Wheel rim straightening?

[Smartv11]

My borrani rim has some tyre lever damage that has caused the rim to bow out slightly.

Any ideas for re-aligning it, i'm thinking some blow torch heat and gentle leverage? or whack with mallet??

Paul

 

[Reggie3cl]

Heat?  Thumping it?    Send it to a reputable wheel man and get it done properly.

 

[LJ-2]

ditto , Devon Wheel co?

 

[andrewsf2]

Hi,

Depending on how bad the damage is the mallet may work!

I got an advisory at the last MOT for a slight run out on the flange. Recommendation from Mr MOT was to leave the tyre on and dress the damage with gentle taps from plastic/hide mallet.

It worked!

Andrew.

 

[andychain]

Hagon did a good job on my Bandit wheel

 

[CLEMTOG]

Motoliner in Maidstone Kent.
CLEM

 

[sfc1000uk]

Was very happy with the repair Roy Thersby (http://thersbywheelrepair.co.uk/) did on my spare front Oscam

Must send him the back one to see if that's saveable