Compomotive Challenge: Can this be fixed?

[3toedshewie]

Problem: Retro classic set of 16 x ? compomotives :love: has a "plug" put into them, glue has been used :crazy: :roll:
Pictures are attached. Any ideas? :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:

all together now


the repair (front rim)


up close:



from the back:

[Old city bimmer]

Yes- that can be fixed. Good wheel repair shop can fix that.


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[3toedshewie]

Thanks Old City bimmer! know a good wheel repair shop? Had a bad experience with wheelfixit, and they're considered to be good down here.

[AndrewBird]

Assuming the centers aren't magnesium, it can be filled with weld and re-drilled. I kinda wonder if they are magnesium, hence the glued in insert, or maybe it's a just a shitty repair.

[3toedshewie]

my guess is just a shitty repair. not sure if Compomotive ever made any magnesium rims. thanks andrewbird

[3toedshewie]

Update: Any advice in picking the right shop to do it? are there better methods than others? are there tools that make it more accurate or stronger? is there a website where I can learn about the right way a shop should do this?

[3toedshewie]

bump

[3toedshewie]

bump

[redlightpete]

You're probably fine just running 4 bolts/nuts. Works for the spec e30/pro3 crowd (granted the position of their 4 is a little more optimized).

[3toedshewie]

uh, does any body else think thats safe?

[Van Westervelt]

No.

[3toedshewie]

bump, anybody know where I can get replacement barrels for these? are there any other brands that fit these wheels?