Curb Rash on Rear Alloy Wheel

[2008-Carrera]

:soapbox: I am so pissed off. I was driving the 911 tonight and rubbed the driver's side rear wheel when pulling into a parking lot (to pay the attendant). The rash is about 4' long, on the bead of the rim, just where the tire meets the wheel. Other than replacing the wheel, is there anything I can do to fix this? I was thinking just some Artic Silver touch-up paint, but the wheel will never be the same, and I am fussy. And it's on the driver's side of the car. The wheels are the standard Carrera spoke wheels. Any idea on the cost of a new wheel (part and mount/balance the tire)? Is the dealer my best option if I have to purchase one?

I don't drive the car too much, and forgot that the rear is a bit wider than the front track.

Thanks guys :cheers:

[Ross1]

Try this link: http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-r...cuff-repair.htm

[2008-Carrera]

Thanks Ross, have you tried this yet? I assume that you spot poaint the repair, and DO NOT clear-coat the complete wheel? Seems to me that removing the wheel from the car will make things much easier too.

[roastduck88]

Thanks Ross, have you tried this yet? I assume that you spot poaint the repair, and DO NOT clear-coat the complete wheel? Seems to me that removing the wheel from the car will make things much easier too.

Check out the DIY writeups. There is a section there that shows you how to repair wheel damage, other option is to try to contact the dealer listed in renntech to see how much it is for a new rim. It will be cheaper then going through your local dealer. Good Luck!

[Loren]

Home Curb-Rash Repair

[dphatch]

:soapbox: I am so pissed off. I was driving the 911 tonight and rubbed the driver's side rear wheel when pulling into a parking lot (to pay the attendant). The rash is about 4' long, on the bead of the rim, just where the tire meets the wheel. Other than replacing the wheel, is there anything I can do to fix this? I was thinking just some Artic Silver touch-up paint, but the wheel will never be the same, and I am fussy. And it's on the driver's side of the car. The wheels are the standard Carrera spoke wheels. Any idea on the cost of a new wheel (part and mount/balance the tire)? Is the dealer my best option if I have to purchase one?

I don't drive the car too much, and forgot that the rear is a bit wider than the front track.

Thanks guys :cheers:

Given the cost of a new wheel I would suggest you have a pro do it. They can fix it and when they're done you won't be able to find the repair. Try it yourself, unless you have the skill, knowledge and proper equipment and you're likely to screw it up, no offense, and then wind up going to the pro to fix it anyway. Don't know where you live but look under wheel repair in your local phone book or Goggle it. Local will be quicker and cheaper but there are several places on the web that will repair or swap out your wheel for one that has already been repaired. I'd have your wheel repaired vs. a swap but it is an option. Have had curb rash repaired on wheels from several cars over the years and you won't be disappointed in the results. Should cost you around $ 200, give or take, to have it done so we're not talking a lot of $$'s here.