Bent Rims.......Fixable?

[Scoobypup]

I ride on a pair of 225/40/18 TSW Revo R's. I recently had the luck of introducing my rims to a nice HUGE pothole. I was in a left turn and hit both left side rims. I seem to have put a slight dent on the inside of each rim. The outter looks ok, but you can see a small "bump" when rotating the wheel and looking at the inside.
My question: Is it possible to have this fixed or am I SOL? I am going in to have my alignment and everything checked out this next weekend. I am going to have them check to make sure it is safe to ride with my rims like that also. I just don't know if the damage can be undone or not. If so, where might I be able to take it and what would an estimated cost be?
Thanks for all the info.

[Scoobypup]

Also, I wouldn't normally care about this since you can't see the dent unless you get under my car. But I can kinda feel the flat spot while driving and it really bugs me. It's like a constant reminder of my stupidity.

[Beyond Imagination]

Bring your car in to a local wheel restoration shop .. they'll have it fixed for you ...

[Dezoris]

Unless the wheel is forged it is best to buy a new rim unless you can't afford it.

Some places are ggod at restorimg, but most rims unless they are forged have some wheel hop when balenced, that bothers me.

[Spunkymonkey]

If it is only a slight dent, it shouldn't be too much trouble in fixing it. My sister did the same to one of her ROH rims here and it cost her $90 AU to fix. If its a one piece wheel it will probably cost less to fix then a 3 piece wheel. The wheel still drove fine afterwards, just you have to check the tyre pressure more often, incase air seeps out, if its still not 100% round.

[EliteAccordPH]

Originally posted by Spunkymonkey
If it is only a slight dent, it shouldn't be too much trouble in fixing it. My sister did the same to one of her ROH rims here and it cost her $90 AU to fix. If its a one piece wheel it will probably cost less to fix then a 3 piece wheel. The wheel still drove fine afterwards, just you have to check the tyre pressure more often, incase air seeps out, if its still not 100% round.

Ditto. But if it can't be fixed dont' be cheap because its your life that is riding on those rims.

[evergruven]

Originally posted by Spunkymonkey
its a one piece wheel it will probably cost less to fix then a 3 piece wheel

I thought 3-piecers were easier to fix in most cases because you could just fix or replace the damaged part rather than buying a new wheel? I guess it depends on the damage, eh?

[Spunkymonkey]

Originally posted by evergruven


I thought 3-piecers were easier to fix in most cases because you could just fix or replace the damaged part rather than buying a new wheel? I guess it depends on the damage, eh?

Yep, it does depend on the damage. 3 piece wheels are usually worth more, and I've had a friend who buckled a couple of rims, and they were very pricey to fix!