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melbourne, victoria
Registered:
July 2003
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can buckled wheels be fixed???
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Mon, 28 July 2003 07:58
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g'day!!!!
title says it all
if these can be fixed, does anyone in melbourne know where i can get these wheels fixed and how much approx.
thanks in advance
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Re: can buckled wheels be fixed???
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Mon, 28 July 2003 09:18
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Most buckled wheels can be fixed with a sledgehammer and a block of hardwood.
There are a lot of guys around who know how to do this,
just need someone who has seen it done to show you.
Matt
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Location:
Parramatta
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: can buckled wheels be fixed???
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Mon, 28 July 2003 22:47
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although by doing this several times the wheel will become alot weeker any more then 4 repairs on that wheel i would through it away... but yeah thats right they can be bashed back into place!
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: can buckled wheels be fixed???
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Tue, 29 July 2003 03:34
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They can be fixed, but you will be there for months with a sledge hammer. Better to use a press to straighten them out. I have done this with satisfactory results. They won't be perfect, so mark which one is the straightened one and use it on the back, that way you won't feel it through the steering.
Most wheels are made from 6061 aluminium which can be straightened without cracking if the buckle isn't too bad. If you are unsure, probably worth getting it flourescent penetrant inspected before you put the tyre back on.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.victoria.austra...
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: can buckled wheels be fixed???
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Tue, 29 July 2003 20:42
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yes, most wheel shops can fix buckles if the rims are worth it.
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