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#324 of 331 Re: Used Wheel, New Wheel? [elroy5] by thegraduate Oct 19, 2009 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Oct 18, 2009 8:06 pm) Just put new Bridgestones on the car, so don't need new tires, and am just planning to sell the scraped up wheel on eBay for a few bucks. Shoot, I saw wheels that looked about like mine being sold for $50 or $60.   The dealer has offered to match the price of Majestic Honda - it'll be $184 for the wheel, and they'll mount and balance for $20. Seemed decent to me.   As far as where to eat, it depends on what you like. For meat & two I'd suggest the Paw Paw Patch if you're going to be here on a weekday. Its about 5 minutes from where you're staying. For the weekend, try Niki's. It's about 15 minutes away from you, and has a great cafeteria line (a dozen meats, dozens of veggies to choose from) along with the "off the menu" choices. For barbecue, my first choice is Jim n Nick's, but lots of people in Birmingham would NEVER go anywhere except Dreamland, an Alabama tradition.   If you want to know anything specific, just give me a yell!   Thanks all,   TheGrad Replies to this message: elroy5 (Oct 19, 2009 6:37 pm) thegraduate (Oct 19, 2009 6:47 pm)
#325 of 331 Re: Used Wheel, New Wheel? [thegraduate] by elroy5 Oct 19, 2009 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 19, 2009 3:33 pm) am just planning to sell the scraped up wheel on eBay for a few bucks.   Do what ever you want, but you never know when you will get a flat tire far from home (don't like traveling long distances on a temporary spare). Or, you hit a bad enough pothole to flatten both tires on the same side (happened to me in New Orleans. I had to get a taxi driver to drive me around NO looking for an open tire dealer late one Saturday afternoon). The tire place only had one Michelin MXV4, so I ended up with one replacement, and a temporary spare for the ride home). Unless you really need the trunk space, I'd keep that wheel for a spare.   I might try Niki's cafeteria, but I should have mentioned, I'm a big Steak house guy. Thanks for the tips though. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 19, 2009 6:47 pm)
#326 of 331 Re: Used Wheel, New Wheel? [elroy5] by thegraduate Oct 19, 2009 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Oct 19, 2009 6:37 pm) Unless you really need the trunk space, I'd keep that wheel for a spare.   My family lives 5 hours away and me and several others (friends, girlfriend, relatives) load up frequently to go to the coast. So, in this case, I'd say I do need the space. I hear your reasoning though - I'm just not ready to drop another $150 on having the new wheel mounted on yet another new tire. Starting a new (better) job next week and will have more $ to play with soon.   Steaks? Well, for the big spender, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Shula's are good bets. Otherwise, I don't have a lot of "B'ham only" type places to recommend. By your hotel are several good chain restaurants (O'Charley's, Chili's, Lone-Star Steakhouse), and one of Birmingham's original burger/fast-food joints, Milo's. Famous for their Sweet Tea!
#327 of 331 Alloy wheel- scuff marks on surface and on lip by davehonda Nov 02, 2009 (8:58 am)
I have scuff marks on my Honda Accord alloy wheel surface. Is there a way to get rid of them or I have to take it to the repair shop to get it removed and painted. It seems some kind of white powdery substance also getting deposited on these marks. The wheels are only four year old though... Replies to this message: tallman1 (Nov 02, 2009 12:16 pm) thegraduate (Nov 02, 2009 4:31 pm) bvdj84 (Nov 03, 2009 6:26 am) thegraduate (Nov 03, 2009 8:30 pm)
#328 of 331 Re: Alloy wheel- scuff marks on surface and on lip [davehonda] by tallman1 Nov 02, 2009 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: davehonda (Nov 02, 2009 8:58 am) What kind of "scuff" marks? If they are paint, rubber, or something that was added to the wheel, you can probably get them out with a polish or cleaner wax.   If the wheels have been scratched some way, there may not be much you can do. It may also be cheaper to buy a new or used wheel.
#329 of 331 Re: Alloy wheel- scuff marks on surface and on lip [davehonda] by thegraduate Nov 02, 2009 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: davehonda (Nov 02, 2009 8:58 am) I have an '06 Accord (16" alloys) and just replaced my alloy after being run into a curb at 30mph. The wheel was $167, and they mounted and balanced it for $25. I was out the door for $204 after taxes.   All done at my dealer. Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Nov 03, 2009 6:26 am) thegraduate (Nov 03, 2009 8:30 pm)
#330 of 331 Re: Alloy wheel- scuff marks on surface and on lip [thegraduate] by bvdj84 Nov 03, 2009 (6:26 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 02, 2009 4:31 pm) lol, some might just leave the wheel like that. But, there some like you, and I that just obsess about our cars, and anything that takes away from the newness of our cars would drive us nuts. I would do the same thing. However, that is pretty steep for 1 wheel. But, it is honda.   I see many cars, even very high end cars with bad curb rash on their rims. One was a newer 7 series BMW. I could only imagine replacing one of those bad boys. I suppose if you park in tight areas, live in the city, your bound to get some markings.   --Graduate, I truly miss my Accord. How many miles do you have on yours? I still love the classy look of the previous accord model. Oh, and yes, the engine!! Replies to this message: thegraduate (Nov 03, 2009 8:30 pm)
#331 of 331 Re: Alloy wheel- scuff marks on surface and on lip [bvdj84] by thegraduate Nov 03, 2009 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: bvdj84 (Nov 03, 2009 6:26 am) Considering that the wheel lists for $229.50, I felt like mounting, balancing, and tax included for $204.00 was reasonable. It was aligned for free where I purchased my tires less than 1k miles before; they also inspected the front suspension for any problems. I left the dealer and went straight there. Was surprised it was free, but pleased nontheless. This was worse than curb rash, there were actually chunks out of the thing.   I have 53k on my 06, with 201,600 on my '96. That old one is delivering 30 MPG on my new commute (30 miles of 70 mph freeway with 5 miles suburban). Love em both, but have a ridiculous attachment to my '96. The first car I had (got it at age 15 with 120k miles or so on it), and it hasn't left me stranded other than because of something the dealer messed up... gotta love it!

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