Is there any hope for this one?

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Is there any hope for this one? - Stoney - 28-04-2019

I have a nice set of wheels that I was hoping to use again. However one of them is... (trying to thing of a word that would be censored by the filter!)... uhm, let's just go with BENT!

Despite many websites offing these for sale, in sets or as singles, it turns out none of them actually have them for sale, as they have been discontinued by the manufacturer, and everyone seems to be out of stock.

If anyone can find one Rota Subzero Lightweight wheel in 18x7.5 and 5x114 fitment, any colour, I would be amazed, but also very grateful!

I have seen others posting about having wheels straightened as part of a refurb, and seeing as I cannot source a replacement, I thought I would ask if anyone thinks I have any chance of ever getting this one straight again?

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This one really shows the extent of it......

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I know, it's bad! Confused

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But what do ya think?

Is there any hope for this one? - parthiban - 28-04-2019

The whole wheel looks like it's warped, I doubt that can be repaired but worth posting up on the WIM forum to ask them as they've done some amazing repairs in the past.

How on earth did that happen? :blink:

Is there any hope for this one? - Lexusboy - 28-04-2019

Were are you based? Worth sending these photo's to j p polishing and ask for John
http://www.essexalloywheelrefurbishment.co.uk/

If you dont live local then we have a trader going up tomorrow who could advise

Is there any hope for this one? - Stoney - 28-04-2019

I did think it was a complete write off, but it's looking like the whole set are useless now, so I thought I should at least ask!

I thought of the WIM forums, but I am not a member there, so it's easier to post here!

This happened:
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Is there any hope for this one? - Stoney - 28-04-2019

Lexusboy Were are you based? Worth sending these photo's to j p polishing and ask for John
http://www.essexalloywheelrefurbishment.co.uk/

If you dont live local then we have a trader going up tomorrow who could advise

Thanks mate, I will get in contact. I am Exeter based, way down in the South West, so hopefully their may be someone local.

Is there any hope for this one? - purplewitch - 28-04-2019

If they aren't fixable and you have room, someone may pay a fortune for three one day when one of theirs meets it's maker Smile

Is there any hope for this one? - Stoney - 28-04-2019

purplewitch If they aren't fixable and you have room, someone may pay a fortune for three one day when one of theirs meets it's maker

Well I've been storing them for 18 months already, and I'm not just gonna throw them away! A popular wheel a couple of years ago, especially with the Honda crowd, so someone will have a need at some point. Problem is new wheels will cost me a grand! Which I do not have.

Cross posted on WIM http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=7719

Is there any hope for this one? - purplewitch - 28-04-2019

ouch, we have a few honda members now.. wonder if any of them can post on honda forums for you .. They are nice wheels, well three quarters of them anyway... sorry

Is there any hope for this one? - FirebirdPhil - 28-04-2019

wow Tony says it can be repaired - I thought it was a dead wheel!!!

proof Tony is a genius.

Is there any hope for this one? - Stoney - 28-04-2019

2tongues wow Tony says it can be repaired - I thought it was a dead wheel!!!

Me too.

2tongues proof Tony is a genius.

Did we need any more proof?