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iwishiwas-all* · 12-14-2005, 02:37 PM

Hey guys I was checkin out rb motorings wheelstock and they had this gangster set of DTM works

and I dont wanna make the plunge if I wont be able to fix em without ruining the paint, is that possible?
I dont know the process fo fixing a bent rim, but i dont want to ruin the paint on it.
wheel is a believe 17x7, 17x8 low 30's offset i think the rears ar high 20's.
do u think ill be needing spacers for coilovers?
thanks guys

**mrmephistopheles** · 12-14-2005, 02:47 PM

they can be repainted.

*Jonnie Fraz* · 12-14-2005, 05:26 PM

Looks like in the pic there is a big fat crack in the wheel, that will ruin the paint for sure if it need to be welded. Aluminum is real prone to cracking when bent cold, I believe that this bend would need to be heated to be bent back. I admit I am no rim expert, but I think if it can be fixed the paint is the least of the worries.

*MELLO*SOS* · 12-14-2005, 05:30 PM

The picture is a little blurry, but I had a very similar looking dent in one of my SSRs when I bought them. I took them to a wheel repair/refinishing place and they did an outstanding job repairing them. So without further inspection I would guess that wheel can definitely be repaired, whether it will be "show quality" when done is a different story.

infinitexsound · 12-14-2005, 08:40 PM

lips can be prepared spokes cant be...

12-14-2005, 02:37 PM	#1
iwishiwas-all* Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxford, UK/Miami Age: 36 Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: iwishiwas-all* Feedback Score: 2 reviews	do you think this bent lip is fixable? Hey guys I was checkin out rb motorings wheelstock and they had this gangster set of DTM works and I dont wanna make the plunge if I wont be able to fix em without ruining the paint, is that possible? I dont know the process fo fixing a bent rim, but i dont want to ruin the paint on it. wheel is a believe 17x7, 17x8 low 30's offset i think the rears ar high 20's. do u think ill be needing spacers for coilovers? thanks guys

12-14-2005, 05:26 PM	#3
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 55 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Looks like in the pic there is a big fat crack in the wheel, that will ruin the paint for sure if it need to be welded. Aluminum is real prone to cracking when bent cold, I believe that this bend would need to be heated to be bent back. I admit I am no rim expert, but I think if it can be fixed the paint is the least of the worries. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

12-14-2005, 08:40 PM	#5
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 41 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lips can be prepared spokes cant be... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

12-14-2005, 05:30 PM	#4
MELLOSOS* LAID OUT Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LAS VEGAS Age: 42 Posts: 2,015 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: MELLO*SOS Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The picture is a little blurry, but I had a very similar looking dent in one of my SSRs when I bought them. I took them to a wheel repair/refinishing place and they did an outstanding job repairing them. So without further inspection I would guess that wheel can definitely be repaired, whether it will be "show quality" when done is a different story.