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Welding Rims

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Welding Rims

Post by Nick73 » Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:01 am

Hi all

Well after nearly2 weeks of ownership  it turns out that my slow puncture is not a puncture after all but a cracked rim.  Ive got the 20" 7 spokes (i assume they came as standard - i.e. not aftermarket).

Any idea what a reasonable price for a fix would be, never had to do it before?  Should I be looking for alloy refurb people or metal-workers / welders? 

cheers for any help!

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Re: Welding Rims

Post by X5Sport » Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:15 am

Alloy refurber would be the best, or see if you can get a replacement from ebay.

If the vehicle was sold with this then I would go back to the dealer and demand they deal with it.

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Re: Welding Rims

Post by The Doc » Sun Apr 06, 2014 4:58 pm

Try Rhino alloys, they sorted out a few flat spots in our 35d Wheels caused by potholes: http://rhinoalloys.co.uk/

It is £55 per wheel for the flatspot repairs but I don't know how much the welding costs.

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Re: Welding Rims

Post by Ubatoid » Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:58 pm

£35+ Vat if your in the Clacton area. Ive done about 40 or so over the winter.......
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