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Jcb
31-03-08, 03:28 PM
I have a nice set of alloys which I adore, but in a prang a while back I managed to squash the front near side one a bit.

You couldn't tell from looking, but when it spins up it sort of goes, egg like!

Is it possible to have a wheel pulled back into shape? Anyone know of any firms that do this?
Asa-James
31-03-08, 03:30 PM
i've heard of someone who does it round my way, basicaly using the same method as with a steelie, but with lots of protection and a rubber mallet. it never comes ou perfect, but a mate of mine had two of his done and stuck them on the rear of his polo, said it drove perfectly
Jcb
31-03-08, 03:34 PM
I'll research round my area. I guess if you have the wheel rebalanced after then they don't need to be absolutely perfect, the weights should counter it.
craig green
31-03-08, 04:32 PM
I say put it in the bin/weigh it in as scrap.
Asa-James
31-03-08, 04:36 PM
i'd personally agrre with craig, as the more i think about it, you dont know if its cracked through damage, making it not very safe
bosscav
31-03-08, 05:37 PM
weigh it in, it will have a massive weak spot in it, it may look ok when done but one pothole and it could be the end of the car
Jack
31-03-08, 06:02 PM
What wheels are they? You could be lucky and find a spare alloy on ebay going cheap.
Jcb
31-03-08, 06:30 PM
It's a fox racing something. They were second hand so I don't know the name. I'll look on the site.
Royston
31-03-08, 06:36 PM
Got a 15" fox alloy I think in the garage, get a picture up, it may match!
Jcb
31-03-08, 06:36 PM
Ah they don't make them anymore and there aren't any on ebay. I don't watch ebay very much so it's unlikely i'll come across any either.

Well that is a shame, what can I do with 3 wheels!
Jcb
31-03-08, 06:39 PM
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x225/jaf4636/DSCF0633.jpg
Jcb
01-04-08, 08:17 PM
Was it a match, Royston?
Royston
01-04-08, 08:25 PM
Got a 15" fox alloy I think in the garage, get a picture up, it may match!

It doesn't, sorry;)
Jcb
01-04-08, 08:34 PM
No problem, thanks for looking anyway!
Royston
01-04-08, 08:48 PM
You may be able to get your rim repaired, if damage isn't too bad, I know of people local to me who can anyway!

Might be worth posting a picture for assessment, I have had minor repairs completed myself to rims. And wouldn't use them if I wasn't happy with them!! as an engineer!!;)