So cal potholes suck! Rim gurus chime in!
06-07-11, 12:30 AM
#1
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So cal potholes suck! Rim gurus chime in!
So i was on the 15 south, around corona, hit a massive pothole. funny thing is, the rim/tire didnt let go until i got off the freeway and made a turn. so far 2 guys local say they can repair it but not sure if i should just spend the money and rebarrel these. ive gotten a quote to repair this one by welding and resurfacing for 200. rebarrelling for 900 for a pair of wheels. the rebarrell seems slightly high in price. wheel gurus please chime in, i need the repair this asap. located in so cal. any help would be appreciated. thanks.
06-07-11, 12:33 AM
#2
not sure if son tran can do this type of work but hit him up hes usually on bimmer forums 
he does excellent work and comes to you and is very cheap.
if u just google his name, his contact will come up if it doesnt ill give you his number.
he fixes a lot of high end rims volks, etc.
he does excellent work and comes to you and is very cheap.
if u just google his name, his contact will come up if it doesnt ill give you his number.
he fixes a lot of high end rims volks, etc.
06-07-11, 12:49 AM
#7
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
haha well, im on a 19x9 +19 in front, 225/35/19 stretched slightly in achilles tires. i was actually in traffic just south of dos lagos. u ever seen the small stretch of freeway with potholes there? it was crazy. i was going about 30mph. felt a little vibration afterwards so i got off the freeway. turned the steering wheel right to make turn and psssshhhh tire deflated. went to get the jack out, couldnt fit the stock jack so i had to have a buddy bring some 2x4s and was able to get the wheel off. after removing the wheel i saw the split in the barrell. i ride pretty low tucking all tire just about hitting the lip. never had problems for the last 1.5 years with this set up. then bam i hit that one pothole and all hell broke loose. ive been crying since hahahaha
Trending Topics
06-07-11, 01:05 AM
#9
I say rebarrel them if possible. My brother weld his rims and after a couple of months it would crack and recrack.
I believe Son only repairs crubage and paint.. i haven't kept up with him for a year or two so i am not 100% best to double check though
I believe Son only repairs crubage and paint.. i haven't kept up with him for a year or two so i am not 100% best to double check though
06-07-11, 01:14 AM
#11
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i really like the wheels. i even got rid of my vienna kreis for these. i would love to rebarrell these but i dont think investing that much money is worth it. i figured, if i can have them repaired so i can daily these wheels, i would be happy. and maybe later get another set of clean wheels. so far i like the fitment, and the look. i just need to find someone reliable local to repair these without rebarrelling.
06-07-11, 01:16 AM
#12
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
if u want, i can refer u to awdalbert. he did my rear pull on my sc when i had it. i dont have a roller...i shaved my fenders myself front and rear at work. no need to pay for an easy job like that. but if u want it done by someone that does it all day everyday, then awdalbert i would say is the person to go to.