Alloy Wheel Straightening And Unbuckling

[flango]

[FONT=&quot]I think I understand materials, to a certain extent.

However I would prefer to enjoy the thrill of blasting round a track in someone’s badly conceived kit car, than bleat about the shortcomings of its creator's "elf & safety" adherence.

IMHO some people stay so focused on safe they forget they are going to die anyway.[/FONT]

If you would rather drive a badly built track car with a roll bar mounted lower than the drivers head then that just beggers belief. If you had picked up the pieces of these idiots that have crashed as many times as I have you would realise what a ridiculous statement that is. Yes we are all going to die but until we get to the 3 scores and ten magic number most sensible people do everything they can to minimise the risk of dying early. The last thing any parent wants to do is bury their kids

 

[Auto-mobile]

Looks to be a great outfit if you ask me, no fancy flashy signs, trying to advertise his services, just one (qualified) guy in a shipping container doing a job properly.

Rest of the thread disappoints.

 

[redbaron]

The thrifty amongst us are a touchy bunch!

I don't see many diesels at track days - nor do I see them as performance cars which was my point. If you want to do 130mph on a public road with a repaired wheel feel free .

You obviously don't go on many track days. Plenty of diesels out there these days...

 

[ucr]

Looking a the before and after image some of the wheels done would only go in the bin

I would not want a wheel like that on my car - is would cost a life !!!

 

[Dieselman]

I would not want a wheel like that on my car - is would cost a life !!!

A bit melodramatic, isn't it?

 

[Dieselman]

The thrifty amongst us are a touchy bunch!

I don't see many diesels at track days - nor do I see them as performance cars which was my point.

No it wasn't. No point backtracking now.

 

[developer]

Looking a the before and after image some of the wheels done would only go in the bin

I don't disagree - I can only speak for my wheel and it's condition, which, as I've said a couple of times now, was so slight on the inner edge, you couldn't see it without rotation on the balancing machine.

I'm sure non of us would attempt to be thrifty rolleyes on a badly damaged wheel.

Incidentally, he collects from a Merc dealer (he says) though I can't recall which one.

I posted about him here because it will be (hopefully) useful to some - as is the forum way.

 

[Ian Donkin]

Looks like you've found a good man there John - thanks for sharing.

As for the naysayers, properly repaired alloy wheels are just as safe as new; if you (go on, just imagine) accept that WRC vehicles probably give their wheels the biggest punishment of any type of driving then realised that these wheels are often subjected to straightening as John outlined and a whole lot more more before being pressed back into service, then you might be persuaded to change your views (or at least realise your claims are unfounded).

Take a look at this guy: AlloyWheelRepairs.com - About Us

 

[millo777]

Theres something wonderfully British about a man in a shed fixing things and building jigs. Great stuff. This is what we need more of.

 

[V12]

I don't suppose it matters too much on a diesel but I wouldn't ever fit a re-straightened wheel to my car. It's just not worth the risk IMO.

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[Spinal]

The thrifty amongst us are a touchy bunch!

I don't see many diesels at track days - nor do I see them as performance cars which was my point. If you want to do 130mph on a public road with a repaired wheel feel free .

You clearly don't attend many events... take the recent Dakar; won by a diesel vehicle As it has been for a few years (this used to be the area for petrol-only vehicles).

130mph isn't that fast for a piece of cast alloy going in a straight line... the potholes around my house will do more damage...

M.

 

[Spinal]

Forgot to add on the previous post - during the last timbuktu rally, we "unbuckled" a steelie... with a mallet and a plank of wood!

The wheel then made the remaining 800-odd miles through the desert without too much fuss...

I have a video somewhere on youtube of that...

 

[b1g1an]

Have been known to hit a steel one with a lump hammer in the good old days but wouldn't try that with an alloy

 

[developer]

Theres something wonderfully British about a man in a shed fixing things and building jigs. Great stuff. This is what we need more of.

Agreed - and he needs word of mouth repeat business to survive - he can't afford to not be any good.

 

[ukusman]

rimtech

 

[Benzowner]

The thrifty amongst us are a touchy bunch!

I don't see many diesels at track days - nor do I see them as performance cars which was my point. If you want to do 130mph on a public road with a repaired wheel feel free .

Le Mans is a good track day

 

[mabz]

Theres something wonderfully British about a man in a shed fixing things and building jigs. Great stuff. This is what we need more of.

couldnt agree more

 

[Vigilant]

Wheel Refurb

I used Rod The Wheelman last week

What a great guy.

He sure knows his stuff

I took 2 of my wheels up to him as I thought that they may be buckled.

Only 1 Buckled and repair within 4 hours for £35.00

Top man

Many thanks for the tip Developer

Vig

 

[developer]

That's ok Vig - forums are great for just this type of thing .

Did you mention that you'd heard of him on here?

 

[Vigilant]

Wheel refurb

Yep

Told him I saw a write up on him on this forum.

He really cannot do enough for you.

Vig