Need help: Wheel/rim repair expert

[The Curator]

I had the misfortune of hitting a curb after loosing control (kicking myself as I have been wanting to change these lousy tires for a while).

My problem is that this specific 16” BBS wheel is no longer available, it may never have been available in the U.S. as the car was purchased in Europe.

Can anybody recommend a rim/wheel repair expert who does not shy away from a challenge… The damage is large but it seems that an expert should be able to braze/weld in a piece. (see picture).

Any tips are appreciated.

[JeremyD]

Get a new wheel - they are available - I just sold a whole set of these a few years ago for $600. Do not try and fix that - too much material.

I'd try one of the parting houses, depending on where you are located

[JeremyD]

You need to check your suspension too - that looks like a major hit

[The Curator]

Originally Posted by JeremyD

Get a new wheel - they are available - I just sold a whole set of these a few years ago for $600. Do not try and fix that - too much material.

I'd try one of the parting houses, depending on where you are located

There is a similar (common) pattern available with hidden lugs (begind a hub). I have never seen these anywhere. The common pattern is a two or three piece wheel, it looks alike but it is not the same.
Thanks

[JeremyD]

Originally Posted by The Curator

There is a similar (common) pattern available with hidden lugs (begind a hub). I have never seen these anywhere. The common pattern is a two or three piece wheel, it looks alike but it is not the same.
Thanks

Actually they are out there Anthony

These I sold a year or so ago -

[peppy]

I agree with the above, get a new wheel.

I do not think you can just patch that chunk.

[The Curator]

Originally Posted by JeremyD

Actually they are out there Anthony

These I sold a year or so ago -

Thanks! At least I know they came to the U.S.

It is not an easy find however, none of the places I have contacted had it... if anybody knows a repair facility, that would be a solution until I can locate a replacement. Right now I can not drive it...

[Jim Hunter]

I am sure that I have some of them.Check width and ET and I will check my stash.
It will not be costly but the shipping might will be...

[The Curator]

Originally Posted by Jim Hunter

I am sure that I have some of them.Check width and ET and I will check my stash.
It will not be costly but the shipping might will be...

Thanks a million, I will check all the specs in the morning and get back with you.

[3.2 CAB]

Drive with spare installed, till replaced???????

[The Curator]

Originally Posted by 3.2 CAB

Drive with spare installed, till replaced???????

That is good for emergency, drives / handles odd... it is still a full size tire but different size and smaller rim.

[The Curator]

Originally Posted by Jim Hunter

I am sure that I have some of them.Check width and ET and I will check my stash.
It will not be costly but the shipping might will be...

I appreciate you looking for a spare, I do not care about color...

I will try to add more details later but this is what I could find on the wheel:

-- 8J16 H2
-- 223 ET 24
-- KBA 40646 or 40545 (very difficult to read)

The back spacing is about 138mm. the offset is about 12.5mm. Keep in mind that we did these measurements in garage with poor lights and rubber was still on the rim. I think it is very close if not accurate.

I hope to hear back from you!