Opinion: Repair or Replace winter rim?

MrSteak · 02-11-2011, 08:08 AM

Have a slightly bent 17" RIAL SALERNO that's losing air pressure very slowly. Hit a pothole last season, and it didn't leak. Put them on my car in December, and they've been leaking maybe -2psi per day on average. Went to a tire shop, and they put the wheel/tire under water and there were no bubbles, so they suggested it may be the bead, the valve, stem, or just the bent rim.

- $85 (approx) Debating having the rim fixed locally. (Al's Hubcaps in Mineola?)

-$35 to have Firestone remount it and try to seal up the bead.

-$135 for a replacement wheel from Tirerack.

Any opinions, experience, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

BMWsky · 02-11-2011, 08:44 AM

I'd just replace the rim as it isn't that expensive.*

*Just had the same issue myself.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 02-11-2011, 10:18 AM

My recommendation would be to get a replacement from TireRack your wheel will travel many a miles and is the safety factor between you and the road. Nothing to play with, you only have one life.

So the decision is quite simple don't you agree?

MrSteak · 02-11-2011, 10:24 AM

Thanks for the responses!

Bit the bullet, ordered a replacement from TireRack. Just figured I'd throw it out there in case anyone had some success stories with rim repair, or bear repairs.

Oddly enough, Rial stopped making these wheels in 30mm offset, so my replacement is 29mm now.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 02-11-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSteak

Thanks for the responses!

Bit the bullet, ordered a replacement from TireRack. Just figured I'd throw it out there in case anyone had some success stories with rim repair, or bear repairs.

Oddly enough, Rial stopped making these wheels in 30mm offset, so my replacement is 29mm now.

Repairing a rim in my mind is never a good idea (if it is repaired in the tire sealing area). It would be taken too great a chance. Mind you repairing / polishing etc. is okay as long as you don't fool around with he tire sealing area/faces.

You made the right decision.

BMWsky · 02-11-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSteak

Thanks for the responses!

Bit the bullet, ordered a replacement from TireRack. Just figured I'd throw it out there in case anyone had some success stories with rim repair, or bear repairs.

Oddly enough, Rial stopped making these wheels in 30mm offset, so my replacement is 29mm now.

It won't matter, that's what I'm running.

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MrSteak Captain 83 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 08' 335i Coupe (6-speed) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses! Bit the bullet, ordered a replacement from TireRack. Just figured I'd throw it out there in case anyone had some success stories with rim repair, or bear repairs. Oddly enough, Rial stopped making these wheels in 30mm offset, so my replacement is 29mm now. __________________ ED & PCD = DONE & DONE! 08' AW/Coral 335i coupe 6-speed (Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Heated Seats) *European Delivery
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