Alloy wheel buckled

Alloy wheel buckled

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DocArbathnot

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27,122 posts

185 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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Just had my wheels balanced and both n.s. have flat spots. frown
(not bad but a little vibration through the steering wheel at speed)
Any one had any success with having buckled sorted?

Edited by DocArbathnot on Thursday 5th December 18:04

andyiley

9,335 posts

154 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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I have had success whith a place in Shorpe called the wheel doctor.

Whether it will work or not is entirely dependant upon where on the wheel the damage is.

If it is to the inner rim there is every likelihood that it can be done, but they cannot guarantee a fix until they try to do it.

DocArbathnot

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27,122 posts

185 months

Thursday 5th December 2013
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Thanks Andy,

I'll give the local place a call. It's got to be worth a shot.

lexusboy

1,099 posts

145 months

Monday 9th December 2013
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Hammer and a block of wood

duncancallum

843 posts

180 months

Tuesday 10th December 2013
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be careful with alloy wheels as they dont like being straightened as they will crack, I would let a proper place have a look

DocArbathnot

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27,122 posts

185 months

Tuesday 10th December 2013
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duncancallum said:
be careful with alloy wheels as they dont like being straightened as they will crack, I would let a proper place have a look
Yup I agree. This place is local to me so I'll give it a try.

http://alloywheelrefurbishm-px.rtrk.co.uk/

How much would you expect to pay?

Edited by DocArbathnot on Tuesday 10th December 17:59