Aluminum wheel repair

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  1. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Any one ever have to have their wheel(s) fixed? I have a bent deep dish aluminum slot wheel that has been causing me to go through axle bearings and seals. I don't feel any vibration till I get it up to about 35 and worsens the faster I go. It is fairly deep and I really do like the look of it.
    Check out the site and share your opinions or thoughts if you feel. Pictures will come soon...:)
    http://www.fixrim.com/WA/basic/index.php
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    looks like a place that can do the job...(y)

    we have a place in town that does them..Hubcaps and Wheels.

    ...Frank...
     
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    littleredtoy Seth

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    I had one machine straightened on my Taurus. A body shop did it. Cost me $90. No more problems. Cheaper than a new one.

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  4. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I plan on spinning them pretty fast so I want it to be true...:D
    :drive:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you ..know it's the wheel and not the...axle...:huh:

    ...frank...
     
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  6. blugene

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    I kissed a curb once in some snow. I did replace the axle but didn't replace the wheel cause I so desperatly want to keep them. This was about 15 years ago and now I can have it fixed :yahoo:.
    All these years I have been keeping my eyes open for a replacement. I know I could buy a new wheel but that would mean probobly changing to a different style too. Then that would mean 4 new wheels. Not that I wouldn't mind 4 new wheels even if different, I just can't see me spending that kinda money on my car that isn't on the road...yet.
     
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    Just make sure you have a written quote,,, Ford factory truck wheel was outrageous on repair. Nice work they do but don't assume repair cost, get it in writing!
     
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    Ended up getting both rear checked and of course they said both were bent :mad:. Was kinda expensive at $135.00 ea! :16suspect... But they spun them for me on a balancer and I didn't see any wauble wauble. The edges are like new also. I will probobly get something else if I have any more problems out of these.
    I thought they were wider than they realy are. They are 14x10 and I thought more like 13s looking at them with the tires mounted.

    Now I will be rolling the lips of the fenders (rear), hadn't done that yet.
     

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    Them are sure some nice looking center caps :thumbs2: Hope those wheels fit under the car, I love the deep dish look
     
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    They fit. I have been running these for most of the years I have had the car. I remember getting them at a flea market for $40 ea. And yea, the center caps are bling :cool:
    The fronts aren't as wide but I am able to run the 245 50s.
     

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    So at $175 a wheel, they are still a bargain. Great looking wheel.
     
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