Tyres and Alloy Wheel Repair in North Glasgow

Q: Can you repair kerb-damaged alloy wheels?

Often, yes. Scuffs, scrapes and gouges on the rim edge can usually be repaired and refinished. We inspect each wheel first, and we tell you if the damage goes too deep for a repair to be safe.

Q: Do you repair cracked or bent alloy wheels?

It depends on the damage. A light bend that causes vibration may be assessable, but a crack through a spoke, the hub or the rim usually means a replacement. A wheel carries the weight of the car, so we won't repair one that shouldn't go back on the road.

Q: What is diamond cutting?

Diamond cut alloys have a bright, bare-metal face on the rim edge or spokes, protected by clear lacquer. Diamond cutting machines a thin layer off that face to remove scratches and corrosion. Then we lacquer it again to protect the shine.

Q: Is powder coating better than paint on alloy wheels?

Powder coating is baked on and generally stands up well to chips. Paint suits smaller repairs and close colour matching. Which one fits depends on your wheel, its damage and the look you want. We'll recommend one at the estimate.

Q: Can you change the colour of my alloys?

Yes. Powder coating or paint can take your wheels from silver to another colour. Ask to see a sample before you decide.

Q: How long does alloy wheel refurbishment take?

A single scuffed wheel can be repaired in about a day. A full set, refurbished, usually takes a few days, because the finish needs time to cure. We give you a date at the estimate and tell you if it moves.

Q: How do I know when my tyres need replacing?

Check the tread with a 20p coin. If you can see the coin's outer band, the tread is close to or below the legal 1.6mm minimum. Replace at about 3mm for better wet grip. Replace immediately if you see a bulge, a deep cut or exposed cord.

Kerb-scuffed alloys, tired finishes and worn tyres, sorted at 29 Finlas Street, G22.

Alloy Wheel Repair

Prime Automotive Solutions repairs and refurbishes alloy wheels and changes tyres at 29 Finlas Street, Glasgow G22 5DU. That covers alloy wheel repair, full wheel refurbishment, powder coating and diamond cutting. Bring the wheels in and we refit fresh tyres and balance them in the same visit. Call 07917 062770.

Clipped the kerb on Hawthorn Street? Dropped a wheel into a pothole on Balmore Road? Wheels take the hit first. Most of the time they can be fixed. Sometimes they can’t. We’ll tell you which.

What we repair

Alloy wheel repair

Kerb scuffs, scrapes and gouges on the rim edge, repaired and refinished.

Alloy wheel refurbishment

The full job. Old finish stripped, damage repaired, new finish applied, tyre refitted and balanced.

Powder coating

A baked-on finish, in your original colour or a new one.

Diamond cutting

Machined bright faces on diamond cut alloys, re-cut to remove scratches and corrosion.

Tyre fitting

New tyres, changed and balanced on site.

Which finish does your wheel need?

Start with what your wheel looks like now. Painted alloys, diamond cut alloys and powder coated alloys wear in different ways, and they get fixed in different ways.

Finish	What it is	Typical damage	Usual fix	Typical time
Standard painted and lacquered	Paint with a clear coat over it	Kerb scuffs, peeling lacquer, stone chips	Repair, repaint, lacquer	1 to 3 days
Diamond cut	Bare-metal machined face on the rim edge or spokes, under clear lacquer	Scratches, and cloudy or white corrosion where the lacquer failed	Re-cut the face, then lacquer	2 to 4 days
Powder coated	A baked-on coating in a solid colour	Chips, scratches, colour change wanted	Strip, repair, recoat and cure	2 to 4 days

A diamond cut wheel is the awkward one. The bright face is bare metal under lacquer. Once the lacquer breaks down, corrosion spreads under it, and repainting over the top doesn’t fix it. The face needs machining back first.

Is my wheel repairable?

Kerb damage is the most common wheel fault, and it’s usually cosmetic. Cracks and bends are a different matter, because a wheel holds the car up. This table is a guide. We confirm after we’ve seen the wheel.

Damage	Usually
Light scuffs and scrapes on the rim edge	Repairable
Deeper gouges in the rim edge	Repairable, then refinished
Peeling lacquer, corrosion, tired finish	Refurbishment
Diamond cut face scratched or cloudy	Re-cut and re-lacquered
Bent wheel, with vibration at speed	We’ll assess it. Some wheels are better replaced
Crack through a spoke, the hub or the rim	We’ll usually recommend a replacement

We’d rather tell you a wheel is finished than repair one that shouldn’t go back on your car.

How wheel refurbishment works

You bring the wheels in, or leave the car. We inspect each wheel for damage before quoting.
We take the tyres off. The wheels can’t be refinished with rubber on them.
We strip, repair and prepare. Old paint and lacquer come off. Scrapes and gouges get filled or machined out.
We apply the finish. Paint and lacquer, powder coating cured in an oven, or a re-cut diamond cut face under fresh lacquer.
We refit the tyres, balance the wheels and hand the car back. You leave with wheels that spin true.

How long does it take, and what does it cost?

A quick repair to one scuffed wheel can be a day. A full set, refurbished, takes longer, because finishes need time to cure. We give you a date at the estimate and tell you if it moves.

Price depends on wheel size, the finish you choose and how bad the damage is. These are starting points, per wheel:

Job	From
Kerb scuff repair	£[__]
Full refurbishment (paint and lacquer)	£[__]
Powder coating	£[__]
Diamond cut re-cut	£[__]
Tyre fitting, per tyre	£[__]

If a quote comes in far below the rest, ask about preparation and what lacquer they use. That’s where cheap wheel work fails first.

Our warranty

Wheel work done at Finlas Street carries a written warranty of [CONFIRM: months]. Ask for the terms before you say yes to any wheel specialist. That includes us.

When do you need new tyres?

Tyres wear out, and they cost less to replace than the accident they can cause. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tyre, all the way round. Each illegal tyre can bring a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points. Safety bodies suggest replacing at 3mm, because wet braking distances grow long before you reach the legal limit.

Try the 20p test. Slot a 20p into a main groove. If you can’t see the coin’s outer band, the tread is above the legal limit.

What you notice	What to do
Tread at about 3mm	Plan to replace soon
Tread at 1.6mm or below	Illegal. Replace now
A bulge or a cut in the sidewall	Replace immediately
Cracked or perished rubber	Have it checked
Vibration at speed	Balancing, or a damaged tyre or wheel. Bring it in
One tyre wearing faster than the others	Have the car checked

Recent wheel work

Before After

Alloy wheel with deep scrapes and gouges along the rim edge and bare metal spokes, tyre still fitted, in a workshop.

Two-tone alloy wheel with smooth machined spoke faces and black recesses, tyre fitted, standing on a workshop floor.

Before After

Two-tone alloy wheel with machined spoke faces and black recesses, tyre fitted, with a Before label in the corner.

Two-tone alloy wheel with bright machined spoke faces and gloss black recesses, tyre fitted, with an After label in the corner.

Wheels, tyres and the rest of the car

A kerb strike rarely damages just the wheel. It can bend a suspension arm or knock the steering out. Bring the car in and our mechanic can find out what the impact damaged. If the bodywork took a hit too, the bodyshop works from the same address. Wheels, tyres, mechanical and bodywork, all at Finlas Street.

Wheel and tyre work across north Glasgow

Our workshop is on Finlas Street, between Hawthorn Street and Carlisle Road. We serve drivers in Possilpark, Springburn, Balornock, Lambhill, Milton, Cadder, Maryhill and Bishopbriggs. It’s a short run from Saracen Street, Balmore Road and Keppochhill Road.

Tyre and alloy wheel FAQs

Where is Prime Automotive Solutions' wheel and tyre workshop?

Our workshop is at 29 Finlas Street, Glasgow G22 5DU, in north Glasgow between Hawthorn Street and Carlisle Road. Call 07917 062770 for wheels and tyres. The bodyshop has its own line on 07551 628393.

Can you repair kerb-damaged alloy wheels?

Do you repair cracked or bent alloy wheels?

What is diamond cutting?

Is powder coating better than paint on alloy wheels?

Can you change the colour of my alloys?

How long does alloy wheel refurbishment take?

How do I know when my tyres need replacing?