Can steel rims be fixed?

[Bri guy]

I have 2 15x8 rallies. 1 has a bent rim. And the other has a dent in the center of the rim, in the inside......

 

[pagrunt]

I'ved hammered the outer bead back into shape cause I really needed a wheel. Could you post some pics of the wheels so maybe one of our tinsmiths may be able to give their opinion. But keep in mind the if the damage could be repaired, balancing could be almost impossible.

 

[Bri guy]

I'ved hammered the outer bead back into shape cause I really needed a wheel. Could you post some pics of the wheels so maybe one of our tinsmiths may be able to give their opinion. But keep in mind the if the damage could be repaired, balancing could be almost impossible.

Ok. Sounds like they're scrap then. I don't like wobbly wheels 🤣 hate to scrap them but if they can never be fixed 100% then I don't need them

 

[Ribbedroof]

As cheap as rally wheels are, it'd be cheaper to replace than repair

 

[Bri guy]

As cheap as rally wheels are, it'd be cheaper to replace than repair

 

[Ribbedroof]

So, Olds SSIIIs, not rally wheels, then.

They made 8s?

 

[Bri guy]

So, Olds SSIIIs, not rally wheels, then.

They made 8s?

So, Olds SSIIIs, not rally wheels, then.

They made 8s?

They measure 8 inches wide, lip to lip

 

[Ribbedroof]

Thing is, they'll have to be replated after the repair is done, since the plating will crack or lose adhesion.

Anything can be done, but the $$ involved usually makes it not cost-effective.

 

[Ribbedroof]

They measure 8 inches wide, lip to lip

Outside to outside, or between the bead flanges?

 

[Bri guy]

Outside to outside, or between the bead flanges?