Wheel repair

[Kyliewww]

Caught a curb this evening which has caused a dent in the wheel, cracked 'rim' bit and a split tyre. Anyone know any mobile people in Essex that might be able to help?

I know that I will need a new tyre but am hoping to be able to save the wheel; 15" 2005 A-Class Elegance.

 

[television]

If it is cracked it needs specialist treatment, but if just grazed then a mobile can tidy it up.

Dont feel too bad about it most of us will do this at some point in life better if you cold put a picture up

 

[Frontstep]

If its cracked you might source a replacement on Ebay easier.

 

[Kyliewww]

Looked on eBay and nothing the same... Just put on new tyres on the front so don't really want to start replacing all the wheels..

Thinking that I need a wheel specialist just to check that it's still round as the centre cap has popped out too

 

[Gkinghorn]

Quite a kerbing then!!!

 

[television]

You have Lepsons down where you are http://www.lepsons.com/

 

[Kyliewww]

Quite a kerbing then!!!

Oh yeah! Cut a corner and the back N/S wheel caught the edge of the curb in between a missing curb stone! Did go bang

 

[Gkinghorn]

someone did manage to get a quick snap of it though.....

 

[Kyliewww]

Called into Maldon CarBody today (http://www.maldon-carbody.co.uk/) today and they looked at the wheel and said it looked OK. They rang a local tyre fitter and they got me a good price on a tyre and checked the wheel. All OK So, although I am a tyre 'down' the wheel is OK. I've been advised that I can leave it or for cosmetic reasons, can have it repaired. Just right now, it will stay as it is as I am going to contact the council; I know that it was my poor driving that caused the damage but the curb still needs to be fixed.

Will keep an eye out on eBay for another wheel I thin. Thank you all for your help.

 

[television]

Called into Maldon CarBody today (http://www.maldon-carbody.co.uk/) today and they looked at the wheel and said it looked OK. They rang a local tyre fitter and they got me a good price on a tyre and checked the wheel. All OK So, although I am a tyre 'down' the wheel is OK. I've been advised that I can leave it or for cosmetic reasons, can have it repaired. Just right now, it will stay as it is as I am going to contact the council; I know that it was my poor driving that caused the damage but the curb still needs to be fixed.

Will keep an eye out on eBay for another wheel I thin. Thank you all for your help.

Ask Pristine wheels in Northampton,,, they have a few wheels there

 

[JonnyCJ]

Oh yeah! Cut a corner and the back N/S wheel caught the edge of the curb in between a missing curb stone! Did go bang

Hmmm - if the missing kerb stone had been there would it have had the same result ?

I'm not a fan of compensation culture by any means, but if you feel that the people responsible for the kerbs are in any way responsible for the damage to your wheel/tyre it may be worth a quick letter to them.

If you're going to get the wheel repaired because it's dangerous not to, then keep the receipts and send them in with your letter.

Good luck !

CJ