Can You Fix Rim Holes

One of the original rims/tires I had pulled off the CJ, I went to use it as a temporary today on the wagon and noticed where a couple of the lug holes were pretty messed up. If I were to guess, it was from years of being a lefty and people not knowing. That was one of my fears so I did change the studs out when I did the brakes on the CJ. So the question is before I send these off for coating, can they be fixed or just fine another rim. It's only on 1 rim and I do have the spare but I'd rather get it all 5 right to start.

 

I think a photo would help. I have seen some repaired. It just depends on how bad the hole is wallered out. The other thing to consider is how hard it will be used.

 

Will try to post pic in next day or so.

 

find a wheel and rim refinisher. they fix aluminum rims that have been broken, straighten steel wheels and fix bad lug holes.

 

Finally got pics.

 

Personally, I would just find some better ones.

 

Anything can be fixed, it is purely a matter of money. That said, how expensive is a wheel in good condition? I would think any decent machine shop could fill in the damaged part and re-machine, how much will that cost compared to a replacement wheel? I would think a replacement wheel would be cheaper, unless you know someone with the capability to do it as a favor. Good luck!

 

Not my ad but found this. $100 for 4 wheels, 15”

https://Chicago.craigslist.org/chc/pts/d/chicago-jeep-parts/6807224408.html