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Old 12-01-08 | 08:32 AM
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I hit a curb and dented my front left wheel (stock). The damage is minor but I want to replace it. Where is the best place to order online?

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Old 12-01-08 | 08:36 AM
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sewell i guess...
Old 12-01-08 | 08:55 AM
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Why replace $$$...Try Wheels of America... I have used them before on my NSX wheel..looked new afterwards..I believe they have 3 locations in TX...Dallas,Houston,San Antonio... here is their link http://www.wheelsamerica.com/
I have posted this info before...good luck I think the charge is only around 100-150 range if I remember ...but better then buying new.
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Old 12-01-08 | 08:56 AM
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I called Sewell but they quoted me $759 ea. Park Place quoted me $583 so I was hoping to find them cheaper if possible.
Old 12-01-08 | 10:47 AM
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You might also try Ebay - I got an '06 stock wheel for $250 a year ago.
Old 12-01-08 | 05:58 PM
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wow that wheel of america is pretty cheap. i might just buy me one just for a spare to keep.
Old 12-01-08 | 06:01 PM
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just fix it man...100 bux at the most. Are you replacing it again if you curb it once more?
Old 12-01-08 | 06:03 PM
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Good info to know about wheel america...
Old 12-01-08 | 08:06 PM
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It would probably be cheaper if you get it fixed rather than buying a new one.

Think about it, you would also be charged at a shop for mounting and balancing it again.

But, by getting it fixed, that shop would most likely remount/balance for free. (they did for me at least =])
Old 12-01-08 | 08:33 PM
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I recently had all my wheels refinished because of road rash and other minor damages and the folks that fixed my wheels did a great job for $125 each. The wheels look brand new. So I'd recommend getting them fixed locally. Much cheaper!
Old 12-01-08 | 09:33 PM
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i would just forget about it and buy yourself some Mooncakes !!!
Old 12-01-08 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by toomurf
i would just forget about it and buy yourself some Mooncakes !!!
werd.

(Mooncakes = forged wheels from japan)
Old 12-01-08 | 11:25 PM
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new mooncakes FTW!!!
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