Where to fix bent rim? -

gullit · 12-30-2008, 11:54 AM

Hey guys,

It's that time of year and the potholes finally got the best of me yesterday and I bent one of my front wheels. Can you guys please recommend some places to take it to? The prices that these places charge is outrageous, usually 140 dollars or so. Anywhere but Wheels of America though b/c they won't do any mounting.

Thank you

**Jay::01-S4** · 12-30-2008, 12:17 PM

I have always had good luck with Wheels America....If your hang up is that they won't mount the tire/wheel, just leave that part to Anthony @ A&L.

mck · 12-30-2008, 12:20 PM

Are you in the city? I bent a rim last year and brought it to Demitri at Chicago Auto Center. Definitely wasn't $140. Depending on how bad you hit it, might not be fixable.

LSBE36 · 03-13-2009, 01:23 AM

Wheels america is amazing, they fixed my friends flik wheels. They weren't just bent but they were cracked, and since flik's importer edge is no longer in business we had no other option other than getting the wheel repaired. They rewelded the wheel, refinished the powder coat and fixed the bend within 2 days all for $150.

theStig · 03-13-2009, 09:16 AM

Isn't it possible that the wheel will be out of round or off balanced after a repair? My Alutec 18's are severely bent and I pursued having them fixed, but my insurance told me they were "unfixable" since they'd be permanently off balanced.

Does that sound right to anyone? I'd really like to get these fixed, but I don't want to chew up tires or my suspension.

///M Life · 03-14-2009, 10:57 PM

I went to wheel america a few years ago to get my rims refinished and cost $99 a wheel, all four wheels were around $400. Recently I contacted then for a quote and they told me $540 for all four wheels. I guess they changed their prices?

99MPower · 03-18-2009, 02:10 PM

hm.. i hope I can get my SSR's straightened/refinished for less than that.. shiet

Arnel · 03-22-2009, 05:48 PM

Any updates on Wheels America? I've got a very slight bend in one of my BBS RKII's, but I want to be sure I can trust the place that's working on it to do it right.

I had Patrick send out 2 BBS wheels on our 528i sport a few years back, and the lips came back dull compared to the 2 untouched wheels, and there was still a slight vibration that could not be balanced out of one of them. A year later all the bolts on both had rusted from not being coated after disassembly. I don't know if they used Trans Wheel or Wheels America but I don't want them going back to the same place.

Anyone heard about either of these companies?
Aluminum Rim Repair - Aluminum Wheel Repair in Atlanta and Nationwide - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
Alloy Wheel Repair and Refinishing | Aluminum alloy rim and wheel repair and refinishing!! The Wheel Warehouse Inc - Factory Original Wheels, Used Wheels, OEM Rims, Used Steel Wheels

99MPower · 03-22-2009, 06:56 PM

with all the good reviews I'm planning on having wheels america do my SSR's

I called them the other day though, and it's a flat rate of like $130 a rim...

ltfadl · 03-23-2009, 09:10 PM

I use Wheels America for all repairs for my customers and my car as well, all four of my m6 reps was jacked up, bend and 2 of the had cracks and they fixed them right up for me. They also mount and balance tires as well. The cost to repair each wheel should be $130 and mounting and balancing around $15 each wheel

theStig · 03-23-2009, 09:37 PM

And you don't have any problems with vibration?

EddieK22 · 08-07-2009, 10:24 PM

Wheels America fixed my SSR GT3's and did a great job.

FIKster · 08-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Anyone deal with Keystone? We buy reman wheels from them all the time and they look just fine...

QuickGuy · 08-08-2009, 02:52 AM

As far as Wheels America goes I would give them a 5/10 in my book.

I got two wheels done and they came back COMPLETELY the wrong shade of silver, with one pair being dark silver and the refinished gunmetal gray. They also coated the centerbores which I needed to scrape clean to get the wheel to fit on the hub.

Not only that but I still had a vibration from the car which wasn't there with the other wheels. Considering I just spent $300 there I asked if I could get all of the wheels off the car rechecked to see if any others need straightening. He told me that he would take a look at the ones he did but didn't want to waste time on "free work".

I will be looking for an alternative next time.

EddieK22 · 08-10-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuickGuy

As far as Wheels America goes I would give them a 5/10 in my book.

I got two wheels done and they came back COMPLETELY the wrong shade of silver, with one pair being dark silver and the refinished gunmetal gray. They also coated the centerbores which I needed to scrape clean to get the wheel to fit on the hub.

Not only that but I still had a vibration from the car which wasn't there with the other wheels. Considering I just spent $300 there I asked if I could get all of the wheels off the car rechecked to see if any others need straightening. He told me that he would take a look at the ones he did but didn't want to waste time on "free work".

I will be looking for an alternative next time.

Ouch...completely different experience.

that sucks

12-30-2008, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
gullit Licensed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2 Car: Saab Viggen	Where to fix bent rim? Hey guys, It's that time of year and the potholes finally got the best of me yesterday and I bent one of my front wheels. Can you guys please recommend some places to take it to? The prices that these places charge is outrageous, usually 140 dollars or so. Anywhere but Wheels of America though b/c they won't do any mounting. Thank you

12-30-2008, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jay::01-S4 SLW Motorsports Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 6,325 Car: 2001 Audi S4 1978 Camaro Z-28 1997 BMW M3/4/5 HeatWare Account: 63982 Images: 23	I have always had good luck with Wheels America....If your hang up is that they won't mount the tire/wheel, just leave that part to Anthony @ A&L. __________________ 2001 Audi S4 - kind of stock 1997 BMW M3 - ETK whore 1978 Camaro Z-28 - slightly modded Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you. -Jeremy Clarkson

12-30-2008, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
mck Beer Snob & Parts Bender Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Guinn for Peed Posts: 5,881 Car: '93 325iS	Are you in the city? I bent a rim last year and brought it to Demitri at Chicago Auto Center. Definitely wasn't $140. Depending on how bad you hit it, might not be fixable. __________________ -Jim Did you hear what the car said to you? The car said, "Move outta da way, I got somewhere to go."

03-13-2009, 01:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
LSBE36 .:ELUSIVE EFX:. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Naperville, IL © Posts: 2,401 Car: 10' E60 08' RRS	Wheels america is amazing, they fixed my friends flik wheels. They weren't just bent but they were cracked, and since flik's importer edge is no longer in business we had no other option other than getting the wheel repaired. They rewelded the wheel, refinished the powder coat and fixed the bend within 2 days all for $150. __________________ ...M-Roadster Motor Swap on its way...

03-13-2009, 09:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
theStig ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Greater "Woodfield-land" Area Posts: 352 Car: '99 TiAg E36 Images: 7	Isn't it possible that the wheel will be out of round or off balanced after a repair? My Alutec 18's are severely bent and I pursued having them fixed, but my insurance told me they were "unfixable" since they'd be permanently off balanced. Does that sound right to anyone? I'd really like to get these fixed, but I don't want to chew up tires or my suspension. __________________ *The Three* that "rolls" like a Seven.**

03-14-2009, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
///M Life Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 762 Car: 1997 M3	I went to wheel america a few years ago to get my rims refinished and cost $99 a wheel, all four wheels were around $400. Recently I contacted then for a quote and they told me $540 for all four wheels. I guess they changed their prices? __________________ www.arr6.com

03-18-2009, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
99MPower HPDE Champion Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Waukegan & Rockton Posts: 3,360 Car: 99 M3 95 Dakota	hm.. i hope I can get my SSR's straightened/refinished for less than that.. shiet __________________

03-22-2009, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Arnel Service Provider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 3,498 Car: 88 Hurricane, 91 F2, 93 ZX7, 00 Ducati 996, 93 325is, 99 A4, 01 330i sport, 97 M3 TTS2	Any updates on Wheels America? I've got a very slight bend in one of my BBS RKII's, but I want to be sure I can trust the place that's working on it to do it right. I had Patrick send out 2 BBS wheels on our 528i sport a few years back, and the lips came back dull compared to the 2 untouched wheels, and there was still a slight vibration that could not be balanced out of one of them. A year later all the bolts on both had rusted from not being coated after disassembly. I don't know if they used Trans Wheel or Wheels America but I don't want them going back to the same place. Anyone heard about either of these companies? Aluminum Rim Repair - Aluminum Wheel Repair in Atlanta and Nationwide - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels Alloy Wheel Repair and Refinishing \| Aluminum alloy rim and wheel repair and refinishing!! The Wheel Warehouse Inc - Factory Original Wheels, Used Wheels, OEM Rims, Used Steel Wheels __________________ 97 M3 TTS2 Turbo (Thanks JT/Jim/Tom/Calvin/Luke) 6-Speed \| Eboost2 \| Aquamist HFS-6 \| ARP2000 \| M50mani \| EVO3+DSSR \| FX-R Retrofit \| Z3 Rack \| Dynaudio Set 360 \| Arc Audio "Eurotek's official Mortgage Professional" Purchase, Refi, Consolidation, Arbitrage Arnel Castillo 630-440-6646

03-22-2009, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
99MPower HPDE Champion Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Waukegan & Rockton Posts: 3,360 Car: 99 M3 95 Dakota	with all the good reviews I'm planning on having wheels america do my SSR's I called them the other day though, and it's a flat rate of like $130 a rim... __________________

03-23-2009, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
ltfadl Learner's permit Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago, il Posts: 436 Car: 94 325is 87 325e	I use Wheels America for all repairs for my customers and my car as well, all four of my m6 reps was jacked up, bend and 2 of the had cracks and they fixed them right up for me. They also mount and balance tires as well. The cost to repair each wheel should be $130 and mounting and balancing around $15 each wheel __________________ www.checksumtuning.com Ph. 773-951-9781 AIM: checksumtuning Yahoo: LTFADL BMWCCA MEM# 399120 Authorized Dealer For: AMSOIL, GIRODISC, VOGTLAND, VORSHLAG, LET MOTORSPORTS, MORE TO COME SOON......

03-23-2009, 09:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
theStig ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Greater "Woodfield-land" Area Posts: 352 Car: '99 TiAg E36 Images: 7	And you don't have any problems with vibration? __________________ *The Three* that "rolls" like a Seven.**

08-07-2009, 10:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
EddieK22 Learner's permit Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago West Burbs Posts: 7 Car: 01 E46 M3 (RIP) 98 328iS (under construction)	Wheels America fixed my SSR GT3's and did a great job. __________________ 01 E46 M3, 6MT, Jet black on Black, nav, Eibach Pro-kit springs, Supersprint exhaust, 2 Aero AR-20 resonators, KN63-1115 intake, smoked corners, body color kidneys, cf bl/wh roundels

08-07-2009, 10:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
FIKster 3seriesSPORT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,797 Car: 2001 325ci 2007 YFZ R6	Anyone deal with Keystone? We buy reman wheels from them all the time and they look just fine... __________________ -Mike, Mikey, Michael [img]tooo big[/img]

08-08-2009, 02:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
QuickGuy Working my way to fast... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington Heights, IL / SIU Carbondale, IL Posts: 3,782 Car: 1997 BMW 328is - Track, 1988 BMW 325ix - Daily Images: 2	As far as Wheels America goes I would give them a 5/10 in my book. I got two wheels done and they came back COMPLETELY the wrong shade of silver, with one pair being dark silver and the refinished gunmetal gray. They also coated the centerbores which I needed to scrape clean to get the wheel to fit on the hub. Not only that but I still had a vibration from the car which wasn't there with the other wheels. Considering I just spent $300 there I asked if I could get all of the wheels off the car rechecked to see if any others need straightening. He told me that he would take a look at the ones he did but didn't want to waste time on "free work". I will be looking for an alternative next time. __________________ Luke

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