Re: It's probably fine

At my last oil change we noticed the inside part of the rim of a front wheel slightly bent. Visible when spinning the wheel. The outside part is fine. It must have happened last Summer on our road trip out east where I hit a couple of nasty potholes. I never noriced any vibration.

Would it be safe to continue driving it that way, or should I try to get that inside portion straightened, or replace the rim? Trying to decide the best option as I also have to buy new tires this year.

hard to know, especially without a picture. have a wheel repair specialist look at it. i had a wheel straightened for $125. maybe the same shop can supply the tires, mount and balance for ease and/or a better deal.

Ich weiss jetzt,
was kein Engel weiss.

If it balances and doesn't bother you then you can leave it alone. Most tire shops can straighten it out, usually for a modest fee.

Thanks. There's a tire shop called Rim Doctor, with a lot of good reviews, in town. Once I take the car out of storage (just getting another dumping of snow today ) I'll have them take a look at it. The tire on that wheel hasn't lost any pressure since I put it away at the end of November.

... if it didn't lose pressure immediately with the impacts, (didn't open the bead) that would be further assurance..

Ich weiss jetzt,
was kein Engel weiss.

Hi Guenter,

Rim Dr. is a great choice. I used them for curb rash 3 years ago and he did an amazing job.
I would give them a call and tell then your situation.

Mike.

MIKELLIG

Thanks Mike. You confirm the positive reviews they have. I'm planning take the car and have them look at it once I unhibernate it.