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HatchSurfer3 · 05-09-2009, 06:26 PM

Ok so there is a set of Rota Battles for sale that supposedly have no visible bends, but vibrate above 60mph. The seller said he took them to a repair shop that told him 2 were slightly bent but didnt give him a price. I can get them for pretty cheap, but Im wondering if anyone knew how much it would cost to fix the 2 rims?

cburwell · 05-09-2009, 08:33 PM

Some places I have seen charge about $100 for some short of shake elimination service.

Just to throw in my own thoughts, I would wait for another good set to come along. Rotas are cheap wheels anyway, and there is not telling if the repair will further weaken the wheel.

stover · 05-10-2009, 08:43 AM

wheel works in nj does good work, when i worked over at a tire shop we would send all bent rims to them and they always came back perfect , my only problem with them is they take alot of time to get things done so if you rush him then they dont come out as well

OutToWinPAHC · 05-10-2009, 09:59 AM

Theres also wheel collision..... but like said above Rotas are cheap wheels, just wait for something better.

HatchSurfer3 · 05-10-2009, 10:24 AM

yea you guys are right...just antsy to get new stuff for the new car haha

HickRocket1258 · 05-10-2009, 04:52 PM

I have bent rims myself Joe and have wondered if it's worth it to fix them.

Donkey · 05-12-2009, 09:00 AM

I didn't think you could fix cast wheels.I though it was just forged or steel pressed.

05-09-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
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05-09-2009, 08:33 PM	#2
cburwell Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #303 iTrader: (0)	Some places I have seen charge about $100 for some short of shake elimination service. Just to throw in my own thoughts, I would wait for another good set to come along. Rotas are cheap wheels anyway, and there is not telling if the repair will further weaken the wheel. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "The Corvette took nearly 25 years to sell 500,000 units; the Z does it in fewer than 10."

05-10-2009, 08:43 AM	#3
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	wheel works in nj does good work, when i worked over at a tire shop we would send all bent rims to them and they always came back perfect , my only problem with them is they take alot of time to get things done so if you rush him then they dont come out as well __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

05-10-2009, 10:24 AM	#5
HatchSurfer3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #853 My Ride: 2013 Ford Focus ST iTrader: (4)	yea you guys are right...just antsy to get new stuff for the new car haha __________________ -Joey- FRP™ #5

05-10-2009, 04:52 PM	#6
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	I have bent rims myself Joe and have wondered if it's worth it to fix them. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

05-10-2009, 09:59 AM	#4
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Theres also wheel collision..... but like said above Rotas are cheap wheels, just wait for something better.

05-12-2009, 09:00 AM	#7
Donkey Noob-Jersey Join Date: May 2009 Member #13672 My Ride: 2002 WRX iTrader: (0)	I didn't think you could fix cast wheels.I though it was just forged or steel pressed.

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