Wheels that are safe to repair often show signs of corrosion/clearcoat peel, curb rash, flange damage, or
slightly bent wheels.
Corrosion/Clearcoat Peel - Damage includes problems with the finish on the face of the rim. This can be caused by improper or insufficient clearcoat applications or cracks in the clearcoat. This can lead to moisture beneath the clearcoat.
Curb Rash - Damage includes scratches and gouges on the face or flange of the wheel. This is caused by impact with other cars, curbs, tire tools, and other hard surfaces.
Flange Damage - Damage includes either a crack or void in the wheel's flange area. It is safe to repair wheels where the damage does not exceed the flange radius or bead seat on either inboard or outboard flange areas. This type of damage is typically caused by an impact with potholes, curbs, or another vehicle.
Slightly Bent Wheels - Damage includes bends in the inboard and/or outboard flange area and slight bends in the barrel. This type of damage is caused by impact with a hard surface including curbs, potholes, or another vehicle.
What is Unsafe to Repair?
Wheels that are unsafe to repair have damage in the outer diameter of the wheel, wheel is bent too severely,
damage in the lug hole area, or the wheel is bent from center. Because of safety concerns, Transwheel will
not repair damage that compromises the structural integrity of the wheel. This includes:
Damage in the Outer Diameter - Damage between the inboard and outboard flanges including cracks and flat spots.
Bent too Severely - Damage includes wheels that have been impacted so severely they cannot be straightened without compromising the structural integrity of the wheel.
Damage in the Lug Hole Area - Damage includes elongated, out-of-round, or cracked lug holes.
Bent from Center - Damage includes wheels that have been impacted so severely that they cannot be straightened without compromising the structural integrity of the wheel. In most cases, the wheels must be spun to assess the damage.
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