Flat spots on alloy wheels
Discussion
Bought car two years ago with new MOT, this advisory about flat spots on wheels on same side, possible pothole damage.
Took wheels off the car to see what was wrong with them, obvious flat spot on rim on both.
Is it a good idea to try and get them trued up? Or should I put the damaged alloys on the back, different tyres so would have to swap the wheels but not the tyres. They do not lose pressure
What would you do, advice please
Took wheels off the car to see what was wrong with them, obvious flat spot on rim on both.
Is it a good idea to try and get them trued up? Or should I put the damaged alloys on the back, different tyres so would have to swap the wheels but not the tyres. They do not lose pressure
What would you do, advice please
Fix it ; at some point soon it'll take something trivial to stop the tyre sealing adequately, and /then/ you'll be chasing your tail about how to move the car / rotate through straightening wheels to sort it out. esp if you spare turns out to be bent , too (says an ex Alpina owner... crikey I miss that car, though)
And - as above - the ride quality will improve, becasue this is about rotation precision (the rims are deformed into D-shape, therefore bead / tyre seat is also squished a little sideways - the aspect that 'balance weights cannot fix)
And - as above - the ride quality will improve, becasue this is about rotation precision (the rims are deformed into D-shape, therefore bead / tyre seat is also squished a little sideways - the aspect that 'balance weights cannot fix)
£55 plus vat we charge to straighten alloys here in North Essex.
That’s tyre off, bolt the alloy to the wheel straightener, heat to temp, tease back into shape using various hydraulic rams.
Refit tyre, new valve and rebalance.
This whole “Hit it with a hammer” scares me to death, but sadly goes on so much.
That’s tyre off, bolt the alloy to the wheel straightener, heat to temp, tease back into shape using various hydraulic rams.
Refit tyre, new valve and rebalance.
This whole “Hit it with a hammer” scares me to death, but sadly goes on so much.
My local repair shop in north Kent:
Straightening ( dented/buckled alloys )
Next working day repair = £50
While you wait per repair = £80 (1-2 hours )
Prices can be affected by how damaged the alloy is and to be quoted in person once alloy has been inspected.
If the wheel is buckled in more than one place, then there will likely be an uplift in the cost.
Straightening ( dented/buckled alloys )
Next working day repair = £50
While you wait per repair = £80 (1-2 hours )
Prices can be affected by how damaged the alloy is and to be quoted in person once alloy has been inspected.
If the wheel is buckled in more than one place, then there will likely be an uplift in the cost.
Had one front done on my 328 last week. Heat up, hydraulic press (outer and inner), then refurbish. When they took the tyre off they found a hairline crack so they welded that. Total £150, thanks, pothole.
The online breakers (German car parts etc) wanted between £120 and £180 for 1 wheel, and I didn't have much confidence in them supplying the exact match. On the other hand, I did find a private seller selling 4 wheels and tyres off a 520 for £120 total, but all the tyres were 1 size out... you could get lucky!
The online breakers (German car parts etc) wanted between £120 and £180 for 1 wheel, and I didn't have much confidence in them supplying the exact match. On the other hand, I did find a private seller selling 4 wheels and tyres off a 520 for £120 total, but all the tyres were 1 size out... you could get lucky!
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