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06-01-2022, 10:35 AM | #1 | ||
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My daughter has managed to damage her 2014 lancer GSR 18" alloy rim. See attached photos. She will need a new tyre as the sidewall has a chunk out of it but I was wondering if people see any issue with continuing to use the alloy rim as is. I am inclined to think it may just be aesthetic damage which can be attended to later. I posted on another forum I am a member of and the two replies I got suggested this
I am hoping to drive to Melbourne to lend her my second car while i get new tyres and a service done on her car near her. What do people think of the damage and would a mobile touch up be an option or should i go to an alloy wheel repair business. I have a recommended alloy repair place but they are closed on holiday at present and they would need the wheel for a few days as they are flat out. Was quite shocked at he price Mitsubishi want for a new wheel - $1140. |
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06-01-2022, 10:43 AM | #2 | ||
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Tyre shop will sort you out, they'll know if it's out of round or damaged but from the pics i would suggest the bead of the tyre will seat just fine. I'd reckon it would be easier to find a 2014 GSR 18" rim rather than spend $1140 - here's 4 for $500 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20375524...frcectupt=true
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06-01-2022, 10:50 AM | #3 | ||
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Thanks Sam. I was thinking if worse came to worse I might need to look at a set of used VRX rims or even after market rims. Regrettably the GSR wheel is an 8 spoke as opposed to the 10 spoke VRX and as rare as hen's teeth second hand. Have searched online and rung a few place with no luck on the GSR.
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06-01-2022, 10:53 AM | #4 | ||
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Yeh what Sam said, but make sure the ones you get 2nd hand are not buckled to the point where they can't be balanced. Sometimes its hard to spot with the naked eye. Look inside the wheel, thats where a lot of the buckles happen but you wont see it in the ad photos.
With my untrained eye, I reckon you could fix that. Go to a couple of
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Although it might be easier just to get a 2nd hand wheel?
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06-01-2022, 12:21 PM | #6 | ||
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Looks fine to me.
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06-01-2022, 01:14 PM | #7 | ||
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Spoke to my regular tyre supplier in Melbourne. He says the real test will be to take the wheel off and to test spin it. Have booked in for Wednesday to do so and have ordered in a new set of tyres. Service will need to wait till mid Feb as he is booked out to then. Fingers crossed it is superficial damage.
Thank you all for the replies to date. Will update after Wednesday. |
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06-01-2022, 03:20 PM | #8 | ||
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I'm assuming the car is in Melbourne?
If so contact Neway Wheels in Heidelberg. It's been a while but they used to repair damage like that by adding some weld to fill gouge, sand it back into shape, paint it and re-roll to ensure its round for $100 to $130. |
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06-01-2022, 05:25 PM | #9 | ||
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Yep; touched base with them yesterday. They are closed till Monday and said to call back then. My tyre guy spoke highly of them.
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06-01-2022, 06:03 PM | #10 | |||
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When I first bought my Force 6 the previous owner had lovingly added touches of gutter rash on every wheel. They raised up all the gouges, properly shaped them and somehow painted it with something to match the shadow chrome. Couldn't tell the difference. Would take them my set of wheels every year or so to roll out the buckles on the inner edge. Never let me down and always did an exceptional job at a very reasonable price. I wish I still lived near them. |
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06-01-2022, 10:32 PM | #11 | ||
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I've used Neway a couple of times, with great results.
No hesitation recommending them.
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12-01-2022, 08:03 PM | #12 | ||
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Update - My regular tyre guy checked the wheel and said it was just cosmetic and no issues on test He confirmed the front tyre was a goner with sidewall damage revealing the cord.
New tyres fitted all round. He was surprised the car's wheel alignment was still virtually spot on so no need to do one. Not going to do a cosmetic repair at this time but may in future. Thanks again All |
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15-01-2022, 05:26 PM | #13 | ||
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Based on the pics it’s fine, but the tyre shop will be able to confirm for sure
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16-01-2022, 11:27 AM | #15 | ||
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Yes was thinking the same. I was also pondering if she has actually been hitting carpark ramp edging at the hospital she works at. Carpark ramps can be quite narrow and tight in elevation turns The rim damage was front driver side and the back driver side rim has some edge rash so less likely gutters. Anyway at least it was superficial and panels show so damage.
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