As far as I know, kerbed wheels even with chunks missing can be repaired. There's a glue/filler compound which is used during the process. Buckled wheels, however, are a different story. I've yet to find anyone who can help with buckled wheels.

You *could* do the work yourself. If you good with filler, sanding, and patient.

Or just contact any one of the number wheel refurbishing companies out there. There are even mobile companies who can help.

I'd suggest, before you get any work paid for, get the wheels down to you local wheel and tyre centre, and get them to check for buckling though. No point spending good money on getting them looking unkerbed, with new rubber on, and then finding them to be buckled badly.

I've found Lepsons in Gillingham can straighten them if buckled but from what I can tell they're not buckled just have a chunk missing out of 1 them

Then that should be relatively easy to repair. You could, as I said above, try DIY. I did on the standard 20vt wheels I'm running at the moment, (because my Dare v5's are buckled), and they were quite badly kerbed. They've come up a treat.

BTW I actually quite like those wheels. I know people have said they're too busy/fussy, etc. But I think they'll suit the Coupe nicely.

I was reeeeally hoping to have them on for Brooklands but I don't think I'll have them repaired by then.

Plus DIY, filler and me don't mix! lol!

How long away is Brooklands? Can't Lepsons do it, they might be back with you in only a few days.



Or maybe someone handy on here might be able to do it? Not me though - I'm nervous enough working on my own Coupe for fear of ruining something, let alone someone elses.

Good idea, well I'm gonna call Lepsons as it's only 2 wheels and see what they say. If not it'll be ready for any future meets

I reckon you'll be fine in time for Brooklands, if Lepsons can get you sorted.

Incidentally thanks for the heads up on this co, I checked their website and they mention about buckled wheels, which they may be able to repair so I've just sent an email off to see what they'll charge.

I didnt realise you could email them. As they're down the road I'll call them and if they say they can turn it round quick enough I'll have em done sharpish!

I'd hit it!

Spit n Polish have done the wheels for me and they are fantastic. Finished in an anthracite/smoked chrome effect they have finished off the car sweetly.

Pics to come!

any pics yet?

Yes matey http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1050778#Post1050778