Bent Rims, what should i do???

Cloud9blue · 01-31-2009, 04:33 PM

yea, just notice the bent rim today (front driver side). i am pretty sure it is from the crater i hit on the highway two weeks ago. tire pressure is still good (37.5psi slightly higher than the day i filled it up due to warmer temperature) and there is no vibration at high speed. but i still little bit worry since i have no idea how strong those inexpensive gravity cast rims are.

take a look at those pictures, what do you think i should about it.

Cloud9blue · 01-31-2009, 10:18 PM

guys, should i replace them?

VMRWheels · 02-01-2009, 03:15 PM

The bend looks like nothing too major. If its not leaking air, then it should be fine to drive on. I would still suggest getting it replaced. Repairing it might cost as much as buying a new one.

-Charles@VMRWheels

J BONE · 02-01-2009, 03:24 PM

Send a PM to UdubBadger, he knows a guy that might be able to fix that for you. He is local.

Gary@TireRack · 02-02-2009, 09:50 AM

Have the tire dismounted and checked for damage as well. In the meantime watch for a bubble to form in the sidewall near that bend.

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