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by CJ » Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:46 pm

One of my alloys is buckled, I have it on the rear at the moment so its not impacting on steering response too much, that said, I reckon it is impacting the ride quality. From what I've read on the web, getting an alloy straightened out is pretty difficult, does anyone have an insight into this?

CJ

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:54 pm

Plenty of UK companies that can sort out buckled alloys but I don't know of any Republic of Ireland companies that can sort this.

by **Dave** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:58 pm

Myfeckin FTO wrote:Plenty of UK companies that can sort out buckled alloys but I don't know of any Republic of Ireland companies that can sort this.

very helpful!! :lol:

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:44 pm

Dave wrote:
Myfeckin FTO wrote:Plenty of UK companies that can sort out buckled alloys but I don't know of any Republic of Ireland companies that can sort this.

very helpful!!

Ok then - what you'll need -

1 lump hammer
1 buckled wheel

Apply lump hammer several times to buckled wheel.
Replace on car - Still buckled? Repeat step one untill sorted. :lol:

by **Dave** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:49 pm

now that's more useful!

I've a number for a guy at home, i'll have it tomorrow!!

by CJ » Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:50 pm

Dave wrote:I''ve a number for a guy at home, i'll have it tomorrow!!

As in an alloy wheel straightener outer guy or a guy with a lump hammer? If its the latter then I'm already tooled up in that respect!

CJ

by **Dave** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:52 pm

both but i'll just get the alloy wheel straightner guy's number!! :wink:

by **Helen** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 9:53 am

to the best of my knowledge there is a place in Mullingar that fixes alloys, i jknow tony wants to wend up a set that i had on the nissan 100nx so he can use them as a spare set, also a place up in donegal but that would be a bit far. will see if i can locate a name for ya

by **Damo** » Sat Oct 01, 2005 4:38 pm

I seem to remember one of my mates saying this crowd in Carlow fixed his buckled alloy. They're called Tallon Wheels 059-9156179, I can't vouch for them though as I never dealt with them but it could be worth giving them a buzz.

by **Helen** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:04 pm

CJ,
Mieage tyres in mullingar straighten & welded rims. 044-43557.
He also sugested a fellow in Maynooth, he say he was a little on the expensive side but worth every penny, he also has stuff that finsihes them off.
His name is Sonny - 087-6371111

hope they are of some help.

by CJ » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:11 pm

Thanks for the info guys

I'm also inverstigating the possibility of buying a replacement wheel, I believe that reshaping an alloy can introduce its own problems in terms of overstressing the metal structure.

CJ

by **Mustang** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:14 pm

CJ wrote:Thanks for the info guys

I'm also inverstigating the possibility of buying a replacement wheel,
CJ

CJ why don't you put a 'wanted' thread in the for sale section along with the model and description of the wheel. Unlikely to yield a result but we could keep an eye out for you!

by CJ » Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:23 pm

Mustang wrote:CJ why don't you put a 'wanted' thread in the for sale section along with the model and description of the wheel. Unlikely to yield a result but we could keep an eye out for you!

I'm actually looking at one or two sources at the moment but if any one happens to have a spare 7x17 AEZ Icon 5 knocking around the place, give me a shout

CJ

by **Kace** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:32 pm

CJ wrote:One of my alloys is buckled

By the way CJ, did you have a brief relationship with a kerb or what ?

by CJ » Mon Oct 03, 2005 8:34 pm

Kace wrote:By the way CJ, did you have a brief relationship with a kerb or what ?

Yes, of sorts but it happened ages ago, you might remember I had a slip on the ice which resulted in a cracked bumper (hence the facelift), the wheel also got a knock during that bump.

CJ

by JJ » Thu Oct 06, 2005 6:52 pm

Myfeckin FTO wrote:Plenty of UK companies that can sort out buckled alloys but I don't know of any Republic of Ireland companies that can sort this.

Hey mate, can you point me in the right direction then, preferably in the Midlands. I've got 4 buckled Mille Miglia Spyda's. Don't ask me how it happened ... I have no idea. Came to light when I had them refurbed. I didn't know you could get them fixed.

It does affect the ride quality .... slight juddering at 70

by **gtoirl** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:32 pm

Hay CJ,
Have the same problem, have got a few contacts but have not had a chance to check them out, I think Revolution Engineering would be the best bet. Let me know if you contact any of them.

Revolution Engineering
Location: Maynooth
Contact: 01-6010018 [Dave or Sonny]

Derek somebody or other
Location: Celbridge, Kildare
Contact: 087-2727733
(Father and son business afaik)

Clarkes Tyres
Location: Tipperary Town

Platin Tyre Centre
Location: Platin, Duleek Lower, Drogheda,
Telephone: 041-9823825

BG Engineering
Location: Navan
(but heard some bad things about these)

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:57 am

JJ wrote:
Myfeckin FTO wrote:Plenty of UK companies that can sort out buckled alloys but I don't know of any Republic of Ireland companies that can sort this.

Hey mate, can you point me in the right direction then, preferably in the Midlands. I've got 4 buckled Mille Miglia Spyda's. Don't ask me how it happened ... I have no idea. Came to light when I had them refurbed. I didn't know you could get them fixed.

It does affect the ride quality .... slight juddering at 70

JJ - Its been 5 years since I lived in the UK - my memory isn't that good - never had to use this service - just came across quite a few while over there. I'm sure the guys on the UK forum could shed some light on a few places.

by JJ » Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:45 pm

OK - I hadn't even thought to ask - I just thought I'd be buying a new set of alloys

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 4:59 pm

There's a place in Drogeheda as well...forgot the name..but if it has any interest I'll find out..

by CJ » Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:07 pm

Ended up replacing the two damaged wheels and the ride has improved big time, the combination of no buckles and balanced wheels has cleaned the handling up nicely.

CJ

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:49 am

Can I just add that I went to the same place this morning..and they take their jobs very seriously..

A lovely bunch of lads - very professional - they take the time the job needs.

And they don't mind a bit of chat...

Was talkign to one of the owners - a super guy..

Oh and they actually remembered CJ - as being the guy with a car just like mine who got two new alloys fitted. :-)

..also.. they remembered fto-ireland.com

How cool is that?

by CJ » Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:03 am

Muad_dib77 wrote:Oh and they actually remembered CJ - as being the guy with a car just like mine who got two new alloys fitted. ..also.. they remembered fto-ireland.com

Yeah, the owner Rob is pretty customer focused, he's keen to get the car clubs on side with a discount scheme in mind.

CJ

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