Nuts - kerbed a wheel

[BigNige]

Bollocks.

I've kerbed a front wheel and razzed up the rim quite nicely.
Why don't the bleedin' tyres stick a little bit proud of the rims like on most cars.

Anyhoo...what can I do to sort it chaps?

[spacetrucker]

Ouch...

[stevieturbo]

Take it an alloy whel repair specialist, then fit bigger tyres that will offer better protection...

And avoid driving into kerbs

[raggyman]

Funny enough did the same thing today in the pouring rain in london today. Lucky enough, no damage that I could see, wacked it pretty hard in the rear.

[The Jackel]

Kerbed my wheel on the second day I had the car (thanks to some inconsiderate t**t who was blocking the car park at Leeds station.

Phoned up the local 'Chips Away' and they repaired it at my house one Saturday morning. Cost approximately £50.00 and you can hardly tell there was ever a mark there.

Hope this might help

[V8HSV]

I've kerbed mine 3 times in 3 yrs, fitted 245 section and the tyre makes contact before the rim, problem solved.

[bignige]

The Jackel said:

Kerbed my wheel on the second day I had the car (thanks to some inconsiderate t**t who was blocking the car park at Leeds station. Phoned up the local 'Chips Away' and they repaired it at my house one Saturday morning. Cost approximately £50.00 and you can hardly tell there was ever a mark there. Hope this might help

Cheers, worth a shot.

[PCV8]

Contact Chips Away. For approx. £50 they repaired my kerbed front wheel one sunday morning, can,t tell it was damaged now.

[BCK]

i recently had both my fromts done at home. There are plenty of cahps on the internet. Just do a google search.

They came out and did it at home for me. best thig was it cost £70 for both wheels and they are immaculate!

[yorkkie]

I found some plasticote silver paint from B&Q for £2.50 that is a perfect match.

Must be my tight yorkshire upbringing coming out

[picador]

VXR Wheels are a different sitch, they need a very different and difficult treatment to bring them back to the semi-chrome look. We have the technology anyone, interested give me a call 02380 449232 Graham.

[bignige]

Thanks all.

Booked in at my local Chips Away chap now, via another independant recommendation.
Can't fit me in on a Saturday for a few weeks but that's ok.

Will report back with before & after pics.

[BO55 VXR]

Bugger.....Just done the same today - Only had the car 4 weeks - Oh well. Sh*t happens!!

[caspy]

If it is a VXR wheel that you have curbed, just check that they can the black chrome finish. We havent found any roadside repairers can do this. We have found one that requires the wheels off the car and takes a few days, match not too bad but not exact.

[BO55 VXR]

It's not really that bad at the moment, just an inch or 2 so I dont actually think its worth it....It wont be the last time it'll happen ....if i got them done every time i ding'd them, i wouldn't be able to afford to run the car.

I know this is probably dragging down the prestige of the car but I'm just gonna wait until they start to look shabby and then go for a full-on wheels off refurb..

>> Edited by BO55 VXR on Friday 18th November 18:56

[The Jackel]

Caspy - i have to say your knowledge is invaluable on this site.

[BigNige]

Creep