View Full Version : pothole + 40+mph = bent 19" flik


Chekm8
12-24-2005, 11:06 AM
pothole is in the presedio right before Fulton--left most lane.

Need to repair it as well as some curb rash on both right wheels. I've searched and there seems to be 4 possibilities and my opinions of them;

Rite way
-heard really great comments about them
-sounds like the cheaper option from the 3 options

Wheels America
-heard good comments about them
-co worker brought his bbs's there, paint match took a few attemps with gunmetal but finally got it closed
-price isn't bad $129, but a new 19" flik only costs $225

Wheel Technique
-seemed pricey based on comments
-takes a while to get it done based on the comments

Rector Motor
-$150 to fix curb rash on-site (but doubt he can do a bent wheel there)
-havne't heard much about him but if Rector uses him, then it might be good.

So what do I do guys? I'm thinking of checking with Rite Way and getting a quote and see what i can do with the bent wheel. I have 5 wheels so lucky me i guess. I can use my spare. the bent wheel looks pretty bad but the tire doesn't look like it's damaged (haven't seen the inside). What should be my cutoff price before I order another rim. I think $129-$150 might be the cutoff. Edgeracing has less than 4 at $225 each. I was thinking of redoing the finish on all 4 as well.

Now the horror pics;
front left bent wheel
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/chekm8/CIMG0003.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

another view
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/chekm8/CIMG0002.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

Minor rash that was done by me and my dad (ya, yah, yah, I heard the "you can't park" jokes already) since the time i got my wheels--about 6 months :). since Im going to do repairs, i'll probably refinish all 4/5

front rash
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/chekm8/CIMG0005.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

rear rash (really dirty)
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/chekm8/CIMG0006.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

Aidan's Daddy
12-25-2005, 07:32 AM
But I think Wheels America did a better job. So, I'd recommend them.

KrazyKraut
12-28-2005, 06:19 PM
as did one of the guys at work (i had curb rash, he had a huge bend - less then yours). all the repair places were non-commital to fix that level of bend. you might email them a pic and see what they say.

we both did new rims to be safe.