Cheap Alloy Wheel Repair

[chasingracecars]

I am on the look out for a good alloy wheel repair where the owner doesn't drive an Aventador on the profits!

Its a single 20" LR wheel in flat silver, its the only one that has damage in the set I am looking at, they are cheap at £400 for the lot but they are also on ditch finders so another £600 on new tyres.

Cwmbran's TWS will charge over £100 a wheel, I know places in London that do an excellent job for £25! With rates and unit rental cheaper here how come i can't find a cheaper place?

[Trev450]

Renowheel in Bridgend are worth a shout.

[LuS1fer]

https://www.facebook.com/albionarc/

"Start at" £120 for a set of four IIRC.

Edited by LuS1fer on Monday 15th January 17:58

[Wilburforce]

I've used "Wheel-fixit" in Pontypridd/Treforest previously, did a great job on two kerbed 19" rims for about £75.

[chasingracecars]

Thanks all , thats the sort of thing I needed. Its an old car and I just want it to look ok, not a million quid.

As it happens I won a nicer set on ebay that are all mint wheels, but might refurb the old 16"s and use as winter wheels.

[bmwmike]

Did you use anyone after OP? I need a wheel straightened (someone remind me why I drive a bmw) and looking for someone local in Cardiff.

[chasingracecars]

Never actually needed to. I’m just up near silverstone collecting my wheels off eBay but hoping they look good enough not to need a refurb.

[DHE]

bmwmike said:

Did you use anyone after OP? I need a wheel straightened (someone remind me why I drive a bmw) and looking for someone local in Cardiff.

These guys are very good http://www.flatoutalloys.co.uk/

[framerateuk]

DHE said:

These guys are very good http://www.flatoutalloys.co.uk/

I'll keep those guys in mind. The wheels on my Clio look terrible. The wheels sit proud of the tyre and a few minor touches have left my wheels looking horrendous (diamond cut too, so I can't respray them myself).

[chasingracecars]

framerateuk said:

I'll keep those guys in mind. The wheels on my Clio look terrible. The wheels sit proud of the tyre and a few minor touches have left my wheels looking horrendous (diamond cut too, so I can't respray them myself).

When searching for alloys for mine, I noticed a lot of diamond cut wheels were getting the full powder treatment, They still look very good without the worry of them being diamond cut.

[framerateuk]

chasingracecars said:

When searching for alloys for mine, I noticed a lot of diamond cut wheels were getting the full powder treatment, They still look very good without the worry of them being diamond cut.

Yeah that's another option.

I'm not a huge fan of diamond cut wheels (certain styles look great, but most modern ones are too chunky), so I've thought about just having them re-finished in black or anthracite.

[bmwmike]

I'm going to give these guys ago with one of my f10 wheels. Will report back.

http://www.love-your-car.com/#

[bmwmike]

bmwmike said:

I'm going to give these guys ago with one of my f10 wheels. Will report back.

http://www.love-your-car.com/#

Well that was a non start. I got there and they took one look at the wheel and decided it wasn't buckled enough for them. Must admit I did wonder if they'd be anything for a slight buckle. Anyway they were very helpful in not charging me for a bit of advice, just a pity they didn't offer to spin up the wheel and have a proper look at the wheel.

Seemed a nice bunch though and I'd go back again if I needed a refurb or whatever.