Wheel Repair near SJ?

[brz408]

Anybody know of a decent wheel repair shop near San Jose or someone who can fix bends?

Not really trying to spend more than $100 cause at that price point It'd just make more sense to replace. It could be that its just beyond repair too. Not too sure though.

I took metal shop in HS. Almost want to just heat and pound the damn thing.

[PMok]

similar thread was posted before I think. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara.

[Dooley]

I operate a wheel repair company and I can say there is about a 60-70% chance it will crack. At our shop we straighten wheels for around $110. Pricing is different of course anywhere you go. We don't charge you if the wheel cracks so make sure they don't either.

[Speed Element]

Wheel Techniques
3280 Edward Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-496-6363

[brz408]

I called them this morning. Dude who answered was super helpful. Only thing is, minimum charge of $129 to repair, that's if it can be repaired.

So would most ppl agree that this is most likely beyond repair? Any other recommendations?

[PMok]

Yeah if $129 is too much, then just replace the wheel (assuming you can find a replacement). Id say generally the repair cost is only worth it if you have a rare or expensive wheel. Throw a piece of glass on that rim and make it a nice coffee table.

[Dooley]

See if they will attempt to repair it at no fee. We don't charge anyone if it cracks. You know what the cost of a replacement is? Just do the comparison.

I can tell you there isn't a huge integrity loss if the repair can be completed. It's just about making sure you get the wheel hot enough before you put it on a wheel straightener.

[acx23]

It's no where near you but maybe they can help

http://www.team3wheels.com/contact_us.html

They're in San Leandro and was recommended to me when my one of the BBS rims I bought used was not straight. Instead of shaving away the material, they straighten the entire wheel out on their machine. I think it only costed me < $100 with tire unmount/mount.

Good luck!!

[brz408]

Originally Posted by PMok

Yeah if $129 is too much, then just replace the wheel (assuming you can find a replacement). Id say generally the repair cost is only worth it if you have a rare or expensive wheel. Throw a piece of glass on that rim and make it a nice coffee table.

I'll see if I can find an identical replacement. I'll smack it with a hammer before it becomes junk furniture. Haha.

Originally Posted by Dooley

See if they will attempt to repair it at no fee. We don't charge anyone if it cracks. You know what the cost of a replacement is? Just do the comparison.

I can tell you there isn't a huge integrity loss if the repair can be completed. It's just about making sure you get the wheel hot enough before you put it on a wheel straightener.

Thanks for all the tips bud