Toyspeed.org.nz Message Board

by **bluemaumau** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:15 pm

i just picked up a set of ae101 5 spoke factory rims

they all have average curbing, was just wondering what wheel repair companys actually do to repair this?

by **Crucible** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:46 pm

Rimrite in palmy are good Will.

Weve had badly damaged alloy wheels done through them and they have come back brand new.

by **bluemaumau** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:04 pm

yea im going to use arrow wheels i think, but im just interested to know whats involved, as i may be able to get mates to do it,

/cheap

Website · by **Mr.Phreak** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:29 pm

Usually welded, then thrown on a lathe and machined back down

With all the prep and refinishing work, it's a job I'd leave to someone who does it for a living.

by **bluemaumau** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:40 pm

yea sweet

by **Sick Puppy** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:11 pm

And Rimrites are good- if you're delivering them it is a bit of a bugger to find, but they did an awesome job on my cracked Enkei...

by **THA SHZ** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:41 am

How bad is the curbing ?

by **bluemaumau** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:38 pm

just the outer rim, average curbing i guess, ill try take some pics

by **tsoob** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:02 pm

take it to rod or are you not in auckland any more>?

by **bluemaumau** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:03 pm

nah im in auckalnd.

whos rod?

btw ill come get those spacers when i remember!

by **Looonie** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:31 pm

You could probably just sand it down yourself, but bear in mind if you don't remove the material evenly it will put the wheel out of balance...

I've seen a mates wheels get done by Arrow before... ridiculously bloody expensive, and huge delays as well. I've had some done at an engineering place in Manukau before, not bad, $150 per wheel for repair...

Personally I'd probably take anything now to Auckland Wheel Repairs out back of Onehunga just as you get on the back motorway.

by **bluemaumau** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:45 pm

150 a wheel!

, i got the set for 160! with tyres!

not gonna spend anymore than 200 repairing and painting, looks like they will just get a paint!

can anyone recommend some good wheel paint, that wont come off

looking at gunmetal

by **tsoob** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:57 pm

ill paint them like new for ya for $200 bucks easy

by **bluemaumau** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:02 pm

i will try to remember to drop in tomorrow to discuss + get those spacers!

by **tsoob** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:07 pm

bluemaumau wrote:i will try to remember to drop in tomorrow to discuss + get those spacers!

cool see you then.

Toyspeed.org.nz Message Board

repairing curbing on wheels

repairing curbing on wheels

Who is online