Really Bad Scuffed Alloys

[Stiggy]

Hi All,

Tried to fit trough a gap that wasn't as big as i thought earlier today & managed to scrape my right side alloys along a kerb whilst doig 50m.p.h !! The front is really badly damaged (see photo) & the rear only in a couple of places. Do any of you think they can be repaired or am I looking at a new pair of Alloys (Went for the 18" Upgrades !!! If I need a couple of new ones any idea how much they would be ? I'm also worried I may have knocked the tracking or something out (any advice on this ?) I'm curently downing a few stela's to numb the pain & stop the ringing in my ears after the b*****g of the Wife !!!!

 

[Jace]

Ouch

I cant see the pic, but I suffered a similar problem when I damaged mine.

Your not to far from me, so I'm sure the Chips away guy who did mine will pop up to see you as he's only based in Hinkley

I'll PM you his details

 

[Stiggy]

Hi Jace,

Added Photo now.

Thanks for the PM

 

[r30lac]

I have been quoted 250 for a new 18" alloy.

 

[MatG]

they can be refurbed no problem at all.

Try lap-tab in Birmingham - just by Spaghetti Junction (although I am sure there will be a company nearer you).

http://www.lap-tab.co.uk/alloywheels.php

Going rate is around £40-£50 a wheel

 

[Moley RUFC]

Lap tab cant do the new Mk2 LEon 18''. I took it there and they coulnd't guarantee the colour.

Easy Repair Centre in Tamworth. Cost me 40 pound and was a quality job

 

[MatG]

Moley - you from lickey hills? I am in Kings Norton just down the road from you

sorry for the hijack.

 

[Stiggy]

Hi all,

Chips away have quoted me £100 for both the front & rear wheel. Seem pretty confident they can do a good job so will go with them. I am tempted by a set of 4 on e-bay for £375 as i don't think it will be the last time i catch them :-( £250 seems a bit steep for a single wheel. Hopefully more will be availale on e-bay as time goes by. Thanks for all your help. Just got to get the tracking checked out now !

 

[Jace]

Told you he'd sort it


£180 (+vat) is the official SEAT price for a wheel, works out at £211.50...

 

[Stiggy]

Jace,

Hopefully he will sort it out for (doing it Thursday if he can match colour) Not the same guy as yours though somebody else covers the Loughborough area. £211 ain't bad for a wheel from the stealers. If it happens again I'll be looking at new wheels me thinks.