Bent Style 5 rim - where to fix?

[G Feller]

This is my brother-in-law's problem. He munched a curb in his E39 528 while spilling coffee on himself going around a corner (he blamed a flimsy cupholder, but I think he was still asleep).

He was really upset about the need to buy a new one (+/-$1000) before I told him that was probably not necessary.

I know this has come up before, but I have no record of the place (in Pennsylvania or NJ, I believe) where many of you have successfully had wheels straightened.

Help a brother-in-law out?

Thanks.

[Patrick]

Hey G-man -He might try this place. It's close if he's on the east coast and I've heard they do pretty good work although I have not used them. They also have a huge selection of BMW (and other makes) wheels for sale with or without exchange.
Hth.
http://www.wheelcollision.com/
http://www.wheelcollision.com/bmw3.html

[Unregistered]

A friend had his rim repaired at Wheel America and they did a great job. It looks like a new rim from the factory and color, polish lip, etc. looks perfect! They only charge $109 (flate rate) for all types of repair. That's the best price on the net. They have eight locations... Check out their web site....

http://fixrim.com/loc.htm

[Jason]

nice guy, lots of wheels in stock too. I wonder if it makes a difference that its a two peice wheel, cause everyone charges more for them

[TimGinCentralNJ]

...just had his '99 Acura alloy wheels straightened. They charged him $125. YMMV. They're a solid outfit, and you'll spend no-way-near what a new rim would cost:

http://www.wheelcollision.com/

Hope this helps,
Tim G.
'91 535iM
120k


This is my brother-in-law's problem. He munched a curb in his E39 528 while spilling coffee on himself going around a corner (he blamed a flimsy cupholder, but I think he was still asleep).

He was really upset about the need to buy a new one (+/-$1000) before I told him that was probably not necessary.

I know this has come up before, but I have no record of the place (in Pennsylvania or NJ, I believe) where many of you have successfully had wheels straightened.

Help a brother-in-law out?

Thanks.

[632 Regal]

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[G Feller]

. . . she welcomes your alloy wheel business.

Methinks we're gearing up for some summertime NWS episodes.



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hot!

[632 Regal]

If it EVER stops raining here in Michigan I might get a chance to cruise the beaches and hunt for fresh future ex wives!


. . . she welcomes your alloy wheel business.

Methinks we're gearing up for some summertime NWS episodes.

[David Chen]

After promising to have two of my M-Parallels refinished in 24 hours, they held them for five WEEKS before finally admitting they didn't have the skills or equipment to properly duplicate the BMW polished & anodized clearcoat finish. In the meantime, I heard every excuse in the book including: Our machines broke down, and, the wheels are done but there wasn't any room on the UPS truck.

Cheers,

David


A friend had his rim repaired at Wheel America and they did a great job. It looks like a new rim from the factory and color, polish lip, etc. looks perfect! They only charge $109 (flate rate) for all types of repair. That's the best price on the net. They have eight locations... Check out their web site....

http://fixrim.com/loc.htm

[David Chen]

They quoted $275 to repair and refinish a BMW M-Parallel wheel back to the factory original polished, anodized, clearcoat finish.

Cheers,

David


...just had his '99 Acura alloy wheels straightened. They charged him $125. YMMV. They're a solid outfit, and you'll spend no-way-near what a new rim would cost:

http://www.wheelcollision.com/

Hope this helps,
Tim G.
'91 535iM
120k

[Rina120]

Don't know about the e39,
but my mechanic in NJ gave me one for the e34 for $50 when I bent mine.
It was in great shape too!
He has tons of BMWs on his lot. Let me know if you want his number.