Fix damage or new rims?

TD27 · 08-09-2013, 01:17 PM

I scuffed up my front right rim pretty badly this morning. That curb didn't know what hit it. Not sure if I should get it repaired or just buy a new set. Any thoughts?

DML · 08-09-2013, 01:20 PM

Just scuffed?? If so repair but if you're talking a bend.....Replace

TD27 · 08-09-2013, 01:30 PM

It's pretty deep scuffs. Nothing too major, I was backing out of a parking space, so it was low speed. I couldn't bare looking at it for too long, so I don't know the full extent of the damage. haha

Any idea on price

MandMs335Msport · 08-09-2013, 01:34 PM

Go for a fix or restoration. The east coast has quite a few wheel restoration experts, its worth it and will look better than new. Even if bent and cracked, this is always a much more inexpensive alternative. (Unless you really want to upgrade to a different rim and size.) Then its just a great excuse!

Mark

TD27 · 08-09-2013, 01:44 PM

Ok, awesome. I think I'm going to look into both options a little more.

What kind of problems could I expect upgrading from 17" to 18"?

Any recommended brands I should look at?

Thanks guys

shadow191 · 08-09-2013, 01:45 PM

Just get it fixed. In Atlanta, it's usually around $150 for minor damage. At least that's what I've paid several times for minor bends/curbing due to living in the city. That price included taking the tire off and remounting.

fazman · 08-09-2013, 01:48 PM

I've realized that most places charge about $125/wheel for full restoration (bent/cracked/painted). then again... most replica wheels can be had for about $125-$200. Kinda makes it just easier to replace rather than repair.

AndyR83 · 08-09-2013, 02:33 PM

I got two repaired recently for $200 each

3s4u2 · 08-09-2013, 02:37 PM

Can't really tell from the front wheel picture just how bad it is, looks like the rear wheel might have a little scrap as well.

bhmax16 · 08-09-2013, 02:41 PM

I'd say replace if you were interested in keeping the same size wheel, because then you wouldn't need to buy new rubber. If you're thinking of going 17-18, then obviously you'd need new rubber too, so I'd factor that expense in which case I'd recommend repair

KJac · 08-10-2013, 12:39 AM

I fixed all 4 of my oem wheels... it was way easier than I expected, and they were scuffed bad. I just watched some you tube diy vids and worked on two at a time. Cost me about $30
Go for it!

roadkillrob · 08-10-2013, 07:15 AM

I usually fix them on my wife's car, pretty easy, just some bondo and sandpaper and Wurth Silver Wheel Paint as it is a 100% match to oem silver wheels.

This is assuming you don't have something other than OEM silver, not gunmetal or hyper silver, then you have to get them done professionally.

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TD27 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6Mt Monaco Blue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC/Clemson, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Fix damage or new rims? I scuffed up my front right rim pretty badly this morning. That curb didn't know what hit it. Not sure if I should get it repaired or just buy a new set. Any thoughts?
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DML Colonel 972 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: 2020 Heritage Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Darien CT. iTrader: (0)	Just scuffed?? If so repair but if you're talking a bend.....Replace
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TD27 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6Mt Monaco Blue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC/Clemson, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	It's pretty deep scuffs. Nothing too major, I was backing out of a parking space, so it was low speed. I couldn't bare looking at it for too long, so I don't know the full extent of the damage. haha Any idea on price
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MandMs335Msport Private First Class 3 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 335i M-sport, '10, etc Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Luis Obispo County, CA iTrader: (0)	Go for a fix or restoration. The east coast has quite a few wheel restoration experts, its worth it and will look better than new. Even if bent and cracked, this is always a much more inexpensive alternative. (Unless you really want to upgrade to a different rim and size.) Then its just a great excuse! Mark
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TD27 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6Mt Monaco Blue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC/Clemson, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Ok, awesome. I think I'm going to look into both options a little more. What kind of problems could I expect upgrading from 17" to 18"? Any recommended brands I should look at? Thanks guys
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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 182 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	Just get it fixed. In Atlanta, it's usually around $150 for minor damage. At least that's what I've paid several times for minor bends/curbing due to living in the city. That price included taking the tire off and remounting.
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fazman Brigadier General 688 Rep 3,696 Posts Drives: 335 e90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I've realized that most places charge about $125/wheel for full restoration (bent/cracked/painted). then again... most replica wheels can be had for about $125-$200. Kinda makes it just easier to replace rather than repair.
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AndyR83 Major 65 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	I got two repaired recently for $200 each
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3s4u2 Beamer Mantic 84 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Prem Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Can't really tell from the front wheel picture just how bad it is, looks like the rear wheel might have a little scrap as well. __________________ 2006 325i 2006 M5 2008 X5 4.8i 2014 X5 50i M-Pkg
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bhmax16 Lieutenant 167 Rep 398 Posts Drives: '22 M4, '23 CX-50 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I'd say replace if you were interested in keeping the same size wheel, because then you wouldn't need to buy new rubber. If you're thinking of going 17-18, then obviously you'd need new rubber too, so I'd factor that expense in which case I'd recommend repair
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KJac New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: '09 335d Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oly, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List '09 335d [0.00]	I fixed all 4 of my oem wheels... it was way easier than I expected, and they were scuffed bad. I just watched some you tube diy vids and worked on two at a time. Cost me about $30 Go for it!
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roadkillrob Major General 892 Rep 5,475 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NH iTrader: (15)	I usually fix them on my wife's car, pretty easy, just some bondo and sandpaper and Wurth Silver Wheel Paint as it is a 100% match to oem silver wheels. This is assuming you don't have something other than OEM silver, not gunmetal or hyper silver, then you have to get them done professionally. __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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