Crunch!!!!
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I tried to make a U-turn and I did not make it all the way around without hitting the curb.
I heard the noise, and I said to myself "say it aint so."
Sure enough, a hugh rash on the wheel of the front passenger side. Those low profile tires offer little protection.
If anyone knows of a place in So Fla. that can repair a curb rash problem, send them my way.
I heard the noise, and I said to myself "say it aint so."
Sure enough, a hugh rash on the wheel of the front passenger side. Those low profile tires offer little protection.
If anyone knows of a place in So Fla. that can repair a curb rash problem, send them my way.
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OUCH. 
I hate it when that happens.
I've curbed a couple of 166s myself. I recently took one of my curbbed wheels (thanks to Mrs. Tachyon) to Wheels America and for $129 they made it like new again. One day turn-around.
Here's one near you:
Wheels America
1567 NW 82nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126
786-331-4030
I hate it when that happens.I've curbed a couple of 166s myself. I recently took one of my curbbed wheels (thanks to Mrs. Tachyon) to Wheels America and for $129 they made it like new again. One day turn-around.
Here's one near you:
Wheels America
1567 NW 82nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126
786-331-4030
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As "MR". tachyon says its an easy , painless fix and completely undetectable
No worrys... Cheers
No worrys... Cheers
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sorry to hear that happened...
the 19" is really easy for curb rash, once i did a parallel park in a tight spot and i curb my rear wheels, i know how you feel
but i told myself things happen, and it's not too bad so i didn't fix it.
got any pix? i think i am too cheap to pay $129 to fix something that probably only you will notice at 5' away =P
the 19" is really easy for curb rash, once i did a parallel park in a tight spot and i curb my rear wheels, i know how you feel
but i told myself things happen, and it's not too bad so i didn't fix it.
got any pix? i think i am too cheap to pay $129 to fix something that probably only you will notice at 5' away =P
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This was a real dumb one too. Trying to do a U-turn where I ran out of road and ran up on the curb (no rush to complete the turn--I could have backed up).
Thanks for the referral to Wheels America. Good call.
Thanks to all for your sympathy.
Thanks for the referral to Wheels America. Good call.
Thanks to all for your sympathy.
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It brings a tear to your eye when that happens, but glad to see members near you have been able to recommend a good company to get it sorted.
I've caught my M166s badly a couple of time now, so really should get the sorted out again. Any recommendations for the Frankfurt - Germany area?
I've caught my M166s badly a couple of time now, so really should get the sorted out again. Any recommendations for the Frankfurt - Germany area?
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It is easy to fix. I know something. As soon as I will fit the winter tyres set on the car I will take all 4 19" 166 rims to get painted. The most important is to use the right colour and it is the BMW Dekordilber A55.