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Old 06-01-2011, 10:04 AM
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Curbed Wheels

I curbed the hell out of my passenger wheel this morning. I got a company that quoted me $274 per wheel. The driver side takes a lot of weight, so getting that worked out would be good. Then the passenger side of course took some weight, but I damaged the crap out of it.

So, sell my 2 fronts without tires? and buy two fronts used? (which could be in iffy shape)

Or fix these?

What you guys think?
Old 06-01-2011, 10:12 AM
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Depends, have to take into account the charge for dismounting tires from old, remount on new, re-balance, and also hope that you can sell the two damaged ones... If you can find a buyer for them first, that would be ideal.
Old 06-01-2011, 10:17 AM
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Man god damnit

I'm pissed

I called stealership IN HOPES THAT they can get my wheels repaired, and I can get a loander in the mean time, even if I have to pay for it. Regardless if that bill comes to $500 as well, I don't care. I just can't have my car with no wheels for 3-5 days. That's insane.

I don't have another 'suitable' daily driver.

Someone let me borrow two front wheels. LOL
Old 06-01-2011, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FukinG37S
Man god damnit

I'm pissed

I called stealership IN HOPES THAT they can get my wheels repaired, and I can get a loander in the mean time, even if I have to pay for it. Regardless if that bill comes to $500 as well, I don't care. I just can't have my car with no wheels for 3-5 days. That's insane.

I don't have another 'suitable' daily driver.

Someone let me borrow two front wheels. LOL
post a pic of the rims you got.
i have brand new OEM infiniti/nissan rims, many styles.
let me see if i can help you.
Old 06-01-2011, 12:36 PM
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whatttttt! $274 per wheel!!!!!!! That is retarded..call your local infiniti dealer and ask them for the number of the guy that fixes their wheels on site..should be $100-$125 a wheel and they will come out perfect..I got all of mine done when I bought it
Old 06-01-2011, 01:20 PM
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Give alloy wheel repair a call. They will come to you.
Old 06-01-2011, 03:50 PM
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I think you can get a used wheel in good condition for 274 lol
Old 06-01-2011, 03:53 PM
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Yeah, that's rediculous! Most dealerships will even sub it out for less than that.
Old 06-01-2011, 05:29 PM
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At over $500, why not just get all wheels sandblasted and powercoated...?
Old 06-01-2011, 06:04 PM
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WOW, 275 dollars... thats way to much.... I just had one of my SSR's repaired for 125 at Wheels America, you can defiantly find a better price then what you were quoted
Old 06-01-2011, 06:21 PM
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lol agreed on the price and for the powdercoating. dont' think that'd fix the rash only hide it some so you'd still have to get the rash fixed.
Old 06-02-2011, 12:36 PM
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I just went out and bought a dremel set with metal polisher kit. Grind it down to a smooth finish, then use the polish compound for metal and the polisher tip that comes in the kit. It does a descent job with minimal cost. I'm sure it will come in handy in the future as well.
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^^^ that would do a decent job but i think if its a big curb you'd actually have to fill it back in to be perfect?
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Originally Posted by fmrlegend
I just went out and bought a dremel set with metal polisher kit. Grind it down to a smooth finish, then use the polish compound for metal and the polisher tip that comes in the kit. It does a descent job with minimal cost. I'm sure it will come in handy in the future as well.
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^^^ that would do a decent job but i think if its a big curb you'd actually have to fill it back in to be perfect?
Yup - all of the above then just fill with bondo & determine your final finish with paint or PC & you are all set!
Old 06-02-2011, 10:12 PM
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Dealers do it for $150-175 per wheel. I know, I have three to do before I return this ****


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