A... · 07-05-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dvpouldar26

With cheaper cast wheels like this, it is a better idea to replace the rim, rather than repairing the wheel. If you do want to repair the heel, heating and hammering the wheel is not the correct way. A better option is to get it cold rolled, even though it it a more costly option, it won't weaken the wheel as heating and hammering would. Even after this, it is still a better option to buy a new rim. I went through someone similar with some old LM reps I had. Most places heat and hammer out the wheel, but only a few shops are capable of doing cold rolling. Contact American Racing for cold rolling repair services.

Thank you for the advice. I'm a sucker for fast solutions and quick results so I just did this. Hope I don't regret it later.

07-03-2012, 10:58 PM	#24
System Of A... Captain Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 818 Posts: 726 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW e93 M3 [3.25]	I got it fixed for $50. Looks like brand new. Rides like brand new. Took 2 hours. Im pretty happy :S idk. Never going on Los Feliz again. Couldn't resist a quick fix Last edited by System Of A...; 07-04-2012 at 12:37 AM.

07-04-2012, 07:06 PM	#29
dvpouldar26 Major Drives: 2008 e92 328i, Porsche 987.1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 1,410 iTrader: (4)	With cheaper cast wheels like this, it is a better idea to replace the rim, rather than repairing the wheel. If you do want to repair the heel, heating and hammering the wheel is not the correct way. A better option is to get it cold rolled, even though it it a more costly option, it won't weaken the wheel as heating and hammering would. Even after this, it is still a better option to buy a new rim. I went through someone similar with some old LM reps I had. Most places heat and hammer out the wheel, but only a few shops are capable of doing cold rolling. Contact American Racing for cold rolling repair services. __________________ E92 328i Jet Black / Gloss Black Grilles / 8000k D1S low beam / 6000k HID fogs / GP Thunder 8500k angels & cornering bulbs / black reflectors / gloss black vinyled window trim / tints / smoked rear turn signals / black roundels / AC Schnitzer roof spoiler / VRS style decklid spoiler / Matte black Stripes / Rear fogs / matte mirrors / 19" LM reps / APR lip

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