Wheel damage and low profile tires
09-13-02, 12:57 AM
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Wheel damage and low profile tires
Damaged one of my 19” Altstadts last weekend. Wasn’t a real big dent, car seemed to drive ok and didn’t seem to be losing air. Because of business commitments, I just got to take the wheel to a wheel repair company yesterday. They were highly recommended by individuals that I trust from Sewell Lexus and Davenport Motors.
First item of interest: They charge a flat rate for wheel repair. They get $125 per wheel, “regardless of damage”. I don’t know whether other repair firms work that way, but
Wheel Technologies in Carrollton (suburb of Dallas) does. The repair was perfect – can’t tell where the lip was dented. They’re equipped to do damn near anything – even powder coat and chrome plate, all onsite. That seems pricey for a minor dent?
Second item: The tire was actually losing air and went flat last Monday sometime before I went to lunch. It “looked” ok when I parked at my office that morning. I drove on it not more than a long block where I could pull into a parking area and air it up. Everything seemed ok. Well, it wasn’t … the short distance that I drove on it while flat damaged the tire and requires replacement ($242 at Tirerack).
The point being: LOW PROFILE TIRES DON’T REACT WELL TO BEING DRIVEN WHILE FLAT. Be forewarned guys, the low profile tires damage easily when run flat – a lot more so than a 50 or 60 series tire.
First item of interest: They charge a flat rate for wheel repair. They get $125 per wheel, “regardless of damage”. I don’t know whether other repair firms work that way, but
Wheel Technologies in Carrollton (suburb of Dallas) does. The repair was perfect – can’t tell where the lip was dented. They’re equipped to do damn near anything – even powder coat and chrome plate, all onsite. That seems pricey for a minor dent?
Second item: The tire was actually losing air and went flat last Monday sometime before I went to lunch. It “looked” ok when I parked at my office that morning. I drove on it not more than a long block where I could pull into a parking area and air it up. Everything seemed ok. Well, it wasn’t … the short distance that I drove on it while flat damaged the tire and requires replacement ($242 at Tirerack).
The point being: LOW PROFILE TIRES DON’T REACT WELL TO BEING DRIVEN WHILE FLAT. Be forewarned guys, the low profile tires damage easily when run flat – a lot more so than a 50 or 60 series tire.
09-13-02, 01:13 AM
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garnet...
sorry to hear that...:eek:
well to add/answer your inquiry...
1. yes, most wheel repair shop, esp national chain facilities, charge flat fee most of time. ~$100(with coupon) to ~$125...on curb rash, they charge the same fee...here in LA, we do have some mom-and -pop shops chagre about 1/2 to 2/3s..some cl guys used them before...
2. on lower profile, esp 18s and larger, i make the habit of checking the tyre pressure every 7-10 days..
sorry to hear that...:eek:
well to add/answer your inquiry...
1. yes, most wheel repair shop, esp national chain facilities, charge flat fee most of time. ~$100(with coupon) to ~$125...on curb rash, they charge the same fee...here in LA, we do have some mom-and -pop shops chagre about 1/2 to 2/3s..some cl guys used them before...
2. on lower profile, esp 18s and larger, i make the habit of checking the tyre pressure every 7-10 days..
09-13-02, 06:37 AM
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Originally posted by gs4will
i make the habit of checking the tyre pressure every 7-10 days..
i make the habit of checking the tyre pressure every 7-10 days..
sorry to hear about that happening to your new rims. but at least you'll never see it again
09-13-02, 12:00 PM
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Garnet,
That looks like a big damage. Good to know you've got it taken care of. $125 is very reasonable. I paid $110 just to polish my outer rim.
I got a flat tire the other day and drove back home for 2 miles. The tire with only 1000 miles was totally trashed. I just had to pay for a new one. Good thing was my buddy at Discount Tires prorated my bad tire and I only paid $110 for a brand new 20"
That looks like a big damage. Good to know you've got it taken care of. $125 is very reasonable. I paid $110 just to polish my outer rim.
I got a flat tire the other day and drove back home for 2 miles. The tire with only 1000 miles was totally trashed. I just had to pay for a new one. Good thing was my buddy at Discount Tires prorated my bad tire and I only paid $110 for a brand new 20"
09-16-02, 03:02 AM
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Originally posted by gs4will
ra,
check the back classifieds section of most car mags...i forgot the name or tel..called fixarim..or something
ra,
check the back classifieds section of most car mags...i forgot the name or tel..called fixarim..or something
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09-18-02, 07:02 AM
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you guys should also check the sidewalls. I had a major bubble around the entire inside sidewall on one of the tires. I went to get my tires flipped inside out due to camber and they showed me.
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