Wheel repairs? Recomendations.

Motkram · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

All I can find on google are car alloy repair places, and some frame repair shops in the states which could do the job.

I have a wheel which has a flat spot in the rim and wandered if there is anywhere in the uk that can true it out. I don't really want to post a rear wheel to the usa.
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

repairing alloy wheels that have been dinged isn't a good idea.

if it's only a slight dent, I have a mate who knows somewhere, but ahnything more than a very slight ding will possibly weaken the wheel further when unbent.

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bidman · Crazy Courier Joined: 01 Oct 2005 Karma :

As feef said its not a great idea to repair a wheel but if the damage isn't too bad then go to your local blacksmith, if he can't do it he'l no somewhere that can, Thumbs Up

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hagon will do it (for a price):
https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/HagWheel.htm

Central wheels is also worth a try:
https://www.central-wheel.co.uk/
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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

https://www.alloy-wheel-refurb.co.uk/index.html

They are based in Stoke on Trent and do a superb job. Send them a picture and they will tell you if they can do it and the price.

Did you try yell.co.uk? Would of thought there would be a few on there?

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Motkram · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks for the links people, I've ordered a replacement, but I'll keep Hagon in mind for the future, 73 pounds is cheaper than a 2nd hand replacement, which you don't know the history of.

I wouldn't personally have any qualms about using a straightened wheel, some places can true them out better than OE specs!
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owdamer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Karma :

How much is a replacement costing then?? I was looking for a front wheel for my yzf750 but i'm struggling to find a second hand one. Sad

Motkram · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

129 squid delivered. I used https://www.partsgateway.co.uk they were pretty good, it's a partfinder service, but the breakers pay. When you ring up don't mention the website, just inquire; I was quoted £30 less when I called.
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owdamer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Karma :

Yeah, heard of them. I tried that site myself, got quotes ranging from £120 to £170 for a 2nd hand wheel. Thought that was a bit high tho.