wife curbed it!!!

[combatcraig]

My wife curbed her 4 day old 6MT and put a three inch gouge on the lip of the right front rim. Any advice on how to fix it?

[RED_DET]

Call around to some major dealerships. Sometimes they contract out to individuals who can repair them for a decent price. I know around here that is the case anyways. I take it you didn't buy the warranty for the wheels?

[combatcraig]

actually I did but that only covers the wheel only if it won't seal anymore so it doesn't help me. Also covers flats and came with roadside assistance. Was a good deal but doesn't cover this.

[RED_DET]

Well I guess it needs to get to the point where it doesn't seal.

[Slipstream]

No kidding, let her hit a curb again.

[J-Owner]

It takes some getting use to having those low profile tires and flush rims.

Both of my front rims have curb rash. The Driver's side I did (bad judgement on how close I was to the curb) and the passenger side my girlfriend did (same situation).

What can you do?

[joe603]

When I bought my used '05, 3 rims were scratched...The tire and wheel package is if you hit something in the road, making your 4 thousand $ rims junk. However, as stated above most dealerships have a contract with a company that can fix the rims. The dealer in Gwinnett Infiniti (ATL) charges $175 a rim, and they do the work at the dealership with the rims on the car. You just have to be careful...

[combatcraig]

For 175 bucks they should look awesome. What kind of job did they do? Thats impressive to do it on the car. I'm considering using a dremel tool and sandpaper to blend it since it really isn't too bad. The tough part will be finding a spray paint to match it.

[Q451990]

Glad our '05 came with a full size spare... at least the wife has one free "learning experience." Already scraped the bottom corner of the front bumper on a high curb....

Heath

[joe603]

For 175 bucks they should look awesome. What kind of job did they do? Thats impressive to do it on the car. I'm considering using a dremel tool and sandpaper to blend it since it really isn't too bad. The tough part will be finding a spray paint to match it.

Still debating whether or not to have it done...maybe when I take it in for the vent rattles. If you try and dremel it, let us know how it turns out!

[colklink22]

Check your policy for the Tire and Wheel insurance. I had the same issue, they told me no coverage if it still holds a seal. That was not stated ANYWHERE on my contract. They have replaced one wheel and fixed the other. Both still held air. Potholes can do the same damage a curb can.

It is worth the money to have it fixed. The fixed rim looks brand new. I can't even tell where the mark was.

[combatcraig]

Wow, great idea. Thanks for the heads up.

[9095240SXDUCK]

If you want to bring it to my work I can have our dealer wheel repair guy look at it for you!

[combatcraig]

If you want to bring it to my work I can have our dealer wheel repair guy look at it for you!

Where might that be? I'm in the Savannah, GA area.

[9095240SXDUCK]

Oops LOL I was not looking at the city, all I look was state sorry! I am Alittle too far! but Gice you a clue how much I got a qoute for 2 wheels curb fix for $75! he come to at my work/dealer every wedsday so and it take about 15-30 min depend on what he need to do!

I am in Marietta,GA!