Professional Rim Refinishing & Tire Repair Services
From curb rash on your alloy wheels to a flat tire on the highway, Gryp360 connects you with verified repair specialists across Canada. Get your wheels looking and performing like new without the guesswork of finding a trustworthy shop.
Wheel & Rim Repair Services
Your wheels take a beating from Canadian roads. Potholes, curbs, salt, and harsh weather all leave their mark. Our partner shops restore your rims to factory condition using professional-grade equipment and techniques.
Curb Rash Repair
Scuffs, scratches, and gouges from curb contact are the most common form of rim damage. Our partner shops sand, fill, and refinish the damaged area to restore your wheel to its original factory appearance with precision color matching and protective clear coat application.
Bent Rim Straightening
Potholes, speed bumps, and road debris can bend your rims and cause vibrations, uneven tire wear, and slow air leaks. Using hydraulic straightening equipment, our certified technicians reshape your wheel to factory specifications and verify roundness with precision measuring tools.
Wheel Refinishing & Repainting
Whether your wheels have faded paint, peeling clear coat, or you want a fresh new colour, our full refinishing service strips the old finish, repairs imperfections, and applies a durable new coating. Choose from OEM colour match, custom colours, gloss, satin, or matte finishes.
Crack Welding & Structural Repair
Cracked alloy wheels can be dangerous if left unrepaired. Our shops use aluminum TIG welding to fuse cracks, followed by machining to restore a smooth surface. Every repaired wheel undergoes dye penetrant inspection and pressure testing to confirm structural integrity before it goes back on your vehicle.
Diamond Cut Restoration
Diamond cut wheels have a distinct machined metallic finish created by a CNC lathe. When scratched or corroded, this finish requires specialized equipment to restore. Our partner shops mount your wheel on a precision lathe, machine a thin layer from the face to reveal fresh alloy, and apply a protective lacquer.
Powder Coating
Powder coating creates a thicker, more durable finish than traditional paint. Your wheels are chemically stripped, sandblasted, and coated with electrostatically charged powder before being cured in an oven. The result is a chip-resistant, UV-stable finish available in hundreds of colours and textures.
Tire Repair & Maintenance Services
Keep your tires performing safely and efficiently with professional repair and maintenance services from shops you can trust.
Flat Tire Repair & Patching
Punctures to the tire tread area that are a quarter inch or smaller can be safely repaired with a professional plug and patch combination. Our partner shops dismount the tire, inspect the damage from the inside, apply an industry-standard patch-plug, and remount and balance the tire.
Tire Rotation
Regular tire rotation every 8,000 to 12,000 kilometres extends tire life and ensures even tread wear across all four tires. Our service includes a visual inspection of tread depth and tire condition, repositioning tires according to the manufacturer-recommended rotation pattern for your vehicle.
Wheel Balancing
Unbalanced wheels cause steering vibrations, uneven tire wear, and added stress on suspension components. Our technicians mount each wheel on a precision balancer, identify heavy spots, and apply counterweights to eliminate vibrations and deliver a smooth, stable ride.
TPMS Sensor Service
Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors alert you when tire pressure drops below safe levels. Sensors have batteries that last five to ten years and cannot be replaced individually, requiring full sensor replacement. Our shops diagnose TPMS warnings, replace faulty sensors, and reprogram the system to your vehicle.
Get Your Wheels Repaired in Four Easy Steps
We have streamlined the process of finding a qualified repair shop so you can spend less time searching and more time driving.
Describe Your Damage
Tell us what happened to your rim or tire. Upload a photo showing the curb rash, crack, bend, or puncture. The more detail you provide, the more accurate the repair estimate will be.
Get Matched with a Shop
Based on your location and the type of repair needed, we match you with verified repair shops in your area that specialize in your specific type of damage and wheel finish.
Receive Your Quote
The matched shop reviews your damage details and photos, then provides a transparent quote with no hidden fees. Compare quotes if multiple shops are available in your area.
Book & Get Repaired
Schedule your repair at a time that works for you. Drop off your vehicle or take advantage of mobile repair services that come to your home or office. Most repairs are completed same day.
Understanding Rim Damage and When to Repair
Not all wheel damage is created equal. Knowing what type of damage you have helps you make the right decision between repair and replacement.
Curb Rash: The Most Common Rim Damage in Canada
Curb rash is by far the most frequent reason Canadian drivers seek rim repair. It happens when your wheel scrapes against a curb during parking, tight turns, or navigating narrow city streets. The damage typically appears as scuffs, scratches, or gouges along the outer lip or face of the wheel. While curb rash is primarily a cosmetic issue, severe cases can compromise the protective clear coat and expose the bare aluminum alloy to moisture, salt, and road chemicals. In Canadian winters, where road salt is heavily used, this exposed metal can corrode rapidly if left untreated. The good news is that curb rash is one of the easiest and most affordable rim repairs available. A qualified technician will sand the damaged area smooth, apply body filler if needed to restore the original contour, prime the surface, colour-match the paint to your wheel's factory finish, and seal it with a durable clear coat. The entire process typically takes two to four hours per wheel, and most shops can handle all four wheels in a single day. The result is a wheel that looks indistinguishable from new, protecting both your vehicle's appearance and its resale value.
Bent Rims: When Potholes and Road Hazards Strike
Canadian roads are notorious for potholes, especially during the spring thaw when freeze-and-thaw cycles break apart pavement. Hitting a pothole at speed can bend your rim, creating a flat spot or waviness in the wheel that causes vibrations through the steering wheel, uneven tire wear, and in some cases a slow air leak that requires frequent reinflation. Low-profile tires with shorter sidewalls offer less cushion between the road and the rim, making vehicles equipped with them more susceptible to pothole-related bend damage. Professional rim straightening uses hydraulic presses and precision measuring equipment to carefully reshape the bent section of the wheel without compromising its structural integrity. The technician mounts the wheel on a specialized fixture, identifies the exact location and degree of the bend using dial indicators, and applies controlled pressure to restore the wheel to its factory roundness. After straightening, the wheel is checked for cracks using dye penetrant inspection and pressure tested to confirm it holds air without leaking. Most bent rims can be straightened in under an hour, saving you hundreds of dollars compared to purchasing a replacement wheel.
Cracked Wheels: Understanding the Risks and Repair Options
A cracked rim is a more serious form of damage that requires immediate attention. Cracks can develop from severe pothole impacts, hitting debris on the highway, or as a progression of an existing bend that was not addressed. Driving on a cracked wheel is dangerous because the crack can propagate under the stress of normal driving, potentially leading to catastrophic wheel failure at speed. Not all cracks are repairable. Small cracks on the barrel or outer lip of an alloy wheel can often be repaired through TIG welding by a certified welder, followed by machining the welded area smooth and refinishing the surface. However, cracks through the spokes, near the hub, or in areas that bear primary load during driving are generally considered unrepairable and the wheel should be replaced for safety reasons. Our partner shops will always give you an honest assessment of whether your cracked wheel can be safely repaired or whether replacement is the responsible recommendation. If repair is viable, the welded wheel undergoes rigorous dye penetrant testing and a 24-hour pressure hold test before being returned to you.
Refinishing Options: Choosing the Right Finish for Your Wheels
When it comes to restoring or changing the appearance of your wheels, several refinishing methods are available, each with its own characteristics and durability. Painting is the most common and affordable option, offering a wide range of colours with a typical lifespan of three to five years before touch-ups may be needed. Powder coating is a more durable alternative where dry powder is electrostatically applied to the wheel and cured in an oven at around 200°C, creating a tough, chip-resistant finish that withstands Canadian road conditions better than conventional paint. Diamond cutting is a premium finishing technique where the wheel face is machined on a CNC lathe to create a bright, reflective metallic surface with distinctive fine lines. This finish is commonly found on European luxury vehicles and requires specialized equipment to restore. Chrome plating, while less common for repairs due to environmental regulations, provides the brightest mirror-like finish but requires more maintenance to prevent pitting and peeling in harsh winter conditions. When choosing a refinishing method, consider your local climate, your willingness to maintain the finish, your budget, and whether you want to match the factory look or create a custom appearance.
Tire Repair Safety: What Can and Cannot Be Repaired
Understanding when a tire can be safely repaired versus when it must be replaced is critical for your safety on the road. The industry standard set by the Tire Industry Association and the Rubber Manufacturers Association allows repair of punctures in the tread area that are a quarter inch or smaller in diameter. Punctures, cuts, or damage in the tire sidewall cannot be safely repaired and require tire replacement. Similarly, punctures at an extreme angle, damage near the tire bead, or any injury that has caused the internal structure to separate are not repairable. When a tire is properly repaired, the tire is dismounted from the wheel, the damage is inspected from the inside, and a combination plug-patch is applied from the interior surface. This method seals both the inner liner and the puncture channel for a permanent, reliable repair. Simple external plug-only repairs are considered temporary and should not be relied upon for extended driving. Our partner shops follow industry-standard repair procedures and will always recommend replacement when a repair would compromise safety. Never ignore a slow leak or TPMS warning light, as driving on an underinflated tire causes internal structural damage that can lead to a blowout.
TPMS Sensors: Keeping Your Pressure Monitoring Accurate
Every vehicle manufactured since 2007 in Canada is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System that alerts you when tire pressure drops below safe levels. The direct TPMS system, which is the most common type, uses individual sensors mounted inside each wheel that transmit real-time pressure readings to your vehicle's computer. These sensors are battery-powered with a typical lifespan of five to ten years, and because the batteries are sealed inside the sensor housing, the entire unit must be replaced when the battery dies. Common signs of TPMS sensor failure include the TPMS warning light staying on despite correct tire pressures, intermittent warning activations, or a dash message indicating a sensor malfunction. During seasonal tire swaps, TPMS sensors should be inspected and the valve stem service kit, which includes the valve core, sealing cap, nut, and grommet, should be replaced to prevent air leaks and corrosion. If you are purchasing a second set of wheels for winter tires, factor in the cost of additional TPMS sensors so your monitoring system remains functional year-round. Our partner shops can diagnose TPMS issues, replace faulty sensors, and reprogram the system to your vehicle during any tire or rim service appointment.
Need Your Wheels Repaired?
Whether it is a minor curb scuff on your daily driver or a bent rim on your luxury vehicle, our network of certified repair specialists has you covered. Get a quote in minutes and have your wheels looking and performing like new.