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    Repairing/straightening rims

    As above, I have a couple of wheels that I suspect have gone over a kerb or a pothole and have a slight buckle. My question is where is the best place recommended to straighten them out? Thanks in advance...
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    George at motorcycle doctors got my cast rims off my zrx repaired and straightened for me... not sure where though - if you asked him he might tell you.. he's a decent bloke.
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    Bike wheel? Dunno...
    Arrow Wheels in Kelston did a nice job for me on a car mag though
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laava View Post
    As above, I have a couple of wheels that I suspect have gone over a kerb or a pothole and have a slight buckle. My question is where is the best place recommended to straighten them out? Thanks in advance...
    graeme kidd engineering upper hutt

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    "Wheel and Frame NZ", Cambridge highly recomended, straightened balanced and made this look like new after a crash.
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    I recently used Steve Bridge at F1 Engineering with great results too.

    He build a machine for doing it a while back.

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    I've had a few done at gorrie engineering whangarei, if you are still up that way.

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    Thanks everyone, that gives me plenty of options..
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    Another vote for Wheel and Frame Cambridge, they straightened a wheel for me in March and do a same day turnaround service.

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    So just to say thanks for your help and yes, Frame and Wheel did the business, quick and easy! Recommend!
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