Damaged Alloy

[iMungo]

Morning all

The other morning on my way into work I hit a large pot hole on the motorway... I took the car to have the wheels balanced yesterday and was told two of the wheels are buckled. I've logged a claim with the Highways Agency who are sneding me a claim form. Does anyone know if buckled wheels can be repaired and if so where? BMW want the best part of £1000 for 2 new wheels. The tyre fitter tried to balance them as best he could but there is still vibration at speed. Its a 335d running 19" MV double spoke alloys (with non runflats)

Cheers

[Overhaulin]

I think you can, try google bucked alloy wheel repair.

The thing is would you want too.?. Personall I think I would bite the bullet and have replacements for peace of mind.

Try having a shop around too for replacements.

[Pork]

I buckled one of my front wheels a while back and was told not to get it repaired (and IMO it was only a slight buckle). They can be repaired, but "it copromises the integrity of the wheel", whatever that may mean.

I'd be on fleaBay, seeing if there's anything on there.

Good luck.

[iMungo]

Thanks for the suggestions - other than ebay, does anyone know of any OEM BMW wheel suppliers or should I expect to just bend over and take the hit (£500 per wheel..). I can't find the right wheels on ebay at present.