Buckled Alloys

Quent Q.

Need advice, I have 3 buckled Ford alloys.

I've got a reasonable quote and a not so reasonable one!

I was told by one garage buy new alloys.
The other garage said yes you could buy new alloys but with the way the roads are there's no guarantee that one of them won't buckle either. They said they're getting a lot of alloys in for repair that have buckled.

Are Ford alloys weak in general? Is it a known problem that they buckle easily?

Brings me to my next question, does the tyre place opposite Croke Park (hogan stand) have a good reputation? If I get the alloys repaired and my tracking done there are they good?

Thanks,

Q.Q

BrianD3

How much have you been quoted to unbuckle the three alloys? Prices vary widely.

colm_mcm

just buy new wheels, they'll never be perfect even when they're fixed. Wheel and tyre packages are quite cheap nowadays just make sure the tyres are an ok brand.

Quent Q.

BrianD3 wrote: »

How much have you been quoted to unbuckle the three alloys? Prices vary widely.

First place quoted €75, then suggested new alloys.

Second place quoted €40 per wheel.

I was a little surprised at the difference!

budhabob

colm_mcm wrote: »

just buy new wheels, they'll never be perfect even when they're fixed. Wheel and tyre packages are quite cheap nowadays just make sure the tyres are an ok brand.

Whats cheap? I know halfords (dont throw stuff at me) seem pretty reasonable for alloys with a decent drand of tyre, but i'm not aware of prices elsewhere.

Quent Q.

colm_mcm wrote: »

just buy new wheels, they'll never be perfect even when they're fixed. Wheel and tyre packages are quite cheap nowadays just make sure the tyres are an ok brand.

The first garage quoted me €475 just for the alloys, doesn't seem too cheap to me!

I can get them repaired in the place near Croker for €160. I'm just not sure which to go for, don't want to make the wrong choice!

langdang

Is it a particularly stylish model? Or would a set of steel wheels do you? Might make more sense if the three wheels buckled in a short space of time on the roads you're driving.
You could consider getting wheels (alloy or steel) that are smaller diameter (and tyres with a taller sidewall) to reduce the risk of buckles?
Depending on what you have at the moment like..

Quent Q.

langdang wrote: »

Is it a particularly stylish model? Or would a set of steel wheels do you? Might make more sense if the three wheels buckled in a short space of time on the roads you're driving.
You could consider getting wheels (alloy or steel) that are smaller diameter (and tyres with a taller sidewall) to reduce the risk of buckles?
Depending on what you have at the moment like..

TBH can't see myself using steel wheels on it, I like the look of alloys. The roads it'll be driving on now won't be as bad as previous ones.

Just contemplating which option to go for. I'm edging closer to getting them repaired, the price seems very reasonable. The place was busy too so they must be good enough at it!

flamegrill

Quent Q. wrote: »

The first garage quoted me €475 just for the alloys, doesn't seem too cheap to me!

I can get them repaired in the place near Croker for €160. I'm just not sure which to go for, don't want to make the wrong choice!

What size are they? Does the 475 include rubber or are they re-using your existing tyres?

I got 4 x 17" alloys for my old 04 passat a few years back and they were 750 euro including the tyres. 50 quid to fit.

Paul

Riskymove

Quent Q. wrote: »

Are Ford alloys weak in general? Is it a known problem that they buckle easily?

well my Focus has 3 buckled alloys too

however, at the last service when they identified this, they did not suggest replacing as a priority. Just sdaid I may feel some vibration in the wheel when at high speed, say motorway driving...and I do

but it doesn't seem to be worrying them...

is there any reason to urgently replace/repair buckles?

Redsoxfan

Riskymove wrote: »

is there any reason to urgently replace/repair buckles?

Yes, if not for safety, then for the sake of your tyres and driving.

Is €475 a quote for one wheel or 4 wheels? Old or new? OEM or other?

If they are badly buckled, as someone else has said, they may never be right again.

Have a look on e-bay and gumtree etc. Used alloys for a Focus should be easy enough to find.

Quent Q.

flamegrill wrote: »

What size are they? Does the 475 include rubber or are they re-using your existing tyres?

I got 4 x 17" alloys for my old 04 passat a few years back and they were 750 euro including the tyres. 50 quid to fit.

Paul

They're 16", the €475 is purely for the wheels, no rubber included.

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Yes, if not for safety, then for the sake of your tyres and driving.

Is €475 a quote for one wheel or 4 wheels? Old or new? OEM or other?

If they are badly buckled, as someone else has said, they may never be right again.

Have a look on e-bay and gumtree etc. Used alloys for a Focus should be easy enough to find.

The €475 is a quote for brand new alloys, not Ford ones.

There's a slight wobble alright, it really noticable with city driving, only on motor way over 100kph.

Just want to get it sorted now.

mickdw

Id get a wheel & tyre package. Its often amazing the prices that they can do these at. It seems for about 1.5 times the cost of 4 tyres, you can get wheels & tyres. For example, mate got a set of 18" audi replica wheels & tyres for €650 or so delivered from north. Cheapest tyres available were generally about €100. So those kind of prices are a bargain imo.

BrianD3

If it were me i'd just get the alloys unbuckled for 40 quid each. I have had an alloy unbuckled myself for 35 quid, it was bent in 3 places, seems perfect now.

The-Game

BrianD3 wrote: »

If it were me i'd just get the alloys unbuckled for 40 quid each. I have had an alloy unbuckled myself for 35 quid, it was bent in 3 places, seems perfect now.

Good price alright, where was that?

Quent Q.

The-Game wrote: »

Good price alright, where was that?

Place near Croke Park, opposite hogan stand. It was busy when I was down there the other day. Presume they have a good rep!

Also getting a few other things done so reckon there's a discount thrown in.

BrianD3

The-Game wrote: »

Good price alright, where was that?

I got the work done by Gortnacarrow tyres in Fermanagh
https://www.gtstyres.com/shop/index.php

I think they also do free laser alignment when you're getting other work done, not sure about that though