The idea of RimPRO was born in 1994 on a road in desperate need of repair. Tom Merrifield hit a pothole while driving, causing his wheel to bend. Although the wheel was still useable, it caused a vibration throughout his vehicle. The only solution given to Tom was to replace the entire wheel! Tom searched for an alternate, and hopefully cheaper solution, but was unfulfilled. Finally he was forced to replace the wheel with a new one.
After discussing the problem with friend, Chris Priest-Brown, the pair brainstormed ideas on how it might be possible to re-true the wheel. Soon, Chris had designed a concept drawing of a machine that could straighten a bent wheel. .
Incorporated in 1997, RimPRO's success is a combination of both Tom's iron tenacity and their proprietary techniques and machines. These machines do not use any heat and do not compromise the composition or temper of the wheel during straightening. In its seven years of operation, RimPRO's services are now exclusively employed by most New England area European car dealerships including Ferrari of New England, Ferrari of Long Island, Direct Tire, Sullivan Tire, and National Tire and Battery.
While not bad for a fledging enterprise, RimPRO has no inclination of resting on its laurels, and is expanding its offices with the opening of additional locations across the country!