Wheel repair

Hi all I am looking for some advice on alloy wheel repair

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Ricky 205

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Hi all I have flat spotted my amg alloy after hitting a pothole and looking for some advice on a good repair company in Scotland,as far north as possible given my location is as far north as you can go
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Hi Ricky, I am in a similar situation, I have a small bit of kerb rash though. I am going for a new wheel with mine because I don't like repaired things. With your flat spot, I know they can be repaired but in the back of my mind I would be worried that the wheel had lost some of its integrity. :rolleyes:
 

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I would try the repair.but never fit on front.and if real performance model I would not run a repaired wheel.run of mill saloon no prob.
 
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I would try the repair.but never fit on front.and if real performance model I would not run a repaired wheel.run of mill saloon no prob.
I agree always in the back of my mind would be concern about running a repaired wheel
I believe the 19in 7 spoke amg wheels are around £1000 each, crazy money.
The car is a 2014 E250 so not a big performance car but different size wheel front and back so I can't swap front to back.
My local tyre center said the wheel is not cracked but the paint is broken which they said can mean it might need welding on repair
 

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So its a front?? Go to repair place and see them ,wheel yrself. Grand a wheel. Sorry I could not get involved with such wheels. Good luck
 

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Can't recommend anywhere that far north but I've had 7 wheels straightened by the guy I use and they've been absolutely fine.
I had the 4 free ones I got from Craig done and three on the 129. All are fine and no sign of weakness 2 years on.
 
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So its a front?? Go to repair place and see them ,wheel yrself. Grand a wheel. Sorry I could not get involved with such wheels. Good luck
Ye it's a front. I know seems like crazy money for a wheel.
Thanks for your help though it's appreciated
 
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Can't recommend anywhere that far north but I've had 7 wheels straightened by the guy I use and they've been absolutely fine.
I had the 4 free ones I got from Craig done and three on the 129. All are fine and no sign of weakness 2 years on.
Ye I sure someone who knows what they are doing with alloy wheels can reliably repair the wheel,I am just unsure of a reliable source, and my location does not help my situation
 

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Specialist job that.try professional racing boys.they will likely know.
 

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There is no issue with repairing wheels at all provided it is done properly. Straightening them is fairly easy with the right equipment
 
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The Wheel specialists https://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk/inverness/jaguar-split-rims-get-tws-treatment/
are good, a bit pricey but given your location may be your best option. My Nephew has used them (Helmsdale based) and had a good job done. I've used them down this way and had a good job too. They are a national franchise so have standards they work to...
Thanks very much John, I will definitely give them a shout even if they are a bit pricey it will still be cheeper than a new rim at £1000.
Thanks to everyone for all your help and advice.
 


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