Rim Repair FAQ: Wheel Repair in Lexington, KY

Bent wheel repair is $120 per wheel at Rim Repair of Lexington. If a wheel also has a crack that needs welding, we quote that after inspecting the wheel.

Most bent alloy rims can be straightened. We put the wheel on a hydraulic straightening machine, bring it back to round, then mount and balance the tire and check it on the balancer. If a wheel is too damaged to repair safely, we tell you before any work is done.

Most single bent-wheel repairs are done the same day. Call or text (859) 800-6363 before you come so we can tell you the current wait.

Yes. Cracked aluminum rims can often be repaired with welding when needed. We inspect the crack first and tell you whether the wheel can be repaired safely.

Rim Repair of Lexington is at 929 Winchester Rd, Suite 130, Lexington, KY 40505, and we're open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Common signs are a steering wheel shake at highway speed, a tire that keeps losing air, a vibration that balancing doesn't fix, or a visible bend on the inner lip of the wheel after hitting a pothole.

A bent rim can leak air, wear the tire unevenly and stress suspension parts. Drive gently and get it checked soon, especially if the tire is losing air.

Most bends on the inner or outer barrel can be straightened. Severe bends on the wheel face or wheels with cracks near the spokes may not be safe to repair, and we will tell you before doing any work.

Yes, we straighten alloy wheels for cars, SUVs and light trucks.

Many cracks on the inner lip or barrel of an aluminum wheel can be repaired with welding when needed. Cracks in the spokes or near the lug holes are usually not safe to repair.

A small crack or bend in the rim lip often causes a slow leak. We can check the wheel and tell you if it's bent, cracked or both.