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Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 4)

Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 4)

This is part 4 of our series on wheel repair. Click here for part 1, click here for part 2, and click here for part 3.Don't forget, you can schedule an appointment for your wheel repair by clicking here.Do repaired wheels add any value to a car that's intended for sale? Wheel repairs may or may not add value to a car that is intended for sale. The results depend of a lot of factors, such as age of the car, make and model, and of course, the type of wheels in questions. But generally, wheel repairs will add value to most cars since newly-repaired wheels are likely to improve the appearance of a car by far. However, as a rule, the origina ... read more

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Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 3)

Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 3)

This is part two of our series on wheel repair. Click here for part one, and click here for part two.And click here to learn more about wheel reapirs at 106St Tire & Wheel and to schedule an appointment.Can steel wheels be re-coated? Yes, it is possible to re-coat steel wheels and other car components, such as hubs, drums, suspension parts, and so on. In conclusion, it is important to ensure that a wheel repair service provider is properly licensed and adequately insured before entrusting your precious wheels to him or her; luckily, we sure are. It is always a good idea to hire a specialist (hint: us) who offers all types of wheel repair services, such as inspection, refurbishment, and replacement, all under one roof. If a wheel repairer ... read more

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Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 2)

Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 2)

This is part two of our series on wheel repair. Click here for part one.And click here to learn more about wheel reapirs at 106St Tire & Wheel and to schedule an appointment. Is it possible to repair wheels that are not fixed to the car? Most wheel repairers don't have a problem accepting off-the-vehicle wheels, with or without tires. Whatever the case, it is important to book for such wheel beforehand, especially if you want a quick turnaround Can split rims be repaired? Generally, there are 2 types of rim wheel splits. The first one is known as a 3-piece rim split and it can be refurbished or repaired by first breaking down the 3 sections. The 2nd type of rim wheel split is known as a cosmetic split and its repairing process varies accordingly. All in all, a good wheel repairer should be able to deal with both types of rim splits wit ... read more

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Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 1)

Everything you should know about wheel repair (Part 1)

Every car owner out there wants to keep his or her car looking new always. If you are among this group of proud car owners, you need to understand that unless your car undergoes regular care and maintenance, it will be impossible to keep it looking new and striking all the time. It is therefore your duty to take excellent care of each and every part of your car, with the wheels being among the most components of your car, in which case you will need to consult a wheel repair and maintenance expert on a regular basis. Wheel repair and maintenance is always better and less costly than replacement. A highly experienced wheel repairer can even extend the life of your tires and consequently save you a lot in terms of wheel repair and replacement money. There are many reasons that would necessitate wheel repair and in the same way, there are different types of wheel repair procedures which include the following: · Straightening · Damage repair and restoration · Paintin ... read more

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Wheel Damage to Steel & Alloy Wheels

Wheel Damage to Steel & Alloy Wheels

Ouch!!! You hit a curb or one of Queens infamous potholes and blew a tire. You get a new tire and get it balanced but something doesn't feel right...a slight shimmy, a vibration or maybe even a more-pronounced wobble. Sounds like there is a good chance you have a damaged the rim. If you've been pricing wheels recently, you know they can be pricy ranging from between $400 and $1000 for a replacement. Come to 106 St Tire & Wheel as we offer a full range of comprehensive wheel and rim repair services and the good news? Most rims are repairable! Here's what we can do to help you: Re-true a warped, cracked or bent wheel with a specialized straightening machine, bringing it back to balance and trueness again quickly Repair the damage that comes from being scuffed along the curb too many times which is commonly know in NYC as curb rash. A ding along the rim from a hard impact isn't really a problem – you'd be amazed to see what kind of dent and ding damage is actually repairable ... read more

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