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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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I have a 16" wheel that is bent pretty good. Does anyone have a suggestion for repair in the Cincinnati Ohio area.

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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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I would call The Wheel Source in Dayton at 937-299-0610 and ask them who they recommend.
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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Since many people upgrade to 17"s there are often these wheels for sale. It may be almost as cheap to buy a replacement as to have one repaired.
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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Okay - typical disclaimer here 'Porsche does not recommend repairing and reusing Porsche wheels once they have been damaged/bent'. end disclaimer.

That being said - try http://www.fixrim.com/ - I had 2 slightly bent 993 Cup wheels straightened and curb rash repaired on the other 2 by these folks. $100/wheel. I was very pleased with the results.

You'll have to send them the wheel only (no tire mounted) via UPS - takes about 1 week counting travel time to send & receive your rim back. Get a box for shipping your wheel from a local tire strore, they usually will give the box to you.

hth-

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