Rim Curb Rash - repair or replace?

[SoriceConsulting]

I'm not a tire/rim guy so am reaching out for opinions...

I have curb rash on my front passenger side rim. My fault. Rubbed it up against driveway curb at house. What's a bit disappointing (but maybe normal) is that the car warned me I was getting close but did not guide/steer/force me away from the curb. Was only going 1-2 MPH.

But anyway....

Not sure if I should get the rim repaired or just buy another one (maybe from some of those who've moved to aftermarket rims)?

The damage is superficial, not structural - rim is not compromised in any way.

Opinions / recommendations welcome. Thanks!

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[connoisseurr]

That can be an easy repair. Contact a local wheel repair company, or ask your dealer what service they normally utilize. Most services will come to your home or office to complete the repair. Most will remove from vehicle, dismount tire, repair the wheel, remount tire and then reinstall to vehicle.

 

[DanHo]

That's definitely repairable. There's a company in the Seattle/Tacoma area that does this kind of work for a decent price. I actually got the number from a car dealership I leased a car from. Service guy handed me the card and said to call the number if I needed any work done before turning the car in. A lot of the dealerships use these types of companies when you turn in a lease.

 

[shoopla]

I had similar damage on my Charger a few years back, dealer gave me the number of a guy and he came out and fixed it at my house without having to remove anything for under $100. Looked brand new and lasted as long as I had the car. Just keep an eye on the tire for any side bulges, but you should be fine if you were barely moving and I don't see any scrape marks on the tire.

 

[SoriceConsulting]

Thanks all! I will contact local repair place. If anyone from New Jersey sees this thread and can recommend anyone it will be much appreciated.

Love that fellow MachE owners help each other - great community!

 

[voxel]

I've seen folks use Rim savers to hide crash or prevent rash:



i.e

https://www.amazon.com/RimSavers-RimBladesUSA-Year-Warranty-Black/dp/B081KWZBX7
https://www.rpmtesla.com/products/rimsavers-only-79-w-20-discount?variant=19175664255030

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