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03-02-2008, 02:55 PM
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bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
I ran over a pot whole and bent the front lip and the back lip of my rim.
When I check the tire p ressure it seems normal and doesnt seem to be leaking, is there a hazard involved, what will happen to this rim over time should I have to order a new one??! http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/0...11134598_o.jpg there is a link to how bad of a bend it is.. thank you guys also do you know of any companies that melt down rims in exchange for money, if so please give me their contact info!
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03-02-2008, 03:01 PM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
rims look ok! just be carefull with checking the pressure at first, make sure its still holding. and as for the long term, as long as you dont feel/here viberations at about 75-80mph, then you should be ok to continue to drive on it!
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03-02-2008, 03:01 PM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
Just take it to a tire/wheel shop and they should be able to bend that back out. It doesn't look too bad. Should be fixable, and probably not too too much $$$
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03-02-2008, 03:13 PM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
i just dont want the tire to blow on the high way and then have to change it or cause any accident,
Can anyone recommend a wheel bending shop...?
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03-02-2008, 03:29 PM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
lets say I was driving on the high way and something happend, would the tire simply just loose air and become flat or would it fly off or what would happen..
what is the danger level at say 45- 80mph...
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03-02-2008, 03:57 PM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
lol if the tire is holding pressure, then drive to anyware (lambs, firestone, etc) and they will fix the rim. aslong as the tire holds pressure, and doesnt shake from 65-80mph, then i would say you are prefectly fine! worst case, the wheel is off balance and you NEED to get it bent back... (been their, done this!)
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03-02-2008, 08:12 PM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
Just take it to a shop and see if they can fix it. It probably wont hurt to drive on it but I wouldn't ride on it to long with out getting it fixed.
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03-03-2008, 08:17 AM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
Should be fine, your not gonna lost control if your tire gets flat. If you're really that concerned about it I would recommend you make sure that tire is on the rear as opposed to the front.
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03-03-2008, 11:13 AM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
called fire stone and belle tire
fire stone said they cant do anything unless it is a steel rim and belle tire says they cant do anything... maybe I will have the the rim melted down and get 10 bux toward a new one... any other ideas people.
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03-03-2008, 11:24 AM
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Re: bent my rim in 2 spots =[ can i still use it?
try lambs... thats B/S! your local mazda dealer will do it... i had my rim fixed their... the rim on the infinity...
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