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Old 08-27-2003, 11:08 PM
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Unhappy I cracked my rim
Why can't one just keep running on a cracked rim? Put some fix-a-flat type slim stuff in to stop the leak. Is there eminent danger?
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Old 08-28-2003, 08:57 AM
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depends on the weather
does the term "catostrophic failure" mean anything to you ?????

the crack will get bigger under the stresses generated by driving
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Old 09-05-2003, 01:43 PM
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TRY TO FIND A REPLACEMENT RIM IF YOU CAN'T FIND ONE TRY WHEELSAMERICA.COM THEY REPAIR JUST ABOUT ANY DAMAGED WHEEL.
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Old 09-11-2003, 11:09 AM
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
I also know of a shop in Cali. that does great work if anyone from the area is interested...
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yes, I've got some curb rash for which I've been meaning to find a shop...

any referrals in socal would be great, thanks in advance!
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Old 09-11-2003, 01:28 PM
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
The shop is in Santa Ana and they do awesome work. Curb rash on a wheel is about $40-50 bucks per wheel.

Here you go:

Speedway Custom Metal Polishing
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ask for Larry Garcia
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I also got curb rash on my rim...
Does any one have referral in the Bay Area? Any information will be appreciated!

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I also got curb rash on my rim...
Does any one have referral in the Bay Area? Any information will be appreciated!
Call T W Motorsports, (408) 379-0300, 2250 Winchester Blvd in Campbell.
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Santa Ana wheel in Anaheim C.A is also really good and resonable.
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wheel techniques in san jose
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They are good but make sure you get your original wheel back. They tried to give me a different one that had a major gouge on the inside.
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