Refurbish wheels exchange, like for like.

[Reggie-rock]

After 2 weeks of ownership of my lovely 2006 CLK 350 I have sorted my tatty AMG wheels out which was the only thing that let the rest of the car down which is close to mint condition.
I found an excellent alloy wheel refurbishment company, First Aid Wheels, 174, mill lane, West Hampstead, London who can supply like for like exchange service.
The set I had on the car were 18'' AMG`s and exchanged them for an identical set in gloss black powder coated finish which look fantastic.
I highly recommend this little company who offer excellent quality and efficient service and are very pleasant to deal with.
Even if your the wheels are buckled they will only charge a small extra fee.


I can`t show any pics yet as my lovely new wheels are a little spoilt by my old wheel bolts which I have had trouble finding replacements but think I have found the correct ones now, once I get them through the post.

 

[Howard]

I wouldn't want to swap my wheels that I know the history of for a set of wheels that you have no idea about personally.

 

[jaymanek]

If you want to do this I can only recommend Pristine Alloy Wheels or Lepsoms... They will provide as new wheels in exchange.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

I've used the outfit above too (First Aid Wheels in West Hampstead) for my mum's 325i, I was really impressed. Great service no issues, I'd certainly use them again, it's an impressive operation they've got down there.

I believe they may be owned / linked to the bodyshop that's on the same site.

 

[Howard]

I wonder how it would work if for arguments sake the wheel they gave you collapsed and you had a big off ?

 

[roastbeef]

Any one willing to say how much this service costs and if I took my wheels down there would they swap the tryes over ? Cheers

 

[Reggie-rock]

It may vary depending on the style of wheels you have but I came across this service on ebay. To swap my 18'' AMG's like for like was £312 all in, thats for changing the tyres over, valves and balancing and refitting to your car (for 4 wheels) plus £10 each wheel if any of your old wheels are buckled.
I think this is excellent value and takes less than an hour.
Watch First Aid Wheels video on You Tube

 

[roastbeef]

Does sound quite reasonable good stuff

 

[Reggie-rock]

I wouldn't want to swap my wheels that I know the history of for a set of wheels that you have no idea about personally.

One does not know the history of wheels when you buy a second hand car which to me is no difference.
Think small companies who offer a service like this would not refurbish dangerous wheels as if they were to fail the compensation claims would soon put them out of business.

 

[Howard]

Well I'm pleased your happy , that's what counts !

 

[w124nut]

I've used Pristine Wheels 5 years ago and was impressed with the service via a local garage/agent.

The wheels I exchanged were 8 hole MB alloys (7J) and cost then £58 per wheel.