Bent Tire
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[C6 DVL]
You mean bent rim?
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You can bend the steel belts in a tire, which will cause the tire to Wobble. I don't think there is a cure for this. Two years ago I bent the left front and rear rims on my way to Tennessee.
It drove pretty good up to 75mph and then you could feel it. Also put a bulge in the front tire. Didn't have to worry about a speeding ticket on that trip.
You mean bent rim?________________________________________ ____________________
You can bend the steel belts in a tire, which will cause the tire to Wobble. I don't think there is a cure for this. Two years ago I bent the left front and rear rims on my way to Tennessee.
It drove pretty good up to 75mph and then you could feel it. Also put a bulge in the front tire. Didn't have to worry about a speeding ticket on that trip.
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Depending on the damage, it may not be repairable, and those places would be well equipped to locate a new rim.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
You guys knew what I meant...
bent RIM or WHEEL. My BAD
See what I get for trying to help a friend.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
:See what I get for trying to help a friend.
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Originally Posted by C6 DVL
If you have blown a bubble in the tire, you need a new tire. If you bent the alloy wheel, you need to look in the back of any automotive magazine for a rim job service. I don't know how feasible it is. You would need to send your rim out to be serviced.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Can someone give me a good place to fix a bent RIM near Stamford, CT.
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Ed has the name of a good rim job guy.
Place is on Canal St...Canal Wheel & Tire I believe. They have computer controlled sensors to measure the deviation of your rim (outer and inner). They can also weld any damaged material. Ask for Kim to handle your rim.
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Place is on Canal St...Canal Wheel & Tire I believe. They have computer controlled sensors to measure the deviation of your rim (outer and inner). They can also weld any damaged material. Ask for Kim to handle your rim.
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For the record - that's two smart mouth remarks that I haven't made today.
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Originally Posted by C6 DVL
you need to look in the back of any automotive magazine for a rim job service. .
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What I want to know is: how did you damage the rim? Is it no longer rounded? Is it now squared at all? Damaged rims by hard objects can require material be grafted on, so you want to make sure the proctologist, er rim dr, can handle aluminum.
You should also as Stephen about upgrading to bling.
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You should also as Stephen about upgrading to bling.
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