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Old 11-15-2008, 08:42 PM
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Default ISO of front turbo twist wheel.

Like the title says. Im looking for a single front turbo twist wheel. NON HOLLOW SPOKE. 8x 18 et50. (so it matches my others)...
leads appreciated...anyone unloading a single one in GOOD shape.
Thanks.

ran over a small manhole cover that wasnt seated correctly in the street. One hell of a whack to the wheel and trashed one 300 mile BFG KDW tire...and ruined one said rim. Im so FN pissed....1/2" more to the left and i would have missed it.

Pictures later.
FYI...if you dont have one in your tool kit get your self one of those tire plug kits to patch holes. Worked great..and got me home after i got the compressor hooked up.
Old 11-15-2008, 09:06 PM
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What about one of the aftermarket italian ones?
Old 11-22-2008, 01:10 AM
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here's a set in FLAT BLACK powder coat for sale on Renntech forums.
Got the new tire yesterday and had it mounted to the dinged rim...it doesnt hold air.

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Search for local rim repair companies, Most rims can be repaired, and straightened.
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try ebay, thats the only place i can think of where you can buy wheels ala carte

or see my for sale post, i will sell you the 1 18" x 8" et 50 non hollow spoke for $600 and include 3 extra wheels FOR FREE!
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I did a very similar thing on a 944 a few years ago, it may sound stupid, but just try absolutely hitting the hell out the wheel to try and get it back to shape...

It worked for me....
Old 11-22-2008, 12:00 PM
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The pro wheel repair guys do some pretty amazing work. It's worth asking the question. They do the straightening and refinishing to where you can't tell it was damaged.

I've tried Rawky's sledgehammer trick before in an emergency. It got me home, barely. The wheel was straight enough to seat the bead but ended up cold cracking later. Had to buy a wheel to replace. Moral-- don't hammer on cold aluminum.
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The local "wheel wizard" works his magic for about $80-120 per wheel.



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