2MCHPWR

hi - I had a blow out at the Glen last year.
Now the wheels has a slight bend in it (i see it on the wheel balancer).
Will it be safe to race on if I get it repaired?

like this one (not mine):

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...ine-wheel.html

sperkins

I've had several bent OEM C5Z wheels fixed locally with great results.
I have 2 that I'm taking next week.

brkntrxn

I have had a bent wheel straightened and then used for street and track duty with success.

von zoom

I bought a set of used CCW rims, and the two fronts had a slight bend along the inside part of the rim. Had both straightened, and have noticed no ill effect at the track. Tires balanced perfectly.
vz

RaleighSS

guess that is an overwhelming yes. I would still use your best judgment If you are looking for used track wheels you may be able to find one cheep that has never been bent for near the cost of a repair but I do agree with every one here that should be no problem :-)

yow

Where can you get a bent wheel repaired? I'm in Clarksville, TN (north of Nashville). I don't know where I would go to get a wheel repaired.

And what's a fair price?

sperkins

I use these guys. $85 for a basic repair the last time I went.

http://hubcapnwheel.com/

yow

After the repair, does the wheel need to be repainted? (Forgive my ignorance.)

mr.beachcomber

Check with whoever is doing the repair work to see if repainting the wheel is included or extra. (Obviously repainting wasn't part of the deal on the rim you used for an example.)

I used these people in Bath, PA. They repair & refinish the wheel to OEM specs, but the price includes everything necessary to achieve that finish. (No piecemeal jobs, just the whole enchilada!)

von zoom

You may wish to check with a tire dealer in Nashville,or in Clarksville. Most have someone who comes to their shop to work on bent rims. I paid $75.00 to have mine fixed. No paint was required in my case.
Good luck
vz

yow

Thanks! I called and found that the Wheel Shop nearby does it for $60. If I have to get it/them repainted, it'll be a good excuse to powdercoat my CG rims black like I want.

I have shake/vib at all speeds, more noticeably at higher speeds. I want to get it all sorted out before AMP in May.

Thanks again and God bless!