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About Us |
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Like so many other
successful businesses, Cliff Jacobs Wheel Repair was born out of a
lifelong passion. Jacobs, a respected fabricator, crew chief
and race car owner, designed and built his first wheel straightening
machine to repair the wheels of the sprint and midget race cars that
he built and owned. A local tire dealer discovered Jacobs
straightening machine on a visit to his shop and asked him to fix a
passenger car wheel. A short time later a car dealership
approached Jacobs to straighten an aluminum wheel - fifteen years
later, he is on his fifth generation exclusive wheel
straightening machine and is servicing individual consumers,
automotive dealerships, tire stores and the racing community. |
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Cliff Jacobs Wheel
Repair is in the business of straightening and welding wheels, not
refinishing them. Simple straightening is
preferred as the best method to maintain the wheels overall
integrity. If a wheel is cracked or develops a crack during
the straightening process, CJ Wheel Repair can weld the wheel.
However, they boast a success rate of straightening wheels without
cracking that is well over 90%. The ability to test the
strength of their repairs (Eddy Current process) ensures the quality
and safety. Custom developed machinery and strict adherence to
process yield results that are consistently within specifications.
They maintain a goal of less than .020 inches (+-.010) maximum on
severe bends. This is closer than many wheels are when they
begin their lives at the factory! |
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Note: Aluminum
wheels are manufactured using many different processes. As a
result some are more forgiving (or more difficult) than others. |
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When it comes to any automobile repair, safety is a legitimate concern.
Trusting your repair to a qualified professional provides an added level
of security. Cliff Jacobs experience and knowledge has been
developed and honed through competition, including the Indianapolis 500
and the United States Auto Club midget and sprint car divisions.
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