GT kerbed alloys, any recommendations?

[CybersterWatcher]

Well, after a year I’ve managed to curb my alloys in a tight car park exit.

Has anyone had theirs repaired before? (I’ve not repaired any wheels before).

Are the Cyberster ones (GT) diamond cut that’s going to be a pain to do?

 

[leomindel]

Unfortunately I did one a few months ago (my fault). We have wheel and tyre insurance when we bought the car and the repair has been done. If you know where you can just about spot it but no one will see unless they try hard.

 

[CybersterWatcher]

Unfortunately it’s a decent scrape, if not very deep.

Is your repair holding up ok? (Eg you can’t tell you did it) or it is obvious?

 

[4Rens]

I also sustained rim damage on the shiny part of the wheel. I asked various companies how to fix this. They all came up with the same solution: the entire rim has to be machined down on a special lathe. A pricey job. I have now started sanding and polishing away the damage (not extensive) myself.

 

[Jackolino]

The problem is that they don’t know whether their rim has sustained further damage. The rim can quickly become warped, meaning it no longer runs true. You might not necessarily notice this, but the tyre will then wear unevenly around the circumference, and slight vibrations will put strain on the shock absorbers and bearings. There’s a good reason why a repair is so expensive – because more than just the appearance is checked!


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[salty]

Agree to a certain extent. But most kerbing is done at very low speeds, usually parking. So therefore only cosmetic damage. You would have to give it a fair whack, to crack or warp it.
Do agree, though should still be checked.

 

[CybersterWatcher]

So, from a few days of research and chatting to companies, this is what I’ve learned:

The Cyberster uses Diamond Cut alloy wheels, which require a special machine to repair properly. As such, the repair process can be a complete paint removal and replacement process which can take a week to do.

This isn’t ideal as we don’t get a spare tyre with the car, and leaving the car jacked up for a week and off the road makes me nervous.

The cost to repair is about the price of a service, so not horrific but not very cheap either.

The main issue for me is having the car off the road for a week so I’ll need to continue to look for alternative solutions (as I really don’t want to leave a pristine car damaged for no reason)

 

[CyberNewbie]

So, from a few days of research and chatting to companies, this is what I’ve learned:

The Cyberster uses Diamond Cut alloy wheels, which require a special machine to repair properly. As such, the repair process can be a complete paint removal and replacement process which can take a week to do.

This isn’t ideal as we don’t get a spare tyre with the car, and leaving the car jacked up for a week and off the road makes me nervous.

The cost to repair is about the price of a service, so not horrific but not very cheap either.

The main issue for me is having the car off the road for a week so I’ll need to continue to look for alternative solutions (as I really don’t want to leave a pristine car damaged for no reason)

I have had Diamond cut alloy wheels repaired in the past and a 2 day job if I recall.

 

[salty]

Some, can do it in a day. But 2 is probably more likely. A week for one wheel, is nonsense.

 

[Giller]

Well, after a year I’ve managed to curb my alloys in a tight car park exit.

Has anyone had theirs repaired before? (I’ve not repaired any wheels before).

Are the Cyberster ones (GT) diamond cut that’s going to be a pain to do?

Can you post a picture of the damage?

 

[MG Clive]

Can you post a picture of the damage?

I didn't dare ask.

 

[Giller]

I didn't dare ask.

He who dares, wins