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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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Quite literally have no idea when or where this happened, but I have somehow managed to dink one of my wheels.

Would you be happy to drive on it if it was repaired? or would you go for a replacement wheel @ £265.



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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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I'd ask at your local repairer first to see if they consider it repairable?, if they're happy to do it I'd consider having it done.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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I had a much worse impact on my SSR GT1 and had it repaired, the wheel was literally split open. Couldn't find a replacement so had it repaired

I used these guys who arranged for it to be picked up and dropped off

http://www.alloyweldcraft.co.uk

Cost a bit but mine was fooked, it's been fine for about 2 years no issues at all
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 03:21 AM
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Get it on the balancer as may be bent/flat spot also
Prob cost £100 inc painting
may get some £s back if you sold it on egay,what type of wheel is it btw ?

edit>>> Enkei RPF1 17x9
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 06:19 AM
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That's easily repairable. If a wheel refurb company won't weld it then there will be a specialist that will sort it for about £60 and then you'd have to have it painted.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 07:24 AM
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You should get in contact with these guys http://www.carrswelding.co.uk or someone similar that do laser welding.
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