I went over a curb going roughly 5 MPH didn't notice any damage but did see these scratches on the rims, does it need immediate attention? Can't tell if just scratched paint or something else

 

Doesn't look structural to me, just cosmetic. Still sucks though!!

 

Yep, that’s sucks! I gave my friend a car because he wanted to get some groceries and I didn’t feel like going. And he wanted to test out the vehicle. I only noticed it like a month after... I called a guy and asked him about at least he admitted that he hit the curb. Anyways it seems like a cosmetic and I know that a some shops specialize it repairs. I’m taking mine soon to get it fixed.

 

The wheels are curb magnets. No tire overhang to protect the rims.

 

Any Nissan dealer can refer you to an independent contractor who specializes in repairing scuffed wheels. This is not usually cheap, and most of these independent contractors require cash up front. I am currently having three of my curbed wheels 'properly' repaired at an upscale body shop, and it is costing me $375.00.

 

Do you think I need to repair mine or are they safe to drive on?

 

That kind of damage and as ocd as I am. That would be a whole new wheel replacement for me.

 

Why not plastic dip with mate black. Tons of YouTube video on DIY. Will cost you fraction.

 

Just bite the bullet and get a new wheel. I'd be concerned this is a structural problem down the road. Plus you will get docked uopon tradein.

 

The damage shown in the photo will not make the wheel unsafe. It is virtually all surface marring. Structural damage to the sidewall of a tire can be very dangerous, but I see only signs of light rubbing of the tire sidewall in that photo.

Even though this wheel is still safe, you might want to have a professional reface that part of the wheel for appearances, and so the value of the car will not be diminished should you decide to trade or sell the car.

If you replace the wheel, do not forget to move and take care of the TPMS sensor.

 

Very optimistic view there Light. Consider this, My wife curbed ours @ < 5 mph and it too had similar surface scratches and tire abrasions. We removed the tire from the wheel and found the tire cords were broken on the inside as well as a light crack on the inside of the wheel. I shopped around, finding a new take off wheel on ebay for 230 bucks and a new exact matching tire from Tire Rack for 200 bucks shipped. Less than 500 all in for safety and piece of mind. How can you be sure there is no damage without a though examination?