Rim Repair

Mike Bartlett · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 03:44 PM

Ok, it's not a pretty story so I won't go into it.

But.....I took about a 6" X 1" piece of my rim off over the weekend. It is a portion of the outer lip of the rim. Can anyone recomend a repair shop that could fix this??

Thanks for the help...

Mike

cobrasnake · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 05:01 PM

Sorry to hear about your mishap. Sounds like a pretty big chunk. Try Wheels America, 33446 Western Ave., Union City 94587 510 441 2199
They do their work at night - if they can do it, your rim will be done in the morning.

They do not have the facility to remove the rim from the car - you must bring it in "loose". They will rebalance when done. You reinstall on your car.

Tinker51 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2006, 07:05 PM

Oh come on Mike. You can't let it go. Fess up, or you can just repent your sins the next time you come to breakfast.

Monster · #4 (**permalink**) 02-21-2006, 10:50 AM

Mike,
Try Team III in San Leandro. He does some of the Mfg. for Len Park (Trigo) http://team3wheels.com/

He can be quirky but seems to do good work and have fair prices......................

good luck,
mike

Mike Bartlett · #5 (**permalink**) 02-23-2006, 08:39 PM

Well, I checked out Wheels America today. Bummer, but they can't fix it. So, I may have a line on getting a NEW TRIGO rear rim for $200 plus shipping. I guess some of my connections may pay off.

I'll fess up at my next breakfast. Need a new rim first. Maybe I'll get it next week and be there next Sat?? I hope!

Thanks guy's for the info.

Mike

SCOBRAC · #6 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 01:12 PM

Send it back to Lynn for repair. It only needs a new rim the center can be re used. I'd secure a new one (used one?) off e-bay or here in the club before I sent it off, it may take awhile to get back. Lynn also sells "blems" which are a little less. Get one of those and when you get your new wheel back use the "blem" as a spare. PSE will do also re-rim a wheel for you.