Wheel refurbishment who does them?

lutonpilot · Post by **lutonpilot** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:48 pm

Hi folks I have a front wheel which was bumped by the last owner and it is running out of true approx. 1.5 millimetres it is in very good condition apart from that. Can it be fixed and if so who does the deed?
John.

r055 · Post by **r055** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:49 pm

John, I was about to PM you re: your message to me.
I think it would be more economical to get it refurbed rather than buy another one...

r055 · Post by **r055** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:53 pm

oh and...

skellyjohn and Dodgy Dave recommend Wheel Services in Airdrie http://www.wheelservices.co.uk

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:11 pm

There's a place on e-bay (blackpool) that offers a swap- yours for a set of refurbed ones. Looked quite a good deal, but i'm too lazy to find the link for you

(well 'twas a good deal for me cos all mine are shot and bent

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lutonpilot · Post by **lutonpilot** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:29 pm

Ok folks thanks for the advice and info. I will look into the various possibilities. Still interested in your wheels Ross if you have them as my brother is needing a set for his car plus I cant afford to have mine off the road. I could use the bike I suppose.

r055 · Post by **r055** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:11 pm

sorry mate - there is a queue for them!

also got someone on SELOC pestering me for photos - just not had time to do it...

will start PM'ing people back on here to see if still interested...

lutonpilot · Post by **lutonpilot** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:15 pm

No worries Ross my brother has offered me one of his for the time being so will get mine sorted thanks anyway.

Post by **campbell** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:33 am

Coatech in Carnoustie...but may be a bit out of the way for you.

haggis catcher · Post by **haggis catcher** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:15 am

campbell wrote:Coatech in Carnoustie...but may be a bit out of the way for you.

I would not touch them. They goosed my Esprit wheels. BIG STYLE. Not recommended.

haggis catcher · Post by **haggis catcher** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:17 am

haggis catcher wrote:
campbell wrote:Coatech in Carnoustie...but may be a bit out of the way for you.
I would not touch them. They goosed my Esprit wheels. BIG STYLE. Not recommended.

Try IPF in Glenrothes. They did a braw job on a set of my alloys.

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:33 am

haggis catcher wrote:
campbell wrote:Coatech in Carnoustie...but may be a bit out of the way for you.
I would not touch them. They goosed my Esprit wheels. BIG STYLE. Not recommended.

Fully intend on giving them my RS6 wheels

Post by **campbell** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:45 am

haggis catcher wrote: I would not touch them. They goosed my Esprit wheels. BIG STYLE. Not recommended.

Sorry to hear that Stew.

They have refinished 2 sets of wheels for me now, although my requirements were very straightforward. Not sure if I'd give them a "fancy" set to do, but I am happy enough with the results for £40 per corner including tyre re-fit and balance.

Simon A has had decent results there too I believe.

Campbell

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:52 am

That's reassuring (phew)