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Old 11-24-2015, 04:53 PM
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Slightly bent wheel

Around a year ago I hit a large pothole (Thank you NYC DOT for fixing the roads in a timely fashion........a$$holes) resulting in a slight dent, almost unnoticeable. I'm wondering if I should repair it or just keep driving? if it is indeed fixable, can someone recommend a reputable wheel repair shop in NYC?
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Old 11-24-2015, 06:21 PM
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If it balances out, don't worry about it. If is really slight, you will never notice.
If it bugs you, it should be under $150 to get it fixed.
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Old 11-25-2015, 08:49 AM
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Have a tire shop take the tire off and see if the wheel bead is damaged. I doubt it is damaged or it would leak air.
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Old 11-25-2015, 09:13 AM
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^that would be a waste of money.
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Old 11-25-2015, 11:48 AM
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Piece of mind is worth something
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Old 11-25-2015, 12:09 PM
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You should have a shop check the runout on the wheel. Limit is 0.3 mm / 0.012 inches per the service manual.
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Old 11-25-2015, 01:25 PM
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If you hit the pot hole to cause a dent in the wheel, then you could have suspension, steering, tire and alignment problems. A lot of these things are unseen by the untrained eye. I would get it checked out. As someone suggested peace of mind is worth something.
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It happened a year ago per the OP.
If there aren't tire wear problems, then it isn't hurting anything.
I spent 5 years as a mechanic, and wheel and tire and suspension is my thing.
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