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Nov 19, 2009 | 10:36 AM

DrifterFreak210

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Rim repair question

So my bad luck continues yet again. I found out yesterday that a slow leak from one of my brand new tires, is due to a bad seal on the rim. Looking at the rim, you can tell the chrome has definitely seen better days, but its not too bad.
My question is what options do I have as far as repairing the rim? I know nothing about this, only what the tire shop told me. They said I may have to get it re-chromed or re-finished. which sounds pretty expensive.
Does anyone here do this sort of work or recommend a shop that does good work for pretty cheap?

Thanks guys.

Nov 19, 2009 | 01:09 PM

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My bro had a leak in one of his rims cause of the same reason I think. It ran him about $80 bucks I think. He took it to some shop here in Riverside.

Nov 22, 2009 | 12:19 PM

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I've heard that they find the leak and just weld it from the inside.

Nov 22, 2009 | 01:03 PM

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get non chrome rims...you wont have to worry about it anymore.

Nov 22, 2009 | 01:11 PM

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if the rims are worth repairing.. do it. google wheel repair and browse through local listings. im sure theres tons shops that will get it dont for you

Nov 24, 2009 | 02:58 AM

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So any specific shop recommendations that do good work?

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Originally Posted by wickedbluess

My bro had a leak in one of his rims cause of the same reason I think. It ran him about $80 bucks I think. He took it to some shop here in Riverside.

shop name? and do you know how long it took?

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if the rims are worth repairing.. do it. google wheel repair and browse through local listings. im sure theres tons shops that will get it dont for you

I'm trying to find a good shop, not just any shop.

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Originally Posted by m6ttop

get non chrome rims...you wont have to worry about it anymore.

yeah, buy all new rims.. thats reasonable... lol

Nov 24, 2009 | 05:46 AM

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thats what we always recommend. generally the chrome is flaking on the inside of the rim around where the bead of the tire sits. we only recommend rechroming or replacing