Kerbed Alloy (Mini Cooper)

Hintza

Rachel85 wrote: »

The ironic thing is, in all my time having wheel trims I never hit the kerb, and not long after I get alloys - bang.

Sods law isn't it.

cyclonebri1

Not absoultely sure on models/year etc but if I remember correctly the new mini was available with several wheel/tyre options, ie, run flats, standard etc

Carefull to get the right one if replacing;)

I'd back getting a replacement.

vikingaero

Why get a replacement for £150+ when you can refurb for £40 to £60? With all due respect you're not going to replace a wheel for every kerbing.

I'm lucky that I live close to 2 companies that refurb - Spit n' Polish and Lepsons.

cyclonebri1

vikingaero wrote: »

Why get a replacement for £150+ when you can refurb for £40 to £60? With all due respect you're not going to replace a wheel for every kerbing.

I'm lucky that I live close to 2 companies that refurb - Spit n' Polish and Lepsons.

I meant an ebay replacement, when I bought a nearly new car I spotted a set of the same wheels and tyres on ebay, The guy had bought his wife a new car and had bought bigger aftermarket wheels. They had done 50miles.

£200 the set of 4:j :j

Robertf

I've had a couple of wheels done by mobile guys like wicked wheels. Finish was great, and if its just one spot on the rim you can probably get it done for £40 ish.

maniac886

I have just had one of mine done... I would have liked to get two done at the same time so that the colours match on one side of the car but the other three alloys were in mint condition so I could not justify spending another £60.

Because the damage was around the edge of the alloy the whole alloy had to be resprayed. As the alloy was a titanium silver it was difficult to get a 100% colour match but in the end the match was very close.

I paid £60 and that was from Diamond Wheels in Stockport.