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Old 13-05-2012, 08:35 AM
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Hi guys, I' ve clipped a curb in my car a couple days ago and unfortunately buckled my rim, I plan on taking it to a rim repairer for assessment but that won't be till midweek so in the meantime I thought I would get your opinion, I know these aren't the most expensive rims so if worse comes to worse ill just replace it with a new one but thought I would first get some opinions, cheers


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Honestly mate wouldn't bother, but I ya wonna try then doesn't hurt to ask, only thing is it may cost u the same if not more then a new one, by the way must of clipped it hard haha
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Yes but by a professional or it may crack.. It is a shame to see but it is the risk you take with big diam wheels. This is why you often see sets of 3 for sale on ebay...Chinese are not known for there good quality alloy so it may happen again..Gen wheels are Japanese and far better quality..
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Cheers for the replys, I honestly wasn't going fast at all when I hit it, the damage surprised me, it was a box curb though, if the cost to repair is close to a new replacement I will certainly just replace it
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Good choice mate
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Price up a new one first. I'd almost put money on a new one being cheaper.
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"clipped"
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"clipped"
clipped/drove straight into lol, im going with clipped it sounds better..
anyway cheers for everyones input it sounds like i will more than likely be replacing the wheel, ill probably still get this wheel looked at when i get a chance as i have a rim repairer near by. I would love a new set of wheels but im too poor atm , will let you know how i get on
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good excuse to buy a new set of wheels completely
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