Wheel repair shops in NorCal/Bay Area?
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Does anybody know a good shop where I can take my newly bent rim? I went over a pothole at about 30mph and I didn't think much of it until the next morning when I felt and heard a bit of a wobble. I have 20" DPE's and I'm trying to find out what kind of warranty they have, also. I've bent a rim before, but it was over a huge pothole on the freeway going over 60mph. This was on an ugly residential road going the speed limit. I figured DPE's were a little stronger than that, and that they were backed. Someone please help because I'm really not looking forward to spending $1200 on another wheel.
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Never needed to use them but I have heard good reports about Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara. May be worth a call or visit.
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Good luck with the repair, are those millhouse24's old wheels?
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='593949' date='Jun 2 2008, 05:54 PM
Good luck with the repair, are those millhouse24's old wheels?
And thanks swajames I'll check them out
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Originally Posted by khungus' post='594142' date='Jun 2 2008, 09:44 PM
Yeah, they're his old wheels.
And thanks swajames I'll check them out
And thanks swajames I'll check them out
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Originally Posted by khungus' post='593904' date='Jun 2 2008, 09:19 PM
Does anybody know a good shop where I can take my newly bent rim? I went over a pothole at about 30mph and I didn't think much of it until the next morning when I felt and heard a bit of a wobble. I have 20" DPE's and I'm trying to find out what kind of warranty they have, also. I've bent a rim before, but it was over a huge pothole on the freeway going over 60mph. This was on an ugly residential road going the speed limit. I figured DPE's were a little stronger than that, and that they were backed. Someone please help because I'm really not looking forward to spending $1200 on another wheel.
If you are near Walnut Creek I use Rite-Way wheel repair. Owner is Jose Cruz. I took a wheel from my wife's Volvo and they did a great job. Came back looking great, drives perfect and saved me big bucks. I didn't want to have to put a new wheel on. Phone #925-933-4046, limited hours of operation. All the high-end dealers use him in town.
If you are near Walnut Creek I use Rite-Way wheel repair. Owner is Jose Cruz. I took a wheel from my wife's Volvo and they did a great job. Came back looking great, drives perfect and saved me big bucks. I didn't want to have to put a new wheel on. Phone #925-933-4046, limited hours of operation. All the high-end dealers use him in town.
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Thanks for all your help guys! I'm going to be calling around to all of the places that were suggested to see what can be done. Someone told me that I should file a claim with CalTrans, but I should probably get the wheel fixed first. Oh, and I also e-mailed DPE about it. I guess the worst case scenario is I'll need to have the barrel replaced for $350.