I bent my rim
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I bent my rim
I bent my rim, but the mechanic was able to put on counter weights to the point that the shaking at 60+ is no longer an issue. Does anyone know if I continue to run it will it have a long term negative affect? Or should I just open my wallet and let $400 pour out for a new rim? All comments are appreciated.
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If the balance is ok and the bend isn't bad enough to cause a leak or a blowout you should be fine. My hurricane wheels are the softest metal I have ever seen in a wheel. When I bought my truck two of my wheels were corroded on. I tried every trick I knew and after a weekend gave up and took it to a tire shop. It took them 3 days to get them off and they were so bent up they were barely usable, I drove with them like that for a couple months until I found my replacements,
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You could get an estimate from a wheel repair shop to see if it is worth fixing. I'd suggest you try that first, sometimes they can be fixed, sometimes they cannot.
If not then perhaps try to find a used or refurbished wheel if you want to save some cash - maybe call Motorcars LTD and see if they have one, or try Wheels America or another refurbishment shop. Either way stick with a reputable seller if buying used so you know you won't get a bent one.
Either way personally I'd want to get the issue addressed rather than worry about balancing it right with every set of tires.
If not then perhaps try to find a used or refurbished wheel if you want to save some cash - maybe call Motorcars LTD and see if they have one, or try Wheels America or another refurbishment shop. Either way stick with a reputable seller if buying used so you know you won't get a bent one.
Either way personally I'd want to get the issue addressed rather than worry about balancing it right with every set of tires.
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