Scratched rims!
04-12-01, 10:02 AM
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I was going through a wash, this morning and must have hit the side tubing (the ones that guide the car).
Anyway, two of my rims have some scratches and dents on them. I am very disappointed. Is it possible to fix them, or do they have to be replaced?
They are 18 " non-chrome alloy with some kind of protective layer. They came as a part of l-tuned package and are called "Salina," on the l-tuned web site. I wonder how much these two rims will run me, new.
Thanks.
Anyway, two of my rims have some scratches and dents on them. I am very disappointed. Is it possible to fix them, or do they have to be replaced?
They are 18 " non-chrome alloy with some kind of protective layer. They came as a part of l-tuned package and are called "Salina," on the l-tuned web site. I wonder how much these two rims will run me, new.
Thanks.
04-12-01, 10:19 AM
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Hi,
Those rims are somewhat expensive to buy separately. I think in a package they cost 2105 for all four rims and tires. However, as separate pieces, I believe I was quoted around 2200 for just the set of rims - which is about 550 a piece. There are a variety of wheel repair centers that can repair the rims for less than a hundred bucks each however, you have to take the tires off and ship the rims to the place which is a big hassle. Plus, if you don't have extra rims, you cannot drive the car. You can do one rim at a time but the turnaround takes months...
If you live in So Cal I have a great recommendation for a wheel repair shop. I have bent many a rim with potholes in the street and they have fixed it like new for 40 bucks! Once again, you would have to take the tires off at a tire shop and just deliver the rims to them for work. Turnaround time is 1-2 days. Let me know if you want the reference. Hope this helps...Sorry to hear about the scratches.
Those rims are somewhat expensive to buy separately. I think in a package they cost 2105 for all four rims and tires. However, as separate pieces, I believe I was quoted around 2200 for just the set of rims - which is about 550 a piece. There are a variety of wheel repair centers that can repair the rims for less than a hundred bucks each however, you have to take the tires off and ship the rims to the place which is a big hassle. Plus, if you don't have extra rims, you cannot drive the car. You can do one rim at a time but the turnaround takes months...
If you live in So Cal I have a great recommendation for a wheel repair shop. I have bent many a rim with potholes in the street and they have fixed it like new for 40 bucks! Once again, you would have to take the tires off at a tire shop and just deliver the rims to them for work. Turnaround time is 1-2 days. Let me know if you want the reference. Hope this helps...Sorry to hear about the scratches.
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04-12-01, 10:34 AM
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Re: to Brent
Originally posted by gs4will
brent,
do you still need the bilsteins? just wondering
brent,
do you still need the bilsteins? just wondering
Brent
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04-12-01, 11:30 PM
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Blan,
Try Wheels America at www.fixrim.com
I used them with good results. So have others here.
Tell your nearest location that Curtis Hanson, their Asst Mgr at the San Francisco/Union City store has arranged a $99 aluminum wheel repair for ClubLexus, that's $10 off reg price.
Try Wheels America at www.fixrim.com
I used them with good results. So have others here.
Tell your nearest location that Curtis Hanson, their Asst Mgr at the San Francisco/Union City store has arranged a $99 aluminum wheel repair for ClubLexus, that's $10 off reg price.
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