Wheel for perth

[Boostzor]

Dont know if this was worth a whole thread or not but im sure a moderator will ditch it to the "wanted" wasteland soon:D

what can i say. i was desperate

I (as some might know) nailed a curb and destroyed my rim on sat nite.

AVS model 6 16" pearl white

these have been discontinued and i just plain cant find em anywhere:( the other problem is i only need one.

ANY help would be appreciated greatly

[two40]

how bad did you damage it? can it be machined?

[Boostzor]

dont think so, i havent seen it but the guy at the repair shop doesnt think so

[two40]

f*ck what he thinks. he's not a machinist is he?

might be worth your while to take it in.

can you describe the damage? was it buckled, scratched and how bad/deep?

[Boostzor]

hehe thats a valid argument:lol:

The wheel was pushed under the car by about 20 degrees or so and the side was scraped off something cruel (u could see the paint on the curb) dont think any of the spokes were cracked though but didnt see the inside the wheel pushed into the rotor and took a big chunk out of it. Looked buckled but i dont know exactly what "buckled" is as i never done/seen this kinda thing b4

[two40]

scratches can be fixed no problem. cracks and buckles are a different matter. mind you a small buckle can be banged out.

buckled means it's lost its round shape. either bent sideways or inwards. have you ever seen a bicycle when the wheel wobbles or even a car tyre that just looks like it's been drinking and just doesn't rotate properly? that's buckled

[Boostzor]

Yeh i gathered that but i wasnt sure if it was buckled or "buckled buckled" if you catch my meaning. Hopefully its not cracked. Could be bent sideways though

Not reely a scratch more of a gouge like the curb tore a piece off it

[adam 32]

boostzor

if you want repairs try Mr. Mag

if you want to buy one try john at wheels world in subi, is an absolute gun at finding rare wheels and stuff....

and also try 2nd hand/jap importers as theyre a fairly popular wheel arent they? although some people may be hesitant to sell you just 1

may be time to upgrade to 18s:D

[Boostzor]

Nahh not popular at all. John is the one that told me that it was a lost cause.

Mr Mag sez he hasnt got anything like that and doesnt know any1 in aust who does.

BTW: thanks for the help onarun

[two40]

Originally posted by Boostzor

BTW: thanks for the help onarun

always a pleasure. good luck and let us know how you go

[adam 32]

mr mag does repairs though

that might be your best option...

or check with the panel beater/mechanic if they know anyone who does wheel repairs. i assume your insurance company wont pay for 4 new wheels!

[Boostzor]

Ive got a wheel repairer in the city lined up but he needs to get the wheel first.

They will pay 4 1but i have to cover the rest maybe i could get the repairer or a supplier to overquote the wheel and work on a new set of 18s:D hush hush;)