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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Can flat spots on the rim be taken out easily enough?
Spotted a ding on the inside edge of one of the wheels on my cabby. Its about 3 1/2 inches long seems to only be on the lip of the rim.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Mostly, so long as not a sharp ding, these tend to crack open, but can be welded, but might it be cheaper to get another wheel ?
Usually the rim is heated with a torch then hit with a hammer, or pressed in a proper wheel die if done at wheel place, not cheap though.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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There's a place up my way mate...he straightens them on a proper machine for 50quid a piece....assuming they don't need welding of course
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ShiftyOldScoob
There's a place up my way mate...he straightens them on a proper machine for 50quid a piece....assuming they don't need welding of course
Got a link to this place ? ta
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