How bad Can alloy wheels be repaired?

Alloy wheels can be repaired to the following extent:

Repairable Damage:

Surface Damage: Mainly includes wear and scratches on the wheel surface. This type of damage usually only affects the appearance and can be repaired by treating the surface without significantly impacting the wheel’s structural integrity, reliability, or safety. Repair methods typically involve cleaning, polishing, filling, and painting steps.
Minor Deformation: When the wheel experiences slight deformation, twisting, or ovality due to external forces. The general repair process involves identifying the deformation, followed by heating and correction. Although alloy wheels have poor resistance to metal fatigue, if the deformation is not severe, professional repair can still restore usability.

Damage Requiring Replacement:

Severe Deformation: If the wheel is severely deformed, causing issues like vehicle veering, abnormal vibrations, steering wheel shaking, tire leaks, or unusual wear, it is generally recommended to replace the wheel as this type of damage may affect driving safety.
Fracture: Wheel fracture is the most serious type of damage. While it can be repaired through welding, the safety performance significantly decreases, thus it is not recommended to repair and should be replaced directly.

Repair Methods and Costs:

Surface Damage Repair: Minor scratches and abrasions can be repaired through polishing, filling, and painting steps, which are cost-effective and yield noticeable results.
Deformation Repair: Minor deformations can be corrected through heating and alignment methods. The cost is moderate, but it requires professional equipment and skills.
Fracture Repair: Fractured wheels are typically repaired through welding, but this compromises safety performance, so it is not advisable.

Recommendations:

Professional Maintenance: To ensure safety and effective repairs, it is recommended to have the wheels inspected and repaired at a professional auto repair shop.
Regular Inspections: Regularly check the wheel condition to promptly identify and address potential issues, avoiding larger problems in the future.

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