Reply to "Wheel Restoration"

I will do some research with Pantera Performance Center.

I talked to Roger (I believe) at Pantera Parts Connection in Reno and he said they have a retired Boeing welder that restores wheels to some Boeing spec. Lots of steps. Runs about $1500 for the set. Takes months (although I don't know why anything takes months these days).

A place called Sierra Wheel Repair also works on magnesium wheels. They seem cheaper, but maybe not as thorough? By that I mean he wasn't as "geeky" about talking about the process and I will contact him again to find out how they check for invisible cracks etc.

I am not concerned about the cost so much as having wheels that I know are safe to run at high speeds.

If getting the tires is difficult, I might keep my new blingy wheels and sell the original set. I heard they are selling well in Europe where the race guys love them and can get racing slicks for them no problem. Someone from this forum contacted me months ago about the wheels and I haven't forgotten.

Thanks everyone for the insight so far. Any additional input will be appreciated.