OT Car Gurus: Can a wheel (not tire) be repaired

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
L

LakerGod

Platinum Member
May 19, 2001
2,477
0
0
A little background...i was driving past some road work that was being done on the freeway. A basketball sized object rolled from the site and i ran over it puncturing my tired and slightly damaging my wheel. :|

My question is this...are there places that will repair wheels or do i have to buy some after-market wheel for the car? It's an old '96 Maxima, but i still would rather have all the wheels/hubcaps looking the same. Any suggestions/solutions?
 
E

Eli

Super Moderator | Elite Member
Oct 9, 1999
50,419
8
81
I seriously doubt it.. too much liability.
 
A

Actaeon

Diamond Member
Dec 28, 2000
8,657
20
76
It depends on the extent of the damage whether or not it can be repaired, but yes, it is possible. However, it might end up costing more to repair it, than it is to buy a new one. If that is the case, and you don't want an aftermarket rim, I'm sure you can find a used wheel from another Maxima on Ebay.
 
V

vegetation

Diamond Member
Feb 21, 2001
4,270
2
0
If it's an OEM wheel, just look for another one, preferably nearby as it will cost more in shipping than anything else.
 
TheLonelyPhoenix

TheLonelyPhoenix

Diamond Member
Feb 15, 2004
5,594
1
0
If the wheel is just scratched up, you can get it patched up and repainted.

If its badly dented, you'll need a new one.
 
Papagayo

Papagayo

Platinum Member
Jul 28, 2003
2,303
23
81
Originally posted by: LakerGod
A little background...i was driving past some road work that was being done on the freeway. A basketball sized object rolled from the site and i ran over it puncturing my tired and slightly damaging my wheel. :|

My question is this...are there places that will repair wheels or do i have to buy some after-market wheel for the car? It's an old '96 Maxima, but i still would rather have all the wheels/hubcaps looking the same. Any suggestions/solutions?
Click to expand...

Yes there are places that does repair wheels.. and they do really good job, as long as they are bent. If they are ripped or in really bad shape, then I don't think they can do anything about it..

I remember a place in Cincinnati that did it for $95..
You can't even tell after it's fixed..

 
I

Injury

Lifer
Jul 19, 2004
13,066
2
81
Think about it this way:

When you bend something, and bend it back, the metal severly weakends. It will ALWAYS have a definate weak point and stress will be likely to bend it again. If the entire weight of the car is on the 4 rims... is that such a good idea?

If you could manage to bang it out enough that it could keep a seal with a tire, then it would be a quick fix until payday at BEST.

Get a new one. Be safe. Save yourself the trouble.
 
C

CFster

Golden Member
Oct 16, 1999
1,903
0
76
I have local guy that can fix almost anything.

Saw him once repair an aluminum wheel off an Audi that was almost broken in half.

 
I

Injury

Lifer
Jul 19, 2004
13,066
2
81
Finally read what happened to the car...

If something from a construction site rolled out... make them pay for it.

It's not your fault they couldn't secure their equipment, why should you pay for it?
 
quakefiend420

quakefiend420

Lifer
Aug 26, 2004
14,685
1
76
Originally posted by: Injury
Finally read what happened to the car...

If something from a construction site rolled out... make them pay for it.

It's not your fault they couldn't secure their equipment, why should you pay for it?
Click to expand...

this was my first thought.
 
L

LakerGod

Platinum Member
May 19, 2001
2,477
0
0
Does anybody know any places in Los Angeles open on Sundays that sell regular after-market steel wheels? And also do new tire installations? I tried Pep Boys, they don't have anything but alloy rims, and discount tire isn't open on Sundays.
 
funboy6942

funboy6942

Lifer
Nov 13, 2001
15,362
416
126
Originally posted by: LakerGod
A little background...i was driving past some road work that was being done on the freeway. A basketball sized object rolled from the site and i ran over it puncturing my tired and slightly damaging my wheel. :|

My question is this...are there places that will repair wheels or do i have to buy some after-market wheel for the car? It's an old '96 Maxima, but i still would rather have all the wheels/hubcaps looking the same. Any suggestions/solutions?
Click to expand...

Junk yard is your best friend and shouldnt cost over $30 max
 
D

DAGTA

Diamond Member
Oct 9, 1999
8,172
1
0
1. Buy 'new' wheel from junk yard.
2. Replace wheel.
3. Sell old wheel on Ebay with claim that the indentation looks like George W. Bush.
4. Profit!

;)
 
DainBramaged

DainBramaged

Lifer
Jun 19, 2003
23,454
41
91
Originally posted by: DAGTA
1. Buy 'new' wheel from junk yard.
2. Replace wheel.
3. Sell old wheel on Ebay with claim that the indentation looks like George W. Bush.
4. Profit!

;)
Click to expand...

Mother Mary, asshole.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom