plz help, got a rim bent (update with pics)

blkbimmer · 02-18-2007, 12:14 AM

I was driving back from canada today and i hit a pretty big pothole. it was soo hard my cd n screen went blank for few seconds. It drove fine but when i got home, there is a lil bent on the outer lip about few inches long but its bent very slightly. Is there a way of getting this fixed plzzzzz help meeee. What else can I do. I just got these wheels month ago plzzzzz help.

rwwong · 02-18-2007, 12:19 AM

PICS!!! It all depends, look up some local wheel repair shops in town, have them take a look at it. I bent a rim pretty bad and just replaced it based on the how much the repair estimate was. If it's not noticeable, and it's still holding air, just live with it. You're going to hit potholes whether you like it or not.

aztec · 02-18-2007, 12:29 AM

what kind of wheels?? 3pc? 1pc cast? ???

blkbimmer · 02-18-2007, 01:51 AM

its a one piece rim. m adding the pics now

IMJUSS2NASTY · 02-18-2007, 04:15 AM

That can be bend back. Go to a local Rim store, it should cost around 100 or 150 to repair.

sbkim · 02-18-2007, 10:52 AM

What wheels are those? Were they replicas? Thanks

blkbimmer · 02-18-2007, 12:20 PM

hp racing razr's. But i dont think wheels had anything to do with the damage, it was just a horrible pothole

CirrusSR22 · 02-18-2007, 12:23 PM

There are alloy wheel repair shops around. Search for one in your area, and they should let you know if it can be saved.

blkbimmer · 02-18-2007, 04:28 PM

yeah, i checked it today outside and the outer lip doesnt look that bad at all. SO i hope it can be fixed.

HRC · 02-18-2007, 04:33 PM

I would buy another one. It can't be that expensive right? IMO, once a rim is bent, it can never be true 360 degress ever again.

Danny

blkbimmer · 02-18-2007, 05:13 PM

what if its just the lip that is bent not the entire rim itself,, why replace the entire rim?

HRC · 02-18-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blkbimmer

what if its just the lip that is bent not the entire rim itself,, why replace the entire rim?

If it's just the lip, and it balances true, then you'll be fine.

Danny

blkbimmer · 02-18-2007, 08:08 PM

thanks, yah i think i ll take it to the tire shop tomarrow to see how the rim looks under the tire n if other things are fine.. then i ll find a rim shop to get it fixed.

02-18-2007, 12:14 AM	#1
blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	plz help, got a rim bent (update with pics) I was driving back from canada today and i hit a pretty big pothole. it was soo hard my cd n screen went blank for few seconds. It drove fine but when i got home, there is a lil bent on the outer lip about few inches long but its bent very slightly. Is there a way of getting this fixed plzzzzz help meeee. What else can I do. I just got these wheels month ago plzzzzz help. __________________ Last edited by blkbimmer; 02-18-2007 at 01:57 AM.. Reason: pictures added
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rwwong Captain 115 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2008 Jeep Hemi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	PICS!!! It all depends, look up some local wheel repair shops in town, have them take a look at it. I bent a rim pretty bad and just replaced it based on the how much the repair estimate was. If it's not noticeable, and it's still holding air, just live with it. You're going to hit potholes whether you like it or not. __________________ www.richardwestleywong.com
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aztec Bean2GO 18 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X4 M40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	what kind of wheels?? 3pc? 1pc cast? ??? __________________
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blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	its a one piece rim. m adding the pics now __________________
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IMJUSS2NASTY Banned 22 Rep 579 Posts Drives: BMW 335I MONTEGO BLUE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	That can be bend back. Go to a local Rim store, it should cost around 100 or 150 to repair.
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sbkim Lieutenant 59 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2021 X7 M50i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	What wheels are those? Were they replicas? Thanks
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blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	hp racing razr's. But i dont think wheels had anything to do with the damage, it was just a horrible pothole __________________
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CirrusSR22 Major 342 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	There are alloy wheel repair shops around. Search for one in your area, and they should let you know if it can be saved.
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blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	yeah, i checked it today outside and the outer lip doesnt look that bad at all. SO i hope it can be fixed. __________________
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I would buy another one. It can't be that expensive right? IMO, once a rim is bent, it can never be true 360 degress ever again. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	what if its just the lip that is bent not the entire rim itself,, why replace the entire rim? __________________
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blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	thanks, yah i think i ll take it to the tire shop tomarrow to see how the rim looks under the tire n if other things are fine.. then i ll find a rim shop to get it fixed. __________________
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