# 2013 Ford Fusion Energi - resurfacing rims

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-energi-resurfacing-rims/185338>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** fusion-energi, ford\
**Created:** [July 18, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-energi-resurfacing-rims/185338 "2022-07-18T20:46:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![ProfessorKelly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7c8e57/32.png) [@ProfessorKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ProfessorKelly)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-energi-resurfacing-rims/185338/1 "2022-07-18T20:46:38Z")

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Is it safe to resurface rims rather than replace them when the damaged rims are causing repeated tire leaks? I was about to have this repair done when I read that there aren’t federally regulated standards for this work, meaning that resurfacing could impact the strength of the rim-which sounds dangerous. I was advised by a tire repair center a month ago that there were two tire leaks caused by rim seal issues and that the repair they did would hold for a short while (been one month) but should get the rims resurfaced.  
Also- since the two rims noted are one front and one back & (of course) on opposite sides of the car) , if I’m forced to replace the two rims, would it be safer to have all four done?  
With thanks- J

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-energi-resurfacing-rims/185338/2 "2022-07-18T21:55:09Z")

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I’d just replace the two rims. If you can’t find matching versions, replace all four. Might be able to save some $$ w/used rims (from a wrecked Fusion).

I’ve had rim leaks caused by corrosion (surface oxidation) on steel wheels; pretty simple job to just wire-brush the corrosion away, maybe a little sandpaper to smooth it out. I’m presuming in your case the problem is more than just surface rust. .Generally a tire shop would just do that as part of the tire change job I think, so if they are specifically pointing it out, must be a pretty serious problem.

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-energi-resurfacing-rims/185338/3 "2022-07-19T14:35:05Z")

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I’d google ‘wheel repair yourcity’ and call one of the wheel/rim repair shops. I bet they can solve your problem.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-energi-resurfacing-rims/185338/4 "2022-07-19T14:36:45Z")

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> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#):
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> I’m presuming in your case the problem is more than just surface rust

Much more likely these rims are aluminum. Aluminum corrodes and can be porousbut they don’t rust.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-energi-resurfacing-rims/185338/5 "2022-07-19T14:47:32Z")

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Take the vehicle to a tire store.

The people there are experienced with damaged/leaking rims.

They can inform you if the rims can be repaired or not.

Tester