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Nov 19, 2002 | 11:13 PM

Tony De Mattei

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C230K 2002 Wheel Damage

I managed to hit a curb today and damaged the outside edge of my left front wheel (approx. 2 1/2" long).

Any ideas how to repair, or does anyone have a stock (non C7) 5-spoke wheel for sale?

Thanks, Tony

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Nov 20, 2002 | 03:36 AM

toki999

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well.....unless you got some money to get new rims...just live with it.......that's what im doing right now.......*sigh

Nov 20, 2002 | 07:34 AM

Bos

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I have a set of 4 non C7 wheels that are perfect with only about 1500 miles on the tread. I need to sell them, but I just haven't got around to it yet. Since you only need one, I'm not sure if you're interested, but just let me know.

Nov 20, 2002 | 08:21 AM

JPARTON

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Wheel Damage

I took my car in for a free 6000 mile check up which included rotating the tires. What i came out with was a free chunk taken out of my wheel. I showed this to the service advisor and he said that they had a guy that can fix this kind of problem and they would take care of it. I was very skeptical about this but believe it or not you can not even tell that the wheel has been fixed. Maybe your dealership can help you if you wish to try this.

Nov 20, 2002 | 08:34 AM

jrct9454

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Yes, there are services out there who specialize in fixing this kind of damage, and they do a very good job. Ask around or do an internet search.

Nov 20, 2002 | 09:11 AM

JeT

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Re: C230K 2002 Wheel Damage

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Originally posted by Tony De Mattei
I managed to hit a curb today and damaged the outside edge of my left front wheel (approx. 2 1/2" long).

Any ideas how to repair, or does anyone have a stock (non C7) 5-spoke wheel for sale?

Thanks, Tony

You can get the rim rolled and refinished for about 40-60 USD. I wouldn't know where in the US you could get this done though. Do a search...I remember a thread on this topic.

Nov 20, 2002 | 10:32 AM

shtatc

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2001 C240 6spd

Incident #1: 1/2 inch curb scuff fixed for $75.
Repaired in Phoenix at a body shop that contracts out for wheel repair. Body shop was recommended by MB dealer.

Incident #2: a piece of pipe on the road got flung up and hit the wheel(luckily it did not hit the body) - result is about a 1.5 inch scuff on the lip of the wheel - $150 repair.
Repaired here in Tucson - place specializes in wheel repairs. I walked through there work area yesterday - they had a ton of wheels - they had stock MB wheels and AMG ones - they looked very good.

I guess I could have left them be, but since I know they are there - I just hate to see them when I walk by. I guess just being **** about it.

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