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Old 04-07-16, 12:12 PM
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Default Curbed wheel repair or search for 2012 F wheels...

Haven't done this to a wheel in 10+ years and it's agonizing hearing that sound. I own a 2011 and while I like the wheels...I've always thought the '12 were a bit nicer. What would you guys do...repair curb or search out for a set of '12's, which seem next to impossible .
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Originally Posted by cjkISF
Haven't done this to a wheel in 10+ years and it's agonizing hearing that sound. I own a 2011 and while I like the wheels...I've always thought the '12 were a bit nicer. What would you guys do...repair curb or search out for a set of '12's, which seem next to impossible .
Probably repair. 2012+ wheels r impossible to find. They might come up once in a blue moon but expect a pretty penny for them.
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It happens, it's part of life. Can you post a pic of the damage?
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curb rash is cheap to fix. Maybe 150 per wheel to totally recondition it. I have even heard as low as $75. Way cheaper than a new oem set
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
curb rash is cheap to fix. Maybe 150 per wheel to totally recondition it. I have even heard as low as $75. Way cheaper than a new oem set
Agree with the above, you can find a legitimate place for $500 for all 4 wheels. Curbing happens, whether you are driving your car or someone else is (valet, wife, etc).

Any 2012 wheels you are likely to find will have some minor to moderate curb damage after 4 years anyway.
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I do 2012 wheels on Facebook on the ISF pages from time to time
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Thanks ALL! I know it's bound to happen sometimes...just sucks 3 months into glorious F ownership. I'll keep an eye out on the F forums on FB as ideally....would love a set of '12 wheels.
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Originally Posted by cjkISF
Haven't done this to a wheel in 10+ years and it's agonizing hearing that sound. I own a 2011 and while I like the wheels...I've always thought the '12 were a bit nicer. What would you guys do...repair curb or search out for a set of '12's, which seem next to impossible .
jus had my 2011 wheel repaired and the guy did an amazing job , i have 2 2012 rear rim's but need the two front , found 2 but for 800 each ........
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Definitely repair first.
Then take your time getting aftermarkets, like I did :P
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Originally Posted by cjkISF
Haven't done this to a wheel in 10+ years and it's agonizing hearing that sound. I own a 2011 and while I like the wheels...I've always thought the '12 were a bit nicer. What would you guys do...repair curb or search out for a set of '12's, which seem next to impossible .
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