frequently asked questions
can cosmetic damage occur as a result of the straightening process?
It is possible. We use heat and hydraulic pressure to repair your wheel. We do our best to preserve your finish, but our number one priority is to repair your wheel to exceed manufacture standards for safety.
Do you paint wheels?
Yes! Our facility repairs and refinishes wheels of all varieties everyday. We have certified painters on staff ready to match any painted finish you may have.
Can any and every wheel be repaired?
No, every wheel cannot be fixed, but most can. Welding and grinding a rim usually costs $150. There is no charge for wheels we cannot fix. Tru and Straigthen of a wheel will cost an average $125.
Is the wheel weakened by the straightening process?
Rarely. Studies have shown that the Acu-Tru wheel straightening process maintains the integrity of the wheel. With 15 years or wheel straightening experience, you can be sure that your wheel will perform well and provide years of smooth performance. Unlike steel, aluminum is known for it's recycling integrity in that it can be heated and re-heated without losing any structural integrity.
Why don't you use a lathe to get perfect runout?
Some others wheel companies get a wheel close and than machine the bead down to get "perfect" runout. We don't recommend the process for two reasons.
1. Removing material to get better runout gives you a thinner wheel, which can be prone to fracturing and can obviously only be done a few times. Wheels repaired with our process can be repaired again and again. Just ask some of the stunt riders we sponsor. Those guys know how to bend a wheel.
2. It's cheating! If we can't fix the damage to a wheel, we don't "sweep" the damage under the carpet!
Who do you recomend to ship wheels through?
Customers are welcome to use any postal carrier. UPS is recommended as we receieve UPS orders daily.
Ship your wheels with a note; containing your name, address and telephone number to:
4600 Gateway Circle
Dayton, OH 45440
local phone - (937) 291-2332
toll free - (800) 941-6400
fax - (937) 291-9862
www.thewheelwarehouse.com - click to visit
How long have you been doing this?
The Wheel Warehouse Inc. - visit siteFor 15 years . Long enough to master the side to side bends that no one else seems to be able to fix. See about us to learn more about our wheel straightening history.