I can't believe it...I've had my 08 for 3 months now, and just the past 2 weeks, I've noticed slight decreases in tire pressure in the F/R. Well, after the 2nd air fillup, I took her to the stealership and it was confirmed, the front right wheel is bent from the inside, It's only a couple of inches, and that justifies the air loss in the tire.

1. Is it possible to find a wheel shop that might be able to straighten it?
2. If not, where's a good place to find an OEM rim off an 08 besides Egay and Craigslist?

Thanks guys

 

do an internet search for wheel repair + your city name
If its slight- its easily fixed
They can do amazing things for cheap
Find one near you and send them email pics or drop by the shop for an estimate

 

formerly called junkyards- now called `automobile dismantling and recyclers`
are an option to find parts for many years if yours is not fixable

 

Sh!t happens...

A wheel repair place will fix that rim for less than $100 bucks...

 

+1 on that...Havent put a buck in the cage, yet...so no aftermarket rims coming! lol....I'll def check that out

 

Don't worry, many of us were in the similar boat as you are in. My first week of getting the type S rims, I scratched both front ones within a week.

 

Thanks for the help. I spoke with a buddy of mine who knows a wheel shop. I just need him to bang out the rim a bit to get it straight enough so I don't lose any pressure

 

If that works for ya. Personally...I would take the time to get it fixed right or just buy a used one off the black market. They go on sale all the time on here. You just need to find somebody that will seperate em.

 

I know what you mean. Honestly, I spend so much time putting my track bike together, my car barely gets any attention. There's wheels hovering all over Ebay at deals, but honestly, since my car is a lease, do I not have any say whatsoever? I mean, these aren't forged mag or anything..WTF!?!?

It just drives me nuts, that a pothole can do that minimal damage, an throw the cars performance off completely. I noticed minimal vibration in the steering wheel driving back home tonight

 

I was changing the iol on my car and when i was under it, i saw "bent rim" written on the inside of BOTH of my wheels on the drivers side in permanent marker. the have bad curb rash from whoever had it before me so im just looking for a new set.

 

Did you get those rims fixed? I need to get mine fixed as well or get a used set. Let me know man.

 

the price acura charges for a new wheel is 136. thats with the dealer discount

 

They quoted me $335...Havent changed the wheel yet

 

Greco....where did you get that price? I need to get the 4 of mine repaired or changed. I'm wondering which route to go...

 

actually the correct price acura charges the dealers is $158.75. i got into an accident and my wheel needs to be replaced and it says its $158.75

 

^^^according to the estimate

 

There is a shop in Manassas, Va.

 

Is it a repair shop? You have their name?

 

Greco, did you get this quote from a NY stealership? My stealership in Queens told me it was 300+ per wheel. Do you have a number for the location you got the quote from?

 

Paid $300 from my dealership to replace a bent rim as well. Wish they would have quoted me $160 instead.

 

I dont think i want to pay to get it fixed if i can get a new replacement for 160$ but i havent found any prices that low. im going to call my dealship in warwick, RI and find out how much they want for a replacement and ill post the quote

 

Egay is always an option...

 

Not yet, man. I've been extremely busy, plus I've kida kicked it on the back burner for a bit while working on other projects.

 

I've been hearing a wobbling sound and feeling vibration (especially on the highway) which seems like a result of bent rims. Has anyone experienced this before? Would appreciate any help on this. Thanks.

 

Did you hit a pothole? Many people have won claims from their local gov't just by pursuing it. I just ramped a rediculous curb at a local hospital, scratching 2 of my brand new wheels. I'm fighting it because it's a hazard, and I video taped 3 cars hitting it in 11 minutes.

Don't be a sucker. If a pothole that the city should have fixed damaged your vehicle, they are partly responsible.

 

I had a warped rim on my car. Too many pot holes in NYC. I ended up doing a swap for 80 bucks. It was a flat fix. The guy took my old rim + 60 or 80 dollars (I forgot) and gave me a good rim, OEM too.

 

Too many potholes in NYC fo real man. Where did you get that trade? You got a number or name?

 

Here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...93549089091315


fair warning, stay away from these guys,

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...93549089091315

they F***ked my TL up.

 

UPDATE:

So I took the wheel in to Alloy Wheel Mobile Repair and they charged me $175 to straighten out the wheel. A little on the steep end. I couldve bought a new OEM wheel in the box for $235 shipped, but I didnt have time to wait for it. Oh well, next time, I'm working the suspension to swerve around these potholes.