Buckled & pothole-damaged wheel repair

Hit a pothole and felt it through the steering? A vibration that wasn't there before often means a buckled rim. Send us a photo and we'll tell you whether it can be straightened.

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Signs of a buckled wheel

A buckled wheel has been knocked out of round, usually by a pothole, a kerb hit at speed or a speed bump taken too fast. It may still hold air, but it puts strain on the tyre, bearings and suspension. Look out for a steering wheel that shakes at certain speeds, a thump from one corner, or a tyre that keeps losing pressure with no sign of a puncture.
Signs of a buckled wheel
Can a buckled alloy be straightened?

Can a buckled alloy be straightened?

Most can. A severe bend can weaken the rim too much to straighten safely, and we'll tell you from your photo before you've paid anything. If a wheel has to be replaced, we'll explain your options.

How we straighten buckled alloys

Measure the buckle We measure how far the rim is out of round and where the bend sits.

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Measure the buckle

We measure how far the rim is out of round and where the bend sits.

Check for cracks

A buckle can hide a crack. If we find one, we weld it before straightening. See cracked alloy wheel repair.

Straighten

The wheel goes onto our straightening equipment, and the rim is worked back to true under controlled pressure, with measurements checked throughout.

Refinish

Straightening can mark the finish, so we refinish the affected area afterwards.

Why choose us for buckled wheels

WhatsApp a photo to +44 7512 308716 and we'll come back within 24 hours.

Straightening and welding in-house

Straightening and welding in-house

Straightening, welding and refinishing all happen at our Crown Road workshop, with one team looking after your wheel throughout.

Safety comes first

Safety comes first

If we aren't confident a straightened wheel will be safe, we'll recommend replacing it.

A fraction of the cost of a new wheel

A fraction of the cost of a new wheel

Replacement OEM alloys can be expensive, especially on prestige cars. Straightening costs far less, and you keep a wheel whose history you know.

Getting a quote for a buckled wheel

Send us a photo

WhatsApp a picture of the wheel to +44 7512 308716. A short video of the car rolling slowly often shows the wobble better than a still.

We reply within 24 hours

We'll tell you whether the wheel can be straightened, what's involved and the price.

Book into the workshop

Drop the car at Crown Road, Enfield EN1.

Buckled wheel questions

Should I keep driving on a buckled alloy?
A buckle puts extra strain on the tyre and suspension, and the vibration gets worse at speed. Have it checked as soon as you notice a problem.
Can you fix a wheel that's buckled and cracked?
Often, yes. We weld the crack first, then straighten the rim and refinish it, all in-house.
Can I claim for pothole damage?
In many cases, either through your insurer or from the council responsible for the road. We can give you a written repair estimate for your claim, and our pothole claim guide explains the steps. See all FAQs

Steering pulling after a pothole?

Send us a photo and we'll tell you whether the wheel can be straightened, with a quote within 24 hours. Or call us on 0207 060 3666

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