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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
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/Gabedm/aaf.jpg
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...