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Jun 12, 2005 1:14:39 PM

alin2: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 389, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 5, 2004

Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

Arrrggghhh. Last Friday night, I put my right front wheel into an infamous Chicagoland pothole. I noticed a tiny shimmy in the steering right afterwards. Of course, there is a large dent in the right front wheel.

Does any know if alloy wheel repairs are any good? Would I be better off (and safer) if I just purchased a new wheel? 19" Carrera Classics BTW. This sucks...

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Jun 12, 2005 1:22:31 PM

brickster: Newbie; Loc: New Jersey; Posts: 22, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 22, 2003; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

i have had my 18"s on a 996 cab fixed about three or four times. Seems to work very well. I have also had the wheels refurbished to fix curb scrapes. I must admit as I ordered a 997S with 19"s I was/am concerned tht 3 or 4 times is going to mutiply.

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Jun 12, 2005 1:39:30 PM

yarub1: Pilot; Loc: Riyadh , Saudi Arabia; Posts: 417, Gallery; Registered on: May 31, 2004; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

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alin2 said:
Arrrggghhh. Last Friday night, I put my right front wheel into an infamous Chicagoland pothole. I noticed a tiny shimmy in the steering right afterwards. Of course, there is a large dent in the right front wheel.

Does any know if alloy wheel repairs are any good? Would I be better off (and safer) if I just purchased a new wheel? 19" Carrera Classics BTW. This sucks...

Sorry to hear about that. It depends on how fast you drive, personaly I would get a new one. Its the expensive option but you get peace of mind with it.

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Jun 12, 2005 2:12:01 PM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59602, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

Could you post a picture of the damage? How large is the dent?
Personally, I think you need to exchange it (no repairs of alloy rims on high performance cars, please!!!). But it would help if we can see the extent of the damage, however the "shimmy" in the steering indicates that the damage is pretty bad.

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Jun 12, 2005 3:27:12 PM

alin2: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 389, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 5, 2004; Reply to: RC

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

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RC said:
Could you post a picture of the damage? How large is the dent?
Personally, I think you need to exchange it (no repairs of alloy rims on high performance cars, please!!!). But it would help if we can see the extent of the damage, however the "shimmy" in the steering indicates that the damage is pretty bad.

I'll post a pic, but it's pretty bad. I figured that I would be better off replacing it, but just wanted to get a couple of opinions.

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Jun 12, 2005 4:34:27 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

Just an amateur guess on my part. If the wheel is forged, which I think the 19s are, I doubt it can be fixed. If it is merely "cast" there's hope. Either way, unless the damage is minor I'd just pay the approximately us$9,000.00

for a new wheel. BTW: shouldn't your INSURANCE pay for it?

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Jun 12, 2005 5:48:17 PM

tooner: Veteran; Loc: SF-Bay Area; Posts: 832, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 8, 2005; Reply to: MMD

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

Alin2... that really sucks man... I'd worry about the "shimmy" first befere the rims...

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Jun 12, 2005 7:19:34 PM

Tool Pants: Newbie; Loc:; Posts: 30, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 9, 2002; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

There is a shop in my town that repairs and refinishes wheels. They do the work for all the local Porsche dealers, body shops, you name it. People accross the country mail in wheels.

I know the owners and asked them to put on a tech session for the local Porsche group. They showed us how they bend wheels back into shape and then true them. How missing chunks of a wheel are replaced. How they use factory coatings to refinish the wheel.

They also showed us the type of damage that cannot be fixed. I saw some really bent wheels that I thought were garbage but they fix them. They have special jigs and a special press.

Ask your local dealer and local owners if there is a local shop they use. That is how I found the shop where I live. When I first met the owners they were more then happy to give me a tour of their facility.

You can see some pictures here.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=3904

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Jun 12, 2005 7:52:43 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: Tool Pants

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Holy Cow! Thanks for the link Tool Pants. Now I'm not so skittish about potholes. The pictures prove there IS hope for moderate to severe wheel damage!!!

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Jun 12, 2005 8:01:34 PM

alin2: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 389, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 5, 2004; Reply to: Tool Pants

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

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Tool Pants said:
There is a shop in my town that repairs and refinishes wheels. They do the work for all the local Porsche dealers, body shops, you name it. People accross the country mail in wheels.

I know the owners and asked them to put on a tech session for the local Porsche group. They showed us how they bend wheels back into shape and then true them. How missing chunks of a wheel are replaced. How they use factory coatings to refinish the wheel.

They also showed us the type of damage that cannot be fixed. I saw some really bent wheels that I thought were garbage but they fix them. They have special jigs and a special press.

Ask your local dealer and local owners if there is a local shop they use. That is how I found the shop where I live. When I first met the owners they were more then happy to give me a tour of their facility.

You can see some pictures here.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=3904

Thanks for the link! My concern is if there is any place in Chicago that has the skill to repair dents like that place...

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Jun 12, 2005 8:03:15 PM

alin2: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 389, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 5, 2004; Reply to: tooner

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

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tooner said:
Alin2... that really sucks man... I'd worry about the "shimmy" first befere the rims...

I'm pretty sure the shimmy is from the wheel being out of round or the alignment messed up from the pothole. Either way, I'm gonna have to replace/repair the wheel and have to check the alignment...

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Jun 12, 2005 8:12:16 PM

FARGO: Co-Pilot; Loc: crazyland (B); Posts: 266, Gallery; Registered on: May 25, 2005; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

i have a extra wheel(repair)
for reserve
...
for safety , ik prefer a new wheel, let your damaged wheel repair, it cost me 60 euro (75 us)

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Jun 12, 2005 8:13:23 PM

FARGO: Co-Pilot; Loc: crazyland (B); Posts: 266, Gallery; Registered on: May 25, 2005; Reply to: FARGO

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

the joke is,
i have only a wheel for the moment,
still waiting for a S, maybe in 2 or 3 weeks i hope.

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Jun 12, 2005 8:37:30 PM

tooner: Veteran; Loc: SF-Bay Area; Posts: 832, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 8, 2005; Reply to: FARGO

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

Are you in CALI?

I phoned a friend who fixed my wife's rims on a 4.6is (not sure if that one is forged) but he says he can have it fixed for no more that $100.00 but you have to take it to him without the tire and takes about 1 day... That's if you're from CALIFORNIA (Bay Area)

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Jun 12, 2005 8:43:51 PM

alin2: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 389, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 5, 2004; Reply to: tooner

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tooner said:
Are you in CALI?

I phoned a friend who fixed my wife's rims on a 4.6is (not sure if that one is forged) but he says he can have it fixed for no more that $100.00 but you have to take it to him without the tire and takes about 1 day... That's if you're from CALIFORNIA (Bay Area)

Thanks for the heads up. But, unfortunately, I live in Chicago...land of the worst roads in the US of A. Where there are only 2 seasons...winter and construction...

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Jun 12, 2005 9:09:44 PM

tooner: Veteran; Loc: SF-Bay Area; Posts: 832, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 8, 2005; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

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alin2 said:
Quote:
tooner said:
Are you in CALI?

I phoned a friend who fixed my wife's rims on a 4.6is (not sure if that one is forged) but he says he can have it fixed for no more that $100.00 but you have to take it to him without the tire and takes about 1 day... That's if you're from CALIFORNIA (Bay Area)

Thanks for the heads up. But, unfortunately, I live in Chicago...land of the worst roads in the US of A. Where there are only 2 seasons...winter and construction...

doh..

I should be reading the post properly [chicago]... sorry buddy...

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Jun 12, 2005 9:12:57 PM

Tool Pants: Newbie; Loc:; Posts: 30, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 9, 2002; Reply to: alin2

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

California passed Chicago a few years ago for the worse roads. It use to be said, years ago, that California had the best roads in the US. We pay a tax that is supposed to be used just for roads. Now the money goes into the general fund, not the roads, due to our financial issues. When I drive to work I have to zig-zag to avoid the potholes.

There must be a place in the Chicago area that is as good a Wheel Tech in San Jose - ask around. Wheel Tech even has loaner wheels while your damaged wheel is being fixed. They are also TireRack installers so they have a tire and balance machine.

Here is an example of their finished work. Two wheels were bent. They now look like new.

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Jun 13, 2005 3:20:41 AM

alin2: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 389, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 5, 2004; Reply to: RC

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

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RC said:
Could you post a picture of the damage? How large is the dent?
Personally, I think you need to exchange it (no repairs of alloy rims on high performance cars, please!!!). But it would help if we can see the extent of the damage, however the "shimmy" in the steering indicates that the damage is pretty bad.

Here's a pic of the friggin' wheel...it pains me to even look at it. I'm gonna look around for a reputable wheel repair place in Chicago, but I'm not really hopeful...

BTW, the "rust" is because I just washed the car and haven't driven it since...

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Jun 13, 2005 4:30:00 AM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: alin2

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alin2 said:

Here's a pic of the friggin' wheel...it pains me to even look at it.

Cheer up Alin,

After looking at the above link, all the damage that IS possible to repair; hey, as far as fixability is concerned yours looks pretty good!!

Still a big PITA though.

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Jun 13, 2005 6:57:04 AM

FARGO: Co-Pilot; Loc: crazyland (B); Posts: 266, Gallery; Registered on: May 25, 2005; Reply to: MMD

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

so thats nothing, i think,
i my case, the was a hole in it,fissure.
i keep it for reserve....it a front weel.
succes, go to a specialist
regards
fargo

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Jun 13, 2005 6:57:45 AM

Malmsteen: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 493, Gallery; Registered on: May 16, 2005; Reply to: FARGO

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FARGO said:
the joke is,
i have only a wheel for the moment,
still waiting for a S, maybe in 2 or 3 weeks i hope.

LOL!
where you get that wheel then? haha!

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Jun 13, 2005 7:20:34 AM

FARGO: Co-Pilot; Loc: crazyland (B); Posts: 266, Gallery; Registered on: May 25, 2005; Reply to: Malmsteen

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

aha, thats the question.....
rara

well,before i selled my 996 (2mnds) we go for a ride , i was passenger in the 997s from a friend....
i spot a little rock on the street,booooops...
he go to the dealer for another new wheel ,he dumped the weel, and i was very quick, the tire is also in good shape
but he's agreed, no problem...
(i hope my englisch is readabely)

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Jun 13, 2005 7:23:20 AM

Malmsteen: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 493, Gallery; Registered on: May 16, 2005; Reply to: FARGO

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

if the whole wheel is in good shape why did he change it??

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Jun 13, 2005 7:23:22 AM

FARGO: Co-Pilot; Loc: crazyland (B); Posts: 266, Gallery; Registered on: May 25, 2005; Reply to: FARGO

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

4 the moment , there is no 997s in my garage,
normaly, i must delilvery the car in the first week of june,
until now, no message from the dealer...damned,
i am driving a vw polo 1.2l 4 cyl for the moment,
the reservewheel i have is tooooooo big 4 that car

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Jun 13, 2005 2:23:09 PM

POR911: Pilot; Loc: VA; Posts: 324, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 11, 2005; Reply to: FARGO

Re: Any experience with wheel repair??!!?

Alin2, What is your location? If in the us, i might know some places to help you!

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Jun 14, 2005 11:41:36 AM

alin2: Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 389, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 5, 2004; Reply to: POR911

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Chicago. Thanks for any info...

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