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Is an OEM Wheel the only way to go?

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Old 02-17-2003, 10:28 AM
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Default Is an OEM Wheel the only way to go?

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/43622/5spoke_02.jpg"></center><p>I missed a driveway by 6", and dented my wheel (see pics). I'm looking at $225, for a new Michelin Pilot, and $635 (dealer's price) for a replacement 5-spoke wheel. Anyone have any advice, bedside driving tips?
Old 02-17-2003, 10:40 AM
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Default Look in your area for places that repair and/or sell refurbished OEM wheels. >>>

Here's a link to such a place. I've never dealt with this specific place, never even heard of them before. Just giving you an idea that these places do exist.<ul><li><a href="http://www.wheels-and-rims.com">http://www.wheels-and-rims.com</a</li></ul>
Old 02-17-2003, 10:41 AM
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Default Easy...just have it refurb by a wheel repair company...maybe $100>>

where do you live (State)?
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Default ouch. checkout these folks & e-mail them your photo..

i had a saab wheel straightened there. good luck.<ul><li><a href="http://www.wheelcollision.com/">http://www.wheelcollision.com/</a</li></ul>
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Good thing it didn't nick your stem cap!
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I have one here in CT that repaired a wheel for me for $130...looks great!
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Default I like True Wheel in LA - will ship anywhere

www.fixarim.com
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Wheels America in Houston is very bad. Wheels America in Dallas gets good reviews.
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Default Except when they close early on a Saturday & you are trying to pick up your wheel.

Their hours say til 2pm...I arrived @ 1:45...doors locked, lights out. I'm pissed.
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Default What's wrong with the tire? I can't really tell from the pic.

Did it get cut? Now you've got me worried. I have a similar but smaller ding in one wheel.


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