Lego

Anyone has suggestions on how to fix this?

RemmyZero

Hey man, sorry to see this. First question though, did you get wheel insurance? If so maybe just let MB handle it. There are also third party people that drive around in mobile rigs that will do this while you wait. I'd google that too. You can also call MB and ask who they use and go there directly for a price.

Otherwise there is a lot of info out there on DIY how to fix curb rash. Some involves grinding with a dremel or using filler compound and repainting. I recommend googling and you'll find more than I can give you here but here is a good article:

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext43.shtml

You can buy the matching paint for our wheels online. Good luck and if you fix it let us know.

pavloPL

If you want fix it in 100% than you need dianond cut whole wheel. It means you need to send wheel to some specialist, they gonna stip it, cut it and laquere it, but takes a few days. There are mobile repairs which can fix it in 90% on a site and takes 30 mins, they gonna polish a spot and laquere it.

Lego

Thanks. I don't have wheel insurance. That's why I want to see if there is a DIY before send it out. And my car is a lease, just have to past inspection but it's a long time from now.

rbrylaw

I'd ask your dealer. Almost all of them have a wheel 'guy' they use to take care of curb rash and the price is typically very reasonable.

cidtek

Does the tire and wheel package cover curb rash? Or in my case car wash moving tracks?

DapperStyle

It's called curb rash and most well known shops can repair it for $80-$100 a wheel in under an hour. I wouldn't fret and maybe you should wait until closer to your lease return to do it in case you manage to curb them again in the next 2-3 years.

hummerhealey

Or you just leave it because the next curb is waiting for you :-). It's one of the reason is stick with 17 inch (80R) for my new C220.

rbrylaw

No offense, but do you truly believe 17 inchers are not scratchable? They scratch like any wheel who kisses a curb.

ClifordS

The rubber of the sidewall extends (bellows out) protecting the wheel. At least it does on my factory MB 17" wheels.
CliffordS

rbrylaw

Sorry, but if a curb is high enough and you engage it at an unfortunate angle, your 17 inch wheels are no less susceptible.

jolt8631

Yeah, sorry. I had 17s on my W204 and it kerb end exactly the same. Regardless of the wheel sizes, the only way to guarantee is to "steer clear" - no pun, etc.

BlankProc

This.

Easy fix for about a hundred bucks. Looks new when done, at least with the guy I've used. If you're leasing and it's a little scratch like that it's up to you, but you should fix them before you give it back to MB.

helas

Ask your dealer. I know here in Toronto the dealer will have a guy come in to the dealership and refinish customers wheels for about (don't quote me on this) $150.00 per wheel.

mis3

Yes, the problem is the dealership is usually reluctant to give out this information. The dealership would definitely want to make a profit as a middleman. This applies to clear bra, window tinting, wheel repair, etc.

The real cost is about $100-120CAN per wheel But the dealership would charge you $200.

True101

I think Clifford is driving the point that the 'occurrence' or the relative probability of curb-rashes, that they directly correlate to a wheel size; the larger the wheels, the more curb-rashes you get. This is not to say that you are going to remain rash free with 17", or that you should quit ordering 19 inchers its simply stating that while enjoying a pimper ride (with a bigger wheel), these are some of the sacrifices one needs to be prepped as well.

mmaldin

Lego, I have 18" wheels and regrettably have had several small rashes similar to yours. I repaired them myself using several progressively finer sandpapers. It's not as good a fix as a professional would do, but the damage is no longer noticeable.