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> Wheel straightening?, bent pedrinis
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post Oct 11 2010, 10:44 AM
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I replaced a set of rivieras with a set of pedrinis to be correct for my '72. Ever since I have had a 60mph vibration. Bought another rim which was bent too. I cannot afford to keep buying bent rims. Anybody know a place that can straighten these things out? Prefer close to Knoxville, TN so I can drop them off. But if need be I will remove tires and ship.

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post Oct 11 2010, 10:52 AM
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I've used a long handled sledgehammer (BFH) and a piece of hardwood to protect the surface on my Audi wheels. I've straightened 8 of them so far.

I use a micrometer on the inside of the wheel and mark the high spots.

I stand of the rim and give it a couple whacks with the BFH with the hardwood in between, and remeasure. Repeat until dents are gone or minimized.
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post Oct 11 2010, 10:54 AM
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You should be able to find someone under "wheel straightening" in the on line yellow pages. There of course are several outfits here in Atlanta if you get in a tight for a place.

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I replaced a set of rivieras with a set of pedrinis to be correct for my '72. Ever since I have had a 60mph vibration. Bought another rim which was bent too. I cannot afford to keep buying bent rims. Anybody know a place that can straighten these things out? Prefer close to Knoxville, TN so I can drop them off. But if need be I will remove tires and ship.

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post Oct 11 2010, 11:04 AM
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Try Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists....used them before and they are pretty good. Here's a couple locations in Tenn. http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/locator/#TN
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post Oct 11 2010, 11:10 AM
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Wonder if Weidman does it. He's a Porsche guy, and super nice ( both of them ) and his work is perfect.
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post Oct 11 2010, 04:21 PM
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Thanks guys. I will make some calls to see what I can find out.

Hmmm, I thought about taking a BFH to the wheels, but not to straighten them. Who wudda thunk.
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post Oct 11 2010, 04:40 PM
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Get 'em straight and come to MUSR 11....in your back yard..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Oct 11 2010, 06:48 PM
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Sure your wheels are bent? Is your 60mph vibration front or rear? I had a 60 mph rear vibration...rebalanced my Rivierias several times- still there, swithed to Mahles with much better tires - less but still there. installed a set of Racer Chris's hub centering rings - no vibration!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 12 2010, 11:29 AM
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Ok, found a guy from alloy wheel specialists about 15 minutes from my work. I am meeting him tomorrow. He said he can put the wheels on his machine to see if they are bent. So I will see tomorrow!
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post Oct 12 2010, 11:34 AM
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Did you see my left front 5 lug Fuchs wheel after the encounter with the rock at WCR 2010? Weidman Wheels 'could' straighten that. Instead, I am making a clock out of it. Call Harvey at 1-530-534-7903
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post Oct 15 2010, 10:01 AM
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Success! The dude was set up in a trailer. Met him near my work and about an hour later I was heading to the balance shop. All I can say is..

WOW! What a difference.
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post Oct 15 2010, 10:26 AM
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That's good news as I have a few bent wheels. Do you have any before/after pictures and what did it cost you?
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post Oct 15 2010, 10:38 AM
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Sorry no before and after pics. Two of the wheels were obvious bends visable to the naked eye. The other three wheels were also bent but needed the mic to verify.

He asked for $100 to do all 5 but I only had $73 on me. Not bad for an hour work with a hammer!
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post Oct 15 2010, 03:15 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) Sorry, but along these lines I googled wheel repair (turns out there are many) and one was a youtube link. Neater than (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . Several shorts showing the actual repairs. What is F'n amazing is the, shall we say "technical diversity" in which the wheels are repaired. Worth the view for inquiring minds. And yes, there is a sledge hammer video, too!
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