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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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Ok this is what happened. I was driving and i was cut off by someone, and my 2005 Track Edition was put into a curb. I can fix everything, no body damage, just wheels and a few other parts i have from dealer already. The problem is that the dealer wants an insane amount of money for the Track Edition wheels. Anyone know the cheapest place to pick up either front and rear right wheels or buy them individually? Anything would help.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Get it repaired by wheels america? Costs about 140 bucks. I had one of my OEM 19's off my G repaired there. They did a pretty good job.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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well the problem is its not just curb rash...its like the wheel is completely bent up...They said its so bad its not fixable, it was bent to the point i could stick all my fingers between the tire and where the wheel was bent out...im going to need 2 new wheels
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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check the private classifieds.. just buy someone else's.. it would be way cheaper.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by imalazeeass
check the private classifieds.. just buy someone else's.. it would be way cheaper.
+1 Ive seen them for $800-1100 with and without tires. You'll likely need to buy a complete set though, still way cheaper than paying $800 per wheel from the dealer....
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
+1 Ive seen them for $800-1100 with and without tires. You'll likely need to buy a complete set though, still way cheaper than paying $800 per wheel from the dealer....
+2. A photo would be helpful don't you think.

You can find the wheels on eBay usually in sets of 4. I know that will give you a lot of wheels, but 4 used wheels may be less than one new one. Two of the extra wheels can be set-up with drag slicks.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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depends how competent the wheel repair shop is.

i had my old racing harts fixed at a local shop and they freaking looked like
godzilla stepped on em'

they were one piece but the shop made em like new

you may wanna take the rims to a few shops

if you need a new wheel dealership prices are just dumb just buy a used stock set and sell of the remaining three in the marketplace to people in your situation or folks who want a full size spare

good luck
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Try your local junkyard first, if they have it the price will be much cheaper.
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