Bent rim... Noooo!
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Racer
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From: Kissimmee FL
Bent rim... Noooo!
So, I just got my first set of tires for the car... had the shop do a Road Force balance on them but found out that 2 of my rims (one front, one rear... both on the right side) were bent on the inside bead. The front tire would not balance, but the rear would... So, I have the Polished aluminum C5 rims on it and now I need to get replacements. I think I will get a full set of 4 since the ones I have are slightly scratched and I don't want one side looking better than the other. Anyone know of a good place to find these rims? I am also considering getting some aftermarket rims instead of the stock polished aluminum, but I can't afford a whole lot. Opinions... Comments???
Thanks, guys...
Thanks, guys...
Racer
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I had a similar thing happen to me...........I searched a lot of places, but I found what I needed, which are the 50th Anniverary wheels, front right and rear right for $185/each at: Detroit wheel & tire. Good Luck
http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/s...2003&model=776
http://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/s...2003&model=776
Last edited by Robertelarkin; Jul 21, 2008 at 03:45 PM.
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Strange, I just bought new tires and hadmy polished OEM wheels road force balanced and both right side were also bent.....
Check out the C5 parts for sale section.
Mine were able to be balanced so I wont be competing against you....
Check out the C5 parts for sale section.
Mine were able to be balanced so I wont be competing against you....
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There are probably a lot of places that can straighten them for you. I have one here locally that has done several for me for $45 each. You might ask one of your local tire shops if they can recommend one close to you.
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Try House of Wheels, TomZWheels, or one of the vendors on the forum that specializes in used parts.