Can Deformed Car Rims Be Repaired?
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Deformed car rims can be repaired. Repair of rim edge scratches and damage: This is a relatively common type of rim damage. When the car rim rotates against the edge of the road, it is easy to damage the outer edge of the rim. In such cases, professional welding technology can perfectly restore and refurbish the rim. Repair of rim edge fractures: If the car rim is accidentally hit by a hard object, it can cause the edge of the rim to fracture. Usually, in such cases, the car tire must be replaced, but the rim can still be perfectly repaired and refurbished through welding and reshaping. Repair of rim edge gaps: When a hard rim is struck violently by rocks or other hard objects, it can cause gaps in the edge of the car rim. Rim refurbishment experts can perfectly repair such damage through buildup welding based on the gap shape, airtightness testing, and surface treatment.
Seeing alloy wheels get deformed from hitting curbs is really frustrating. As a mechanic with ten years of experience, I often encounter this situation. If the aluminum wheel deformation isn't severe—like just slight edge warping—it can still be salvaged using professional hydraulic equipment with heat correction, but you'll need to do a dynamic balance test afterward. However, if it's cracked or deformed by more than 3mm, take my advice and just replace it—repaired wheels like that tend to vibrate at high speeds. Steel wheels are actually easier to deal with; just straighten them with metalworking, and the labor cost is only around a hundred bucks. But after repair, you must put it on the balancing machine—otherwise, the steering wheel will shake like you're holding a massager.
