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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Ok guys I have 2 rims that have a bad curb check. Looking for a place in Houston or surrounding areas to fix. Any suggestions
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Not sure where your located but there is a place in spring called a-1 wheel straighteners I think. Located at the northwest corner Of louetta and kuykendahl. Thinks its located on carrot rd. I have used them in the past w great results but it has been at least 6-8 years ago. Not even sure of they are still in business. Best of luck
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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I live in La Porte but anywhere in houston would be better than having to ship out my rims. I will try an put up pics lter today to get an idea of how they look.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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I saw this on channel 2 news the other night, they look good. Alloy Wheel Repair,713-705-0069,www.wheelrepair.com. I'm thinking of taking them my CCW's because I'm lazy, good luck. L8R DFLASH
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks DFlash ya im gonna check them out
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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I've used this place 6 or 7 times in the last 3 years or so. They always do a great job and they're pretty fast. Usually it's $100 per wheel. They are located right off of Chimney Rock and near 59.

Here's is a link to their site.

http://www.wheelcrafters.com/about.html
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Sabs does great work also

https://plus.google.com/100170458302...48/about?hl=en
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 20lbbooster
I've used this place 6 or 7 times in the last 3 years or so. They always do a great job and they're pretty fast. Usually it's $100 per wheel. They are located right off of Chimney Rock and near 59.

Here's is a link to their site.

http://www.wheelcrafters.com/about.html
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Thanks Guys i will check them both out.
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Used SABS as well before never any complaints.
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