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xr06t
25-02-2014, 08:10 PM
Hey all, can a rim with this sort of damage be repaired? Anyone recommend somewhere SOR if it can?

The tyre deflated slowly if it helps.

Cheers

http://i60.tinypic.com/2m3r3i8.jpg

Lump
25-02-2014, 08:25 PM
a steelie, why would you?
but yes I've has a lightweight alloy repaired that was much worse than that

ChrisGTR
25-02-2014, 08:30 PM
I believe it can be. My boss's daughter (sorry no pics) smashed a kerb and had damage that looked a lot worse than that and they were able to repair it and balance it fine.

Sensible
25-02-2014, 08:42 PM
Perth wheel repair
Gibbs street, Cannington

devilfish
25-02-2014, 08:53 PM
just blow it up to 65 PSI and beat it with a mallet..... a lead one is best

mys1
25-02-2014, 09:29 PM
Bit it with a heavy rubber mallet UNINFLATED,

the inflate to normal and check for leaks, resume hitting until it stops leaking.

Fixed countless steel rims like this.

xr06t
25-02-2014, 09:47 PM
Thanks, will give it a go with the mallet and see what happens.