Solution?

[kennybahr]

I was pulling into a parking spot next to a curb the other day and I accidentally hit the curb on the outer edge of my left wheel, it left a gash about 2 inches along the rim. Has anyone had this happen to them? If so is there a way to sand it down a little bit so it's not so noticeable? I'm planning on powder coating my wheels soon, hopefully that will help a little bit.

 

[sharp4runr]

Swap in the spare and you'll forget that it ever happened. Of course if you get a flat or when you do the next rotation, then you might smack yourself later

 

[Uneek]

It may be possible. You would need to take it to a wheel repair shop. Some people have been able to have wheels repaired that have things like bolts pierce through rim--think of a hole similar to the air stem.

I found these Google-ing "rim curb rash repair"
http://www.rimandwheelworks.com/cosmetics.html
http://www.rimpro.com/services.html

 

[NoSpeedLmt]

Is the spare an alloy wheel or metal?

 

[boston_kevin]

Spare should be aluminum to match the other 4.

 

[Uneek]

Is the spare an alloy wheel or metal?

Should be matching making the spare a possible permanent replacement. Camrys and Tacomas have steelies for spares regardless.