Wheel woes

[Norsky4360]

Just found out that the left side wheels are bent/out of round. Explains why the previous tire shop couldn't balance out a vibration. Don't recall running over anything or hitting a curb.

Can these wheels be repaired? Or am I looking at replacing them.

[LGAFF]

Can be fixed for $100 or so per wheel

[Norsky4360]

Where? Should I look for a specialty wheel shop or ask a dealership for a recommendation or ???

Thanks.

[LGAFF]

Call your insurance company and ask them who they use to straighten wheels. Body shop would know also.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Norsky4360

Where? Should I look for a specialty wheel shop or ask a dealership for a recommendation or ???

Thanks.

Try this place

www.weldcraftwheels.com


Pete

[LGAFF]

Trans wheel. wheel America, etc.

[Hog]

I have a wheel straightener in the garage. never done a set of aluminum wheels though.
Wouldnt there be an issue with "work hardening" of the aluminum? Maybe not if the bend was minimal.

peace
Hog

[LGAFF]

Originally Posted by Hog

I have a wheel straightener in the garage. never done a set of aluminum wheels though.
Wouldnt there be an issue with "work hardening" of the aluminum? Maybe not if the bend was minimal.

peace
Hog

I work in insurance, the can be repaired without issue. Never had an issue and I oversee about 5500 claims per month, for the last 14 years....so they know what is safe and what is not.

[LGAFF]

Check these out:

http://www.framestraightsystem.com/M...20Pictures.htm

[Hog]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

I work in insurance, the can be repaired without issue. Never had an issue and I oversee about 5500 claims per month, for the last 14 years....so they know what is safe and what is not.

Good info, I will have to throw an aluminum wheel on the straightener and see how it works out.
Thanks.

PS Some of those motorcycle wheel repairs are really out there. Good pricing as well.

peace
Hog