[s-cars] Cracked Rim.....another update.....

[Thomas R Green]

I had been sending mine to Detroit wheel and tire for $130 each for  
refurbishment, which included any repair, straightening, and  
refinishing required.  With $30 for return shipping, the cost adds  
up.  I had not had any done with the polished lip - that could be  
extra.  If you can locate presentable used wheels, that is the way to  
go, except if the used wheels need refinishing.  A used wheel needing  
just refinishing is no bargain - it will still cost $130.  Most shops  
prices are similar to these.  Besides, you aren't going to shop for a  
wheel refinishing based on price as long as they are in the ballpark -  
you are  going to look for someone you trust to do a good job.

Tom

> -----Original Message-----
> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:05:03 -0700
> From: "Jim Fleischer" <jim at almgt.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Cracked Rim.....another update....
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> Thank you for all the replies, guys.  Once I got the tire off, it  
> looks like there was some sort of minor impact, not recent, maybe  
> sometime in the past that just stressed it enough that it just  
> finally gave out.  Barely perceptible, but a slight kink in the bead  
> area.
>
> Looks like many people have had these wheels repaired.....what did  
> it cost you?  I can get another wheel from Chris Semple for about  
> $150.....
>
> Another question......for those that had these refinished.....what  
> did that cost you?  This winter has been really hard on these  
> wheels......
>
> Thanks guys.....
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jim Fleischer
> '95 s6 avant
> '83 ur (For Sale)