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Wheel refurbishment who does them?
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:48 pm
by lutonpilot
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:49 pm
by r055
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...
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:53 pm
by r055
oh and...
skellyjohn and Dodgy Dave recommend Wheel Services in Airdrie
http://www.wheelservices.co.uk
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:11 pm
by bertieduff
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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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:29 pm
by lutonpilot
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:11 pm
by r055
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...
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:15 pm
by lutonpilot
No worries Ross my brother has offered me one of his for the time being so will get mine sorted thanks anyway.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:33 am
by campbell
Coatech in Carnoustie...but may be a bit out of the way for you.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:15 am
by haggis catcher
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:17 am
by haggis catcher
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:33 am
by rossybee
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
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:45 am
by campbell
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
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:52 am
by rossybee
That's reassuring (phew)