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Bent rim, repair or replace?

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Old 03-01-2015, 03:48 PM
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Bent rim, repair or replace?

After having my wheels balanced one ended up being bent on the inside, so it was put on the right rear. I have a small but noticeable shimmy at highway speeds. Local places can straighten it for around $40 (I think with a hammer). I'm sure when I ask if it will still shake on the highway they will say no. Will it ride smooth with a quality repair or should I just buy another rim? Thanks.





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The shop that balanced your wheels should be able to tell the severity of the bent. If it is really minor, try to fix it first.
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Thanks for the reply, that's exactly what I did and the rim is fried.
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Old 03-17-2015, 02:38 PM
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Steelies, alloy, or aftermarket and how bent it is would influence the answer.
$40 isn't much if it fixes your problem, but I would get a guarantee on that work if the wheel isn't round. As I was once told, "you can balance an egg, but doesn't mean it will roll well."
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I found out my egg rolls like frankinstein. Time for a new one.
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