Oops...
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Oops...
While driving through a construction zone the other day, the lane was so tight I inadvertently hit one of those really large yellow speed bumps with my left front tire. The ones that are about as big as a grapefruit. Needless to say, I wasn't happy about it but I kept monitoring the tire pressure and it seemed fine until my house painter was looking at the car he said "is there something wrong with your tire?"....Looks like I might have bent the wheel....ugh....anyone know the cost of a GS Painted Black wheel?
Last edited by Myfourth1; 08-04-2018 at 08:42 PM.
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Don't know about the wheel, but it looks like you damaged the tire structure. That sidewall isn't right.
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The wheel might not be damaged - if it's bent, it should be an easy fix for a wheel-straightening specialist for about $80-$100. No need to "replace" the wheel unless it's cracked.
The tire, however, is toast. It needs to replaced.
The tire, however, is toast. It needs to replaced.
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House of wheels (Bob) forum vendor - awesome quality oem replacement wheels at decent prices - sells them separate - highly recommend - bought nickel pearl Z06 wheel was an excellent product and color match
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...wout-sale.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...wout-sale.html
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You don't think the tire is simply conforming to the shape of the bend in the wheel? I'll take it to the dealer first to diagnose it and see what a replacement tire and/or wheel costs. I'm not interested in repairing the wheel. It will never be right in my mind.
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Looking around $400 (estimate) at House of wheels - not replica either spot on - not used - brand new wheels - I was impressed - be careful buying used you cant tell they are bent until you take to tire shop hence my purchase at House of wheels after buying a used wheel learned my lesson the hard way - good luck
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looks more like the tire is messed up than the wheel, but get both checked. If you do need a wheel, check with one of the forum wheel vendors for an OEM replacement.
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From the picture you posted, I think the tire is damaged.
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Well we'll see when I take it to the dealer. A tire is about $400 and the OEM wheel is $425 from House off Wheels. I just hope it's not both....ugh....
I hope I can get to the dealer this week as I am in the process of moving into my new house and it's going to be a hectic week for sure...
I hope I can get to the dealer this week as I am in the process of moving into my new house and it's going to be a hectic week for sure...
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I cannot imagine that you are going to like what the dealer tells ya. But, best of luck!
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taking it to the dealer LOL for tires and rim. That will be $3,850.00 please. sorry about the accident but that's the LAST place on planet earth I would go.