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FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:28 am
by johneroberts
semi cut slicks only used twice, ex noggy babe sell all 4 including tyres for £1250
Please note that one of the wheels is bent and can be straightened for £60.
PM if interested
Cheers
jr
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:46 am
by RobK
Where can you get bent wheels straightened for £60? I have a set of Abt A24s, one of which is a bit bent from where I hit a pothole. Don't really fancy paying £400 for a new one!
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 10:57 pm
by NeuSkoolA3
I fix alloys!
El's
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:33 pm
by Doug_RS2
I have 3 alloys with bent rims - this is one:
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How do you fix them? How mucho?
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 11:57 pm
by NeuSkoolA3
It usually depends on time taken. Around £20?
One thing that can happen when a rim is straightened, is that it can crack. If that happens, then:
1. It has to be welded.
2. In order to weld it, it needs to be stripped of it's paint.
3. Once welded the excess has to be machined off.
4. Then the wheel has to be repainted.
- Welding and machining can cost anything from £5 to £15.
- Re-painting £30 [for all wheels], colour might not match exactly, would be better to paint a pair or the set again.
Either way, the paint will show signs of where the wheel was straightened. Best to refurbish complete.
Refit tyres at £20 a set with internal balancing weights.
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:03 am
by Doug_RS2
Cheers for the info - I am in Scotland but I plan on coming down south in the next few weeks - I'll get in touch when I get some dates.
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:07 am
by NeuSkoolA3
No worries.
Sorry for high-jacking your post JR!
El's
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:02 am
by johneroberts
No problem Elie...wanna straighten my wheel [img]images/graemlins/033102bigblink_1_prv.gif[/img]
Cheers
jr
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:44 am
by NeuSkoolA3
Send me a pic [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Re: FS: Sportec 18" x 9 alloy wheels/ Dunlop "RACE"
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 12:16 pm
by johneroberts
YGM
cheers
jr