RPF1 Bent - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

S84kam · 08-07-2015, 02:54 PM

Hey guys. I'm about to purchase a set of RPF1's. I need some advice whether to buy them/fix them. The price listed is half of what's new. Plus these will come with tires

The previous owner had hit a pot hole and 2 of 4 are bent. They still hold air and the damage seems minor. But could you tell me if it'll be worth it to repair?

8R6 · 08-07-2015, 03:14 PM

that should be an easy fix by a legit wheel shop. but anything that was strong enough force to bend a wheel should be inspected to make sure there's no other damage

OkieSnuffBox · 08-07-2015, 03:16 PM

Doesn't look that bad honestly. But me, I'd rather just save up and buy stuff new.

S84kam · 08-07-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Doesn't look that bad honestly. But me, I'd rather just save up and buy stuff new.

me too, but its 400$ US, 18x8 +45... i think this deal is pretty good, what about you guys?

OkieSnuffBox · 08-07-2015, 03:47 PM

Well you didn't tell us what the deal is.

But if you feel comfortable with it, go for it. The only thing I would consider, is, is the deal good enough that if you end up replacing two down the road, will it still be a good deal?

asdf · 08-07-2015, 03:57 PM

$400 including tires?

I was going to say I'd pass but shoot, for that price I would reconsider... you could get 2 new wheels in same spec to replace and still come out on top.

other 2 wheels pristine? looks like every wheel has some curb damage as well

steve99 · 08-07-2015, 04:41 PM

For the rims to be dented like that they have taken a pretty big impact. This may also have damaged the structure of the tyre . The rims may also have fatigue due to the impact that is not obvious to the naked eye.

Are you happy to pay the money for just 2 wheels and tires, it will be 50/50 if the impact damaged wheels/tyres are any good even after cost of wheel repair/check. Personally I would not trust wheels or tyres that had sustained that level of impact.

NyC Zn6 · 08-07-2015, 05:02 PM

even after repair it would never be as rigid as a new set

Premium 615 · 08-07-2015, 06:13 PM

I'd say go for it. As mentioned above, take it to a reputable wheel shop for inspection/repair.

Years ago I dented a forged Billet Specialties 20x8 wheel bad enough to loose all tire pressure. Put on my spare then took it to a local wheel shop for repair. Billet wanted $300 to re-barrel the wheel, plus tack on shipping. Got it done for less than $100 at the wheel shop and within a week or so I got the wheel back ready to install.

08-07-2015, 02:54 PM	#1
S84kam Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: FBRZS Location: Kingston Posts: 268 Thanks: 254 Thanked 150 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	RPF1 Bent Hey guys. I'm about to purchase a set of RPF1's. I need some advice whether to buy them/fix them. The price listed is half of what's new. Plus these will come with tires The previous owner had hit a pot hole and 2 of 4 are bent. They still hold air and the damage seems minor. But could you tell me if it'll be worth it to repair?

08-07-2015, 03:14 PM	#2
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,338 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	that should be an easy fix by a legit wheel shop. but anything that was strong enough force to bend a wheel should be inspected to make sure there's no other damage __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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asdf Loading...████████] 99% Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: #0517 Location: southern california Posts: 586 Thanks: 227 Thanked 251 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$400 including tires? I was going to say I'd pass but shoot, for that price I would reconsider... you could get 2 new wheels in same spec to replace and still come out on top. other 2 wheels pristine? looks like every wheel has some curb damage as well

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steve99 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FT86 Location: Australia Posts: 7,996 Thanks: 1,035 Thanked 4,992 Times in 2,983 Posts Mentioned: 598 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	For the rims to be dented like that they have taken a pretty big impact. This may also have damaged the structure of the tyre . The rims may also have fatigue due to the impact that is not obvious to the naked eye. Are you happy to pay the money for just 2 wheels and tires, it will be 50/50 if the impact damaged wheels/tyres are any good even after cost of wheel repair/check. Personally I would not trust wheels or tyres that had sustained that level of impact.

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