Is this worth repairing?

[terryz]

I recently hit a curb and the rim looks like below. Nearby rim repair shop needs $200 to repair any sort of curb rash. The rim edge is bent very slightly. I don't think this would not affect the tire mounting or anything functional, but want to confirm with guys on this forum. The tire will be replaced for sure.

What do you guys think?

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[Cobra Jet]

If the $200 cost will repair the rim back to pre-damage condition and looks almost new or like nothing happened, probably worth it.

How much does a new rim cost if you were to replace the damaged one, more than $200?

Have you seen any “fixed” pics of prior rim repairs provided by the repair shop (or any online reviews of their reputation)?

 

[gearhead2685]

Repairing a cast wheel no thanks. My piece of mind is worth more than the cost or what it would be to replace it.

Just my 2cents

 

[terryz]

The Enkei Raijin 19X9.5 is $290 on tire rack, I think it's flow formed. As long as the damage is purely cosmetic I'm fine.

 

[terryz]

If the $200 cost will repair the rim back to pre-damage condition and looks almost new or like nothing happened, probably worth it.

How much does a new rim cost if you were to replace the damaged one, more than $200?

Have you seen any “fixed” pics of prior rim repairs provided by the repair shop (or any online reviews of their reputation)?

Based on their yelp reviews, it appears that they can do some sort of magic and make the rim appear almost like new, at least that's what other reviewers said. To me, I just want to make sure the damage wouldn't have any adverse effects on its function or performance.

 

[VinnAY]

Given you hit it that hard and destroyed the tire I'd have it hard looked at as bent rather than rashed, its probably bent.

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