New Wheels or Refurb???

[michaelb]

the 17in wheels on my ZS are very badly kerbed.......was like that when i bought it!!

seems to be a common theme with the mk2 alloys.

so i was considering a refurb later on this year but would it be worth it or should i just get a new set of wheels......i will shortly be needing 2 front tyres anyway!

the wheels on my car are the 17in mk2 180 type!

[stamford]

I'm getting mine refurbed as replacement wheels of any type are too expensive and I cannot justify the expense!

If you like them, get them refurbed. If you don't, how much do you want for em? ;)

[Craig]

If you don't, how much do you want for em? ;)

+1 :D

[michaelb]

lol like a set of vultures!!

i do like them and looks like i'll get em refurbed if i can get a decent quote!

[Craig]

TBH mate, IMO you would have to find something really special to improve on the std wheels

Generally it should be around 30-40 a wheel

[michaelb]

£40 a wheel sounds a decent price.

to be honest the rears aren't that bad but the fronts are quite bad.

may just get the fronts done then and two new tyres!

[john180]

where would you get this sort of thing done??? a body shop?

[Craig]

round my way there are a few dedicated wheel refurbishers. I had 2 wheels done on my zr, dropped them off for a day and picked them up good as new. I know of people that have done their own.

[ZS180V6]

You could always look for a good set of second hand wheels with decent tyres ?

Then get yours refurb ?

[Boot Hill Bandit]

£40 a wheel sounds a decent price.

to be honest the rears aren't that bad but the fronts are quite bad.

may just get the fronts done then and two new tyres!

I believe they weld onto the damaged area and skim back the face until it is as it should be.

We have Lepsons alloy wheel refurbishments down our way. They are a great bunch and good on price too for the quality finish they produce.

Jim

[stamford]

I'm getting mine done foc ;) considering the amount of work I give them, it's the least they can do :whistle:

Seriously the guys i'm using will bead blast them, dress them and powder coat them. I'll find out what they would charge.

[Smokey]

Well as I was in the same position a few months ago where 2 front tyres were due replacing and all wheels had kerbing, I went for the new wheels option.....

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff96/smokeysworld/100_1640.jpg

from here....

http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=1810