I just Ruined my Wheels
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I just Ruined my Wheels
I am really pissed off at myself for this one! I just ruined 2 of my beautiful 15x8 Epsilon meshies. Came around a corner way too fast, hit some sand, spun a 180, and slammed into the curb.
Anyone think they can be fixed? They are 2 piece so I would think the rim could be kind of generic if someone could make me new ones. My local wheel shop does not do chrome rims.
Anyone think they can be fixed? They are 2 piece so I would think the rim could be kind of generic if someone could make me new ones. My local wheel shop does not do chrome rims.
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i've seen worse damaged wheels brought back to life. my friend had 2 riken meshies with nearly the same damage repaired for less than $100. just have to call around.
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
I am really pissed off at myself for this one! I just ruined 2 of my beautiful 15x8 Epsilon meshies. Came around a corner way too fast, hit some sand, spun a 180, and slammed into the curb.
Anyone think they can be fixed? They are 2 piece so I would think the rim could be kind of generic if someone could make me new ones. My local wheel shop does not do chrome rims.
Anyone think they can be fixed? They are 2 piece so I would think the rim could be kind of generic if someone could make me new ones. My local wheel shop does not do chrome rims.
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Well I've had them at two different wheel shops and they both said no way. Anyone have a good shop? I guess I would be willing to ship them if I am able to have them repaired
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On wheel repair - keep calling around. There are also places that advertise in the back of car mags (Autoweek, etc.) if you're willing to ship. Given the exclusive bolt pattern on the early 7's, it may be worth it - and even shipping would be cheaper than buying a full set of 4 new wheels.
As to the sidebar; I run 205/55/15's on my 7 (SE) with standard offsets and don't have any issues with rubbing, even with unrolled fenders. Get the right tire design and you get a cantilevered shoulder that fully protects the rim edge. I prefer Yoko's for this.
As to the sidebar; I run 205/55/15's on my 7 (SE) with standard offsets and don't have any issues with rubbing, even with unrolled fenders. Get the right tire design and you get a cantilevered shoulder that fully protects the rim edge. I prefer Yoko's for this.
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Well after nearly 2 years and a LOT of frustration I have my wheels back! I found a place in Dayton, OH called the wheel warehouse that said they would fix them. While the look great I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM to anyone!!! It took 2 years, fighting in small claims court and a lot of headach to finally get them back.
So without furthur ado for your viewing pleasure....
So without furthur ado for your viewing pleasure....