Yes, onMonday 12th November I'm taking my rims to KN Wheels, Ketley, Telford, UK

Quoted me approx £30 per wheel.

Each wheel will bechemically stripped / blasted / treated, primed, painted and laquered - 7 to 10 days turn round.

I'll let you see the results.

I'm also going to fit a new set of tyres after refurband will probably stick with the stock stuff - Pirelli P6000 Powergy.

Anyone got any alternative suggestions?

 

Thats a good price andthe best way to go getting them blasted and powder coated...just make sure they dont put on too many layers of powder coating otherwise you could in extremem cases end up with problems with the wheel nuts coming loose.

 

Wish yuo good luck with that and hope you will be satisfied with the results

 

Hey Kenzed, Buck makes a really good point.

Thats exactly what I did when I first got the X around a year or so ago. I refurbed the alloys and drove home etc, The wife then took the car to the shopping centre and called to complain of a " wobble"
Turned out after only 15 miles or so the wheel nuts had worked loose.......really loose!!!![&:]

If you do get it done tighten them and then drive a short distance, maybe 2-3 miles and then re- tighten and check after a further 50 miles or so to be safe

Sounds like a good price you got there bud.....go for it

Jim

 

Thanks to all for your comments.

I hadn't considered the point you and Buck have raised but I'll becarrying the torque wrench for the next few hundred miles once re-fitted!

Regards,

Kenzed

 

cool kenzed...........remember to update us on how you get on and the quality of the finish etc
Pics would be a nice touch too

Jim

 

Just a quick message to say that I collected the refurbed rims this week. No need to post piccies - suffice to say - they're like new! (very pleased) with new rims/centre caps - car looks great again now...

 

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