Bent Rim.
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So last weekend I take my car in for service and the manager points out my tire is damaged (bulge in the sidewall) but says "good news, we have them in stock and can replace it for only $250!" Screw that I say, I just had another tire replaced at the Shell next to my office for $199 w/ tax!
Well I take it to that Shell (last time, I think they scratched the rim) and after the new tire is put on I start to notice a shimmy on the highway. I take it back to 2 places to get it balanced and both say the rim is bent.
Now I'm worried that the tire I just put on will get ruined in the same way... is it possible for a bent rim to cause tire damage over time?
Anyway, I was planning on ordering a new (used) rim off eBay, but thought I'd check here first... anyone with Aftermarket wheels in the tri-state area want to sell me an OEM rim?
Well I take it to that Shell (last time, I think they scratched the rim) and after the new tire is put on I start to notice a shimmy on the highway. I take it back to 2 places to get it balanced and both say the rim is bent.
Now I'm worried that the tire I just put on will get ruined in the same way... is it possible for a bent rim to cause tire damage over time?
Anyway, I was planning on ordering a new (used) rim off eBay, but thought I'd check here first... anyone with Aftermarket wheels in the tri-state area want to sell me an OEM rim?
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Originally Posted by NDLunchbox
So last weekend I take my car in for service and the manager points out my tire is damaged (bulge in the sidewall) but says "good news, we have them in stock and can replace it for only $250!" Screw that I say, I just had another tire replaced at the Shell next to my office for $199 w/ tax!
Well I take it to that Shell (last time, I think they scratched the rim) and after the new tire is put on I start to notice a shimmy on the highway. I take it back to 2 places to get it balanced and both say the rim is bent.
Now I'm worried that the tire I just put on will get ruined in the same way... is it possible for a bent rim to cause tire damage over time?
Anyway, I was planning on ordering a new (used) rim off eBay, but thought I'd check here first... anyone with Aftermarket wheels in the tri-state area want to sell me an OEM rim?
Well I take it to that Shell (last time, I think they scratched the rim) and after the new tire is put on I start to notice a shimmy on the highway. I take it back to 2 places to get it balanced and both say the rim is bent.
Now I'm worried that the tire I just put on will get ruined in the same way... is it possible for a bent rim to cause tire damage over time?
Anyway, I was planning on ordering a new (used) rim off eBay, but thought I'd check here first... anyone with Aftermarket wheels in the tri-state area want to sell me an OEM rim?
Not so much with the car. But with the tire. It wont wear evenly. It's like driving around with an unbalanced tire. It'll start to cup.
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