[Red_Sonja]

my damaged Motegi TrakLite rim [xx(] These are forged which is why there are no cracks, just bent. These are hard to come by in this size and 4x108 so was hoping to have it professionally straightened. Just from this pic, any opinions about fixing it [dunno]

 

[wv rider]

I think there is a good chance they can, but I would figure it will cost the price of a new wheel to fix.

 

[Red_Sonja]

Should i just take it to my local Les Schwab tire store and ask them?

 

[popwarhomie]

Have you tried google? I found multiple places in CA that fix wheels..

 

[wv rider]

^^^this. Not every tire shop repairs wheels.

 

[elsolo]

Most tire shops farm it out and triple the price. I pay $40-60 per wheel for straightening, tire shops use the same guy and charge $150.

 

[Red_Sonja]

how do i find the actual wheel straightening shop?? Redding is less than 100 thousand and even combined with Chico and suburbs is less than 200K.

 

[wv rider]

Kwick Silver Wheel Repair
4555 Auburn Blvd
Unit 17
Sacramento, CA 95841
Arden-Arcade

Phone number (916) 747-9644

Also repairmyrim.com, looks like they are in Rio Linda CA.

 

[sleepyboy]

Holy cow that's a bend if I ever saw one!!

 

[Red_Sonja]

That's one of the advantages of forged wheels. Light weight and still strong, but also very ductile. It will bend quite a bit before cracking even when cold (comparably).

 

[rambleon84]

http://www.yellowpages.com/redding-ca/alloy-wheel-repair

Start calling and visiting their site for examples of their work/reviews. Just know you will need to refinish the wheel. They will heat the bent area and there is possibility of leaving marring on the face of the wheel too