Thrasher Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Just hit a pothole this morning on the Northern State- BANG! My left front SSR Comp is not so nice anymore. Noticed the steering wheel shaking a little afterwards; visual inspection confirmed the worst. Nothing $450 or so can't fix- no wait, don't forget the high speed balancing and 4-wheel alignment. An expensive hit, after all is said and done. Can't really fault the SSR's, even with their super-soft rep. It was a brutal hit at 70mph or so. They've been good up to now, and I can't complain about the rim not taking the hit today. It was hard. So there's a bend in the rim now- Anyone know if bent rims can be repaired, and if so, anyone know a place on the Island or tri-state area that does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Is it inner or outer lip that is bent? There is a place in the Bronx that fixes rim. About $80 to $100 a pop depending on how bad it is. There is also another one in queens that is cheaper, but it is less sophisticated. Around $40 for a fix, but that one is better if it is the inner lip as they tend not to be too careful with the finish of the wheel. I can get you addresses if you wish. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 There are places all over the place that repair rims. I've never seen it cost less than $100 for even just curb rash, so I'm sure a bent rim is a little bit of green. If they were cheap aftermarket rims then I wouldn't sweat it. If they are expensive or aren't made any more then sometimes the repair bill is worth it. It's not hard to get a 3 or 4 hundred dollar bill for wheel repair though. Call your dealership and ask them who they go through for wheel repair on their trade ins. You might get a good hook up that way. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 They're pretty decent rims- SSR Comps. I think it's just the lip- that is I hope it's just the lip. I'd def spend $100-200 to salvage it, as long as it is balanced and true after all is said and done... What's the name of the place in the Bronx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 it depends, got a pic? it can vary from $200 to $400 depending on the rim.. but since SSRs are actually cheap enough, you might as well buy a new one if the damage is that bad... Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Keefe- I was just thinking you were the man for the info! I can't snap a pic now, but will post after daylight tomorrow. It's prolly about 3-4 inches of the outside lip that's flattened- perhaps 1/4" or so bent down from the outside circumference at the max. point of distortion.... Tire Rack is no longer advertising this rim in Anthracite. If I can source one, it's time to buy one anyway as a spare. Keefe, ya think rim repair is safe, and can rims be returned to trueness and balance? tia rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Found a place called Wheel America. Apparently a wheel repair chain with ten or so locations. They had before and after pictures of damaged and repaired wheels, including pictures of the rims I have. The rim in their picture was much more damaged than mine. Anybody have any experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 They're pretty decent rims- SSR Comps. I think it's just the lip- that is I hope it's just the lip. I'd def spend $100-200 to salvage it, as long as it is balanced and true after all is said and done... What's the name of the place in the Bronx? yes they guarantee the repair for the life of the rim, so if it looses air, or it can't be balanced, they'll fix it right. I'll get you the info tomorrow. I had a rim repaired there once and it is not a bad place. I also saw a bunch of really expensive bling rims being repaired there when I went. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYsFinest Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Where on the northern state, east or westbound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Westbound, out between exits 28 and 27, I believe. Should have noted it; now I'll probably drive through it again tomorrow when I leave for work at 0330. Taught me to always scan the surface of road as well as vehicular traffic. Will update with Wheels America experience later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLU24 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 theres WHEELSAMERICA- i dont know their # then the place in the Bronx if its the same place that was mentioned earlier # 718-653-3866 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 wheelsamerica is good enough imo. I've had minor bends repaired with them as well as a powdercoat to another color. not a perfect job, but plenty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Thrasher, look on the LISC website. some guys were asking this question about a month or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Check out www.mobilewheelrepair.com and see if they have a facility near you. YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanus88 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 that mobile company is sweet as hell. they a setup near me, awesome. keef, if u remember i used to have 18 inch piaa sport mesh wheels. they got slightly bent+curb rash, then i got into accident. wheels are fine, i just found is a good oppurtunity to go same wheels but 17s. been much happier, but i still need to seel the 18s. u think its worth it for me to have them fixed up and sold? do repaired rims sell higher than if they were in their original damaged state? i would think so, but i don't know how buyers (on ebay) feel about repaired rim. your expert advice would be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 I had the rear wheels balanced and rotated to the front, fronts now on the back. Shimmy is gone, but I can faintly feel the left rear (former left front) a tad off. This accident actually helped get me off my ass and rotate the tires (they've got about 7k on them now). There is a Wheels America place about 10 miles away from me, so I'll be going there later today to see about getting the wheel fixed. Got me thinking.... maybe bead blast the wheels and get them powder-coated black, leaving the machined lip for contrast. Anybody know if that's a bad idea? Will post my experience with getting getting bent rim fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 that mobile company is sweet as hell. they a setup near me, awesome. keef, if u remember i used to have 18 inch piaa sport mesh wheels. they got slightly bent+curb rash, then i got into accident. wheels are fine, i just found is a good oppurtunity to go same wheels but 17s. been much happier, but i still need to seel the 18s. u think its worth it for me to have them fixed up and sold? do repaired rims sell higher than if they were in their original damaged state? i would think so, but i don't know how buyers (on ebay) feel about repaired rim. your expert advice would be much appreciated a repaired rim is in a better state than it was borked... you just have to sell them for teh chepAR Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobecontinued Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 wheels america has a location in farmingdale by adventureland. pricing was $125 to repair the wheel, $10 for supplies and $18 to dismount/ mount/ balance the tire. Total was 166.39 when i was there 10-18-05. The address is 141-F Central Avenue Farmingdale NY Tel-756-9303 this was for the OEM subie wheel. I have also had some konig villians repaired there years ago. If they can fix it 166 is better than 450. Worst case, fix it and keep it as a full-size spare. edit- didn't see you were already going there. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_rex Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 http://www.rimpro.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 If you are in the tristate area I can vouche for these guys: Precision Wheel Service, 59 Schoolground Rd., Branford, CT 06405, (800) FIX-BEND, www.precisionwheelservice.com They repaired an bent Enkei for an Evo for me about two years ago. They are first rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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