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Old 05-04-2006, 01:54 PM
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Hmmm...my SEVEN DAY OLD E55 now has a hacked up stock rim (yes, please repeal my manhood for hitting the curb). Anyone know a good place to refurbish this? Or maybe buy a refurbished one? Or buy a new/used one cheap (i.e. from someone who's replaced their stock wheels with something else)?

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Hmmm...my SEVEN DAY OLD E55 now has a hacked up stock rim (yes, please repeal my manhood for hitting the curb). Anyone know a good place to refurbish this? Or maybe buy a refurbished one? Or buy a new/used one cheap (i.e. from someone who's replaced their stock wheels with something else)?

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Nice thoughts. I was thinking something cheaper.
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Originally Posted by metalica_23
Nice thoughts. I was thinking something cheaper.
Call your dealer and deal with shame. We have several reputable wheel repair shops around Philthadelphia and I'm sure that Boston is no different. Your dealer will know for sure though. You don't think the dealer actually replaces a wheel when one of their car jockey's brushes up against a curb do you?

I did it with my M5 last year and the repair was undetectable and it cost me $100. Fret not and get it fixed dude.
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Call your dealer and deal with shame. We have several reputable wheel repair shops around Philthadelphia and I'm sure that Boston is no different. Your dealer will know for sure though. You don't think the dealer actually replaces a wheel when one of their car jockey's brushes up against a curb do you?

I did it with my M5 last year and the repair was undetectable and it cost me $100. Fret not and get it fixed dude.
Yeah, that was my first step. The dealer wants $275 to refurbish the wheel and they told me $700+ to replace it. That's why I figured I'd look around first.
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Try the classifieds in the Baltimore / Washington area.
I just had a stock set of wheels and rubber stolen from a
custom shop. I was getting my spare set of stock wheels powder coated black, but someone else needed them more than I did, I guess.
Not many people out there with the need for these babies, so I would imagine that they are for sale somewhere.
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Originally Posted by metalica_23
Nice thoughts. I was thinking something cheaper.
Curb feelers?? Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Also consider Tirerack.com.....brand new stock AMG rims for the 55 running 450-499 a piece. Worth considering before you refurb.

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Curb feelers?? Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Yeah, seriously. I felt like an idiot. I was still getting used to the car...uh, yeah that's it...

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Also consider Tirerack.com.....brand new stock AMG rims for the 55 running 450-499 a piece. Worth considering before you refurb.
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Good call. I'll definitely just buy another for $450 instead of paying $275 to refurb. Then, I'll have the hacked up one kicking around for when I slam another rim into even worse shape...
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Which wheel is it? I have two extra fronts w/ the stock tires, if you wanna buy one.
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Which wheel is it? I have two extra fronts w/ the stock tires, if you wanna buy one.
Murphy's law. right rear...
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how bad is it? willing to post any pictures???
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Originally Posted by metalica_23
Hmmm...my SEVEN DAY OLD E55 now has a hacked up stock rim (yes, please repeal my manhood for hitting the curb). Anyone know a good place to refurbish this? Or maybe buy a refurbished one? Or buy a new/used one cheap (i.e. from someone who's replaced their stock wheels with something else)?

Thanks...
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RIm pro does a good job. www.rimpro.com
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I use Wheel Repair Specialists here in So Cal. It's a bit out of the way for you, but I'm sure you have someone closer to you in MA.

FYI, WRS charges me $120 for repair/refurb. Typical dealer markup for this service is 100%.
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I just had an out-of-round bent rim repaired by Wheel Techniques in Northern California (Santa Clara). Rim came out great, balanced. They've been in business 20+ years. Highly Recommended.

www.wheeltechniques.com
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RIm pro does a good job. www.rimpro.com
Thanks, all...Yeah, that may be where I go. They were $185, but 3-4 days for the job, ugh...Luckily it's rainy this week, and I'm not driving it anyway...

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