Bent wheel repair or replace
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2016
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Bent wheel repair or replace
I hit a chunk of concrete this morning on my way home from work traveling at a pretty fast speed and it blew out my tire and bent the heck out of my wheel. I've read and heard mixed things on repairing bent wheels. What is the overall consensus on repairing bent wheels? If that is not the right thing to do where can I buy an 18x9.5" satin reproduction cup wheel? I've found tons of sets online but no one selling individual wheels. Any and all help appreciated.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Indianapolis IN
I would replace it but there are places that may be able to fix it based on certain overall measurements. Between repair and paint/powdercoat that probably wont match correctly, why put yourself through it.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Shenandoah Valley Virginia
IMHO that wheel is toast - throw it and the tire away. Do a forum search, and I'm sure you can find a vendor offering that type of wheel. Also watch the forum parts for sale section - it's a great source of misc parts.
