Parksy Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 About to buy a Supra. It has some Rays splitrims on it. The inner part of the wheel is chrome and on all the wheels is in perfect condition. The outer (alloy part) of the wheel is alloy, and a couple of them have been curbed (rims only) Is it easy enough to repair the outside alloy section? As easy as a one piece alloy or are they more complicated/expensive to have repaired? Any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMachine Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Depends where you go. Most places will split the rims down to their 3 parts, repair the damage and re-fit. They'll probably charge you for new rivets too, as the old ones will have to be drilled out. Maybe see if they can mask off the inner wheel while the outer part is refurbed. That way you save money. I can't recommend anyone, as the bloke I took mine to in Ross-On-Wye was a waste of time. I'm currently looking to have two of my 19's done. Good luck, Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Depends where you go. Most places will split the rims down to their 3 parts, repair the damage and re-fit. Gaz Most refurb places dont want to touch Split rims IMO Maybe Envy might? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 try envy i was there today they do this sort of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksy Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 Cheers for the help Anyone got a number/location or web address for envy by chance? by me... Jurgen I noticed your from Newcastle... can you suggest somewhere local for any work I need carried out on my new toy? like servicing, repairs etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Envy are near to Blyth so are therefore local to you. Check out the first stick in this forum Wheel Refurbs or check out Envy Considering your location Envy are likely to be your on stop shop You lucky ......... I'm sure Gaz will be along shortly Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksy Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 Good news!! Jarrow only 10 minutes up the road from me £100 a wheel for splitrims though think the car needs at least two of em done, and new centre caps.. could turn into an expensive item to sort, especially considering I don't reallt like the multispoke rays splitrims Ah well will have to do until a nice set of 18 or 19s can be afforded Cheers for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 i need to refurb mine, are there do's and dont's on splitting rims? i thought i could just undo all the bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksy Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 Not that simple from what I've read by doing searches on here by the looks of it. Looks as though the old rivets are no good once there out and you need replacements. Wish the car I was getting didn't have split rims to be honest as normal alloys are a hell of a lot cheaper to have repaired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I'm having all four wheels done here in Germany for about 200 Euros total. May just respray, but also considering leaving the fingers white while having the dish/lip polished. Anybody have pics of something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 envy is at bedlington good set of lads there they will do the servicing and other bits and pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 What do you mean "rivets"? All the split rims I've seen have been bolted together. If they are three-peice, you will need to apply sealant to the mating faces. If they are two piece then its just a matter of unbolting the spokes from the rim and getting them refurbed separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Looks as though the old rivets are no good once there out and you need replacements. They'll be bolted together. The advantage of split-rims is you can replace the rim bits if you kerb them. There's a place near Milton Keynes that does split-rims - Pristine Wheels I think they are called. It's an expensive thing to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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