jeeper2269

The worst happened last week on our way Salem.

I turned off the Park way and next thing I know I hear and crash thud

E46CT

Post a pic?

CriMe

I feel like there should be more to this thread.

M1AH3A7

You take it to a shop the next week and next thing you know, you will hear a cha ching and your wheel will be good as new.

brendanf

Agreed. Rims don't just break suddenly.

Htony

El Cheapo after market ones can cause trouble.

jeeper2269

Sorry guys There

Jackal84

ouch, I curbed a rim on my f sport last week literally the day after I put the permanent plates on it... I almost dropped the phone when I heard how much they are.

I feel your pain big time

brendanf

It looks as if you hit a pot hole of some kind.. Railroad tracks can cause the initial lip bending that is shown here too...

Rims should not break like that unless you hit something REALLY bad, like a curb at a decent speed..

Rims are suppose to be able to take a pothole.. I've bent a few lips up in my years but never had such a huge crack develop.

Really CHEAP rims are not certified or tested and break easily which is what I would guess is the case here..

Sorry about your luck

jeeper2269

I'm going to take a tape measure of the width of this road and see if the city will comp me some for the damage. It's obviously not wide enough. Worth a try

tea

i'm sorry, but this is what happens when you get cheap wheels

JC3

Hey sorry for that..it sucks to dish out that money but you are gonna have too.. I used to own a wheel repair company here in NY and rims like that although you can weld them (as long as it is not bent from the hub) it won't be safe for you to drive on it because the chances of it breaking again is very high. A cheaper option would be to check ebay for a used one and even if it has curb rash it will run you anywhere from 125-200 depending on the company you send it too to fix the rash which is just sanding and painting...weigh out your options and compare the price to buying a new wheel and see if it beneficial to go the used route.

jeeper2269

are Niche Wheels considered "cheap?"

Ever really thought about it. They look awesome.

nathantse

I got curb rashes on 2 of my FSPORT rims, and recently got them fixed both for $150 at the dealer, because of hook ups

The results look amazing, I couldn't even tell where the rash once was.

Normally, I think the price to get it fixed at dealer is between 100-125 per rim.

iJDMTOY

iTrader: (5)

This is why a lot of people stray away from reps. They bend and break easier than real wheels.