Wheel and tyre damage

[T40ORA]

Got pushed off the road last weekend and damaged the front NS Spyder; gouged and a bit flattened. Also tore a bit of the tyre wall, don't know what it's called but the bit that overhangs the edge of the rim.

I'm assuming the worse, but first question is does anyone know if this sort of damage can be repaired or is it a definite replacement job? Just wondering whether or not to bother taking it somewhere.

Second question, what is the availability of new spiders like?

Third, should I be automatically chucking out the damaged tyre, or is damage to that part of the tyre not such a problem as it's thicker there - maybe just to enable a good fit to the rim?

Apologies if these questiosn are niave.

[jagdpanther]

I cant answer your question about the Spiders, but I can offer an opinion (they're like arseholes dont ya know ) on the tyre

If any part of my tyres on the Battlecruiser were damaged to that extent, I would rather go to the expense of replacing it rather than potentially having something go wrong with it due to the damage and fire me into a wall

Sorry to hear about the damage, hope you manage to sort it out

[E2DJH]

T40ORA said:

Got pushed off the road last weekend and damaged the front NS Spyder; gouged and a bit flattened. Also tore a bit of the tyre wall, don't know what it's called but the bit that overhangs the edge of the rim.

I'm assuming the worse, but first question is does anyone know if this sort of damage can be repaired or is it a definite replacement job? Just wondering whether or not to bother taking it somewhere.

Second question, what is the availability of new spiders like?

Third, should I be automatically chucking out the damaged tyre, or is damage to that part of the tyre not such a problem as it's thicker there - maybe just to enable a good fit to the rim?

Apologies if these questiosn are niave.

Sorry to hear that Lee. I had a similar incident recently, but entirely due to driver error! The rear wheel was slightly buckled, and front and rear badly scuffed - note these are standard Chim alloys, not spyders. I had thought that the rear was beyond repair, but only this afternoon i have taken it to this firm here http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/contact.htm
They reckon they can sort it out, polish off the scuffed rim and re-paint & lacquer, all for about £40.

I know they are a bit out of your way, but I have to go and collect it next week. If you can get yours to me somehow by then, i'm happy to take it over and see what they say. I'm in Crowthorne, Berks.

As for the tyre, i think the proper thing to do is to bin it.
I think you have my e mail address, but if not PM me through here.

Good luck, cheers David

Edited by E2DJH on Thursday 19th July 22:30

[T40ORA]

Yeah, thanks guys. I thought that it would be binning the tyre.

Thanks for the link David; I'll give them a call and maybe mail them a photograph to see what they say. And thanks for the offer of taking it up. If I can get it to you, I'll let you know.

[E2DJH]

T40ORA said:

Yeah, thanks guys. I thought that it would be binning the tyre.

Thanks for the link David; I'll give them a call and maybe mail them a photograph to see what they say. And thanks for the offer of taking it up. If I can get it to you, I'll let you know.

i think you have my mobile from communication re the Blandford charity day

[T40ORA]

E2DJH said:

T40ORA said:

Yeah, thanks guys. I thought that it would be binning the tyre.

Thanks for the link David; I'll give them a call and maybe mail them a photograph to see what they say. And thanks for the offer of taking it up. If I can get it to you, I'll let you know.

i think you have my mobile from communication re the Blandford charity day

Hi David - yes I do! Cheers.

[E2DJH]

Sadly, no joy. Just received a call stating that the wheel is "beyond repair". So it is back on the hunt for another one.

Hope you fare better Lee

[catretriever]

E2DJH said:

i have taken it to this firm here http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/contact.htm
They reckon they can sort it out, polish off the scuffed rim and re-paint & lacquer, all for about £40.

I took these guys a set of OZ split rims to refurb a while back and would heartily recommend them, despite the fact that it took them a couple of attempts to get the rims air-tight. Nice friendly service and excellent results.
Back then they did collection/delivery to me in Herts, but I don't know if they still do.

[E2DJH]

catretriever said:

E2DJH said:

i have taken it to this firm here http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/contact.htm
They reckon they can sort it out, polish off the scuffed rim and re-paint & lacquer, all for about £40.

I took these guys a set of OZ split rims to refurb a while back and would heartily recommend them, despite the fact that it took them a couple of attempts to get the rims air-tight. Nice friendly service and excellent results.
Back then they did collection/delivery to me in Herts, but I don't know if they still do.

They still do delivery/collection for a full set, and seem a good bunch.

[BertBert]

RG do re-furbed spiders on an exchange basis £60 I think. Phone Martin and ask.
Bert

[Jasper Gilder]

I scuffed a spider last week - every spoke. Got a mobile refinisher out this morning , came to me, 2 hours work, lovely job - £50.00 plus vat. Try the yellow pages!

[MADT350]

These guys are very good:

Metal Magic > in Barnsley

Tel: [phone] - 45 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6DY