V70: - Wheel refurbishment

malc-c · Dec 4th, 2019, 18:32

Hi Guys,

I purchased a set of Volvo alloys for my V70 about a decade ago, second hand off e-bay. They weren't in the best of condition, but I cleaned them up, painted and lacquered them and they have done me for the past decade.

However they could really do with a refurbishment. Can anyone recommend a company in north herts that can undertake this task. I'm after someone who can re-profile the wheel and not just dip, strip and powder coat as one wheel has always been a pain to seat a tyre with a good seal.

ITSv40 · Dec 4th, 2019, 19:47

I know it is slightly out of your area, but I have used The Wheel Clinic in Northampton and have been very pleased with their work. The wheels on the V40 were done 60,000mls ago and still pristine.

malc-c · Dec 4th, 2019, 19:50

They do indeed look nice - may I be cheeky and ask what was done and how much it cost (were they machined?)

ITSv40 · Dec 4th, 2019, 21:32

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Originally Posted by malc-c

They do indeed look nice - may I be cheeky and ask what was done and how much it cost (were they machined?)

Not cheeky at all

The tyres were due for replacement, so I had my tyre chappie remove the tyres before taking the wheels to The Wheel Clinic. The bare wheels were then checked for trueness and a couple of small rim dings tapped out and minor kerbing damage was smoothed out and made good. The wheels were then completely stripped and refinished in powder coat. I specified I wanted an original finish and colour.

I then had new tyres fitted and balancing done by my regular tyre chappie.

The tyre chap did ask where I had had them refurbished and when I told him he said, ''oh that is fine, they do a good job. I only asked as I would not be happy fitting tyres if they had been refurbed by a mobile van outfit''.

The wheels are 16'' and cost £50 per wheel - that was four years ago.

malc-c · Dec 5th, 2019, 09:59

Just been quoted £125 +VAT per wheel, and that was for stripping, re-profiling and powder coating each wheel. I can get a complete set of aftermarket wheels complete with budget tyres delivered to my door for that sort of money !

Rich850R · Dec 7th, 2019, 05:39

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Originally Posted by malc-c

Just been quoted £125 +VAT per wheel, and that was for stripping, re-profiling and powder coating each wheel. I can get a complete set of aftermarket wheels complete with budget tyres delivered to my door for that sort of money !

Where the hell is that!! What size are they 20s!!??

Had a cheaper quote for a set of 18” BBS split rims!!

Dec 4th, 2019, 18:32	#1
malc-c Master Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 16:18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stevenage	Wheel refurbishment Hi Guys, I purchased a set of Volvo alloys for my V70 about a decade ago, second hand off e-bay. They weren't in the best of condition, but I cleaned them up, painted and lacquered them and they have done me for the past decade. However they could really do with a refurbishment. Can anyone recommend a company in north herts that can undertake this task. I'm after someone who can re-profile the wheel and not just dip, strip and powder coat as one wheel has always been a pain to seat a tyre with a good seal. __________________ Malcolm

Dec 4th, 2019, 19:50	#3
malc-c Master Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 16:18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stevenage	They do indeed look nice - may I be cheeky and ask what was done and how much it cost (were they machined?) __________________ Malcolm

Dec 5th, 2019, 09:59	#5
malc-c Master Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 16:18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stevenage	Just been quoted £125 +VAT per wheel, and that was for stripping, re-profiling and powder coating each wheel. I can get a complete set of aftermarket wheels complete with budget tyres delivered to my door for that sort of money ! __________________ Malcolm

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