Bent Rim...Can it be fixed?

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Old 07-20-2005, 11:03 AM
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Bent Rim...Can it be fixed?

Well I was walking out to my car this morning when I saw that my wheel was bent. I have no idea how it happened and cannot think of any crazy driving that could have caused it. Well here are the pics, I would like to know if you guys think it can be fixed and if so where can I take it?

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Old 07-20-2005, 11:23 AM
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Yes, it could be straightened. The metal, if heated and spun, will want to return to its original shape when gently "persuaded" with a rubber mallet or similar tool.

If you are in the SF Bay Area, try Rite Way in Walnut Creek. If not in the area, contact a business that specializes in wheel refinishing.
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Originally Posted by pca7ggr
Yes, it could be straightened. The metal, if heated and spun, will want to return to its original shape when gently "persuaded" with a rubber mallet or similar tool.

If you are in the SF Bay Area, try Rite Way in Walnut Creek. If not in the area, contact a business that specializes in wheel refinishing.
I live in PA, so a bit far, do you know roughly how much it would cost. Also is it bad if I keep driving on it?
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Where in PA are you? if your near NJ, there's a place in Fairfield that's awesome. USA Wheels.
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Originally Posted by goldendragon576
Where in PA are you? if your near NJ, there's a place in Fairfield that's awesome. USA Wheels.
I'm in Allentown PA. I found this place through a dealership that's going to do it for my tommorow. Hopefully it's all good.
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Is it www.wheelcollision.com in Bath, PA? I had them refinish my Racing Hart 3-piece wheels and they did an amazing job.
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you can also try www.fixrim.com or www.fixarim.com (socal only). my bro is getting his 20" work wheel back from wheels america today. cost is $129 for anything and everything on a wheel that is repairable (except chroming, which is extra). i had two different brands of wheels repaired at tru-wheel for around the same price.
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whats up guys im new to this site but im a tl driver and a custom wheel dealer in nyc.
for wheel repairs deal with sports car tire in de 800-752-tire they are the best and
the place in bath pa sends there wheels to this place also ask for chris.
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whats up guys im new to this site but im a tl driver and a custom wheel dealer in nyc.
for wheel repairs deal with sports car tire in de 800-752-tire they are the best and
the place in bath pa sends there wheels to this place also ask for chris. my friend is
blazin tl iwas under his screen name but if you guys have any questions hit me up.
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I had a bent rim just like that one and it was $100 to get it fixed, mounted and balanced with new tire I supplied.
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Shit man, those are nice rims. Hope it comes out ok.
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