Cheapest I've found in Calgary is $200 a rim. As soon as you say it's off of an SRT8 the price goes up. I hate this city for that.
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Whattup Alberta boys.
I just scored some blizzaks for winter tires and the rims are oem alcoas. Due to that I'm gonna use them for my summer rims since I have knockoffs currently but the new ones have curb rash. I know how to fix it but I really don't want to so does anyone know of a good place to get them done?
I just scored some blizzaks for winter tires and the rims are oem alcoas. Due to that I'm gonna use them for my summer rims since I have knockoffs currently but the new ones have curb rash. I know how to fix it but I really don't want to so does anyone know of a good place to get them done?
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I saw a few places in Edmonton that seem to be about 100-150 a rim. That I can justify. Not a grand just to have them repaired. Ill see how they look when I get them.
Yeah I was told over the phone at 9ne place that all rims are around $150 if its just rash but when I stopped for them to have a look, the y were like "oh you have an srt, that will run you $200". Fackers. Gonna pick up some reps and keep these as my summers and maybe spend some time with a grinder to fix them. Mine aren't durabright either. If you find an inexpensive place, let me knowCheapest I've found in Calgary is $200 a rim. As soon as you say it's off of an SRT8 the price goes up. I hate this city for that.
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Have you tried Alberta Wheel Repair, or Alloy Wheel Repair?
The past owner of mine curbed the passenger side rear pretty damn good, I'd be tempted to just bring the wheels to them so they don't see the vehicle.
The past owner of mine curbed the passenger side rear pretty damn good, I'd be tempted to just bring the wheels to them so they don't see the vehicle.
Alberta wheel repair is where I went. First question they ask is which vehicle. Mine say srt on them so I can't hide. Lol. I'm gonna use them as my winter rims and maybe use a grinder to clean them up myself
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There is a diy online somewhere on a BMW forum and it seems to work OK just very time consuming
Mine were about $200 each in Vancouver. They did an awesome job though. They totally stripped the original non db finish, checked for cracks, straighten them, add material to repair the rash. I took a tour of his facility before he got the job.
Did you ever find a place in Edmonton for a good price to get rid of the rash? All 4 of mine were curbed before I bought it, they look like total crap and I'd like to get them fixed.I saw a few places in Edmonton that seem to be about 100-150 a rim. That I can justify. Not a grand just to have them repaired. Ill see how they look when I get them.
I'd like to go repro's like RoadBoy but they aren't cheap getting them over here. Plus repro's I hear are heavier than the Alcoa forged...especially if I wanted chrome.
No I found that the alcoa were heavier
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No I found that the alcoa were heavier
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Really? I've heard the exact opposite on this site and a few other places actually. I really don't know for sure though. I just know that you're dealing with cast versus forged.
I found this quote online:
"Most forged high quality wheels are made from aerospace grade 6061-t6 aluminum billets that are extruded and then pressed with 50000 pounds presses and then heat treated. The forging process allows for the design of the wheel to follow the grain of the aluminum. But honestly...unless you are using the forged wheel in extreme conditions...road racing, drag strip, drifting etc. Its kind of overkill.
Cast wheels may use the same aluminum...but it has been melted and poured into forms...so it loses the grain that forged wheels have. Depending on the aluminum used and its alloy properties....it will be just a tad weaker than forged. They are perfect for street use because they are relatively cheap to replace.
I have a set of both the alcoa forged SRt wheels and the SRt replicas. Both are super high quality imo...with the alcoa forged wheels being just a tad better. The SRT replicas are only a couple pounds heavier than the oem SRT's. The replicas from what i have heard are also much easier to repair."
He later went on to say they were somewhere between 2 and 4 pounds heavier per wheel. When you factor in the rotating mass that's pretty significant. But like I said I don't know for sure so I was just wondering.
I mean I prefer the look of the Alcoa forged stock rims with Jeep centres and SRT on the wheels lol but if there really isn't any big difference I would go Repro's as well.
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Did you ever find a place in Edmonton for a good price to get rid of the rash? All 4 of mine were curbed before I bought it, they look like total crap and I'd like to get them fixed.
I'd like to go repro's like RoadBoy but they aren't cheap getting them over here. Plus repro's I hear are heavier than the Alcoa forged...especially if I wanted chrome.
Has anyone contacted Alloy Wheel Repair in Edmonton? I've sent them an email with pics of my curb rash in the meantime.
UPDATE: They quoted me $215 to repair the rim and I get the rim back in 2 days. Seems high to me and should be able to get done in a day. Any thoughts?
On a separate note, I've had a quote for repros from Demon Performance. They say $840 plus $200-225ish for TPMS and around $280 for shipping to Edmonton. All in US funds, but still the cheapest I've seen so far. Anyone else in Edmonton find any luck with our rims?
you can try searching for local wheel repair shops in your area and read reviews or ask for recommendations from friends, family, or local automotive enthusiasts. This can help you find a reputable place to get your rims repaired.Really? I've heard the exact opposite on this site and a few other places actually. I really don't know for sure though. I just know that you're dealing with cast versus forged.
I found this quote online:
"Most forged high quality wheels are made from aerospace grade 6061-t6 aluminum billets that are extruded and then pressed with 50000 pounds presses and then heat treated. The forging process allows for the design of the wheel to follow the grain of the aluminum. But honestly...unless you are using the forged wheel in extreme conditions...road racing, drag strip, drifting etc. Its kind of overkill.
Cast wheels may use the same aluminum...but it has been melted and poured into forms...so it loses the grain that forged wheels have. Depending on the aluminum used and its alloy properties wheel repair....it will be just a tad weaker than forged. They are perfect for street use because they are relatively cheap to replace.
I have a set of both the alcoa forged SRt wheels and the SRt replicas. Both are super high quality imo...with the alcoa forged wheels being just a tad better. The SRT replicas are only a couple pounds heavier than the oem SRT's. The replicas from what i have heard are also much easier to repair."
He later went on to say they were somewhere between 2 and 4 pounds heavier per wheel. When you factor in the rotating mass that's pretty significant. But like I said I don't know for sure so I was just wondering.
I mean I prefer the look of the Alcoa forged stock rims with Jeep centres and SRT on the wheels lol but if there really isn't any big difference I would go Repro's as well.
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