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Ran over a pothole on the fwy going about 75mph. Didn't sound bad at the time until I got an air pressure warning light. Pulled over and checked my wheels and almost passed out...
Do you guys think this is repairable?
I checked online and it would cost around $500 for 1 new wheel.
I would rather get this fixed than buying a new one. But I've heard that once a bend has been repaired, the wheel is not as strong, due to the heat treatment. Is this true?
yea that can be fixed. One of my buddy's hit a pot hole and both the outside and inside of the rim worse then yours and he got it fixed looks brand new..
Yep, that's definately repairable. Friend has TE37's that are worst than that, after looks brand new again. The sticker will be destroyed when they heat up the lip to bend it back. How much is for a new rim? It it doesn't cost that much more, I rather just get a new one.
I've used Alloy Wheel Repair Specialist a couple of times. Once for a pretty good bend and once for a little curb rash. Your probably looking @ $150-$200 for the fix and repaint or powdercoat.