Bent Stock Steel Rims! Can they be repaired???

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Jun 28, 2001 | 06:54 PM
  #1  
Got a 97 Maxima with two slightly bent stock steel rims. The damage causes the car to vibrate at speeds over 65.

Can they be repaired? Car repair shop says no. I'm thinking they just want me to buy new parts from them. Comments please.
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Jun 28, 2001 | 07:18 PM
  #2  
I dinged one of mine
and had to replace it...$65 at a used wheel store. Exact replacement.
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Jun 28, 2001 | 10:18 PM
  #3  
Steel is easier to repair than alloy. So yes, virtually any dented steel rim can be repaired. Some alloy rims which are bent cannot be fixed since the whole process of softening the alloy and then recasting it can weaken the wheel. Steel doesn't have this problem.

Usually a new steel wheel is pretty cheap, below $75 each. That might be cheaper than the repair.
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Jun 30, 2001 | 01:10 AM
  #4  
there is a set for sale on ebay. Might wanna check them out
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Jun 30, 2001 | 05:01 AM
  #5  
Thanks ss2001
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Jun 30, 2001 | 09:24 AM
  #6  
Quote:
Originally posted by 97GXE
Thanks ss2001
No problem. here they are
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...825823&r=0&t=0
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