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Old 08-01-2011, 07:14 PM
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Last time I got my tires rotated I was told that my rim was slightly bent , should I leave it or get a new one? :Confused:
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:33 PM
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Umm, kinda obvious, get a new one.
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Umm, kinda obvious, get a new one.
Should've stated then, he was able to balance it out though, more weight then usual but it worked. Thanks though :p
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If it's not cracked or warped too much should be ok. If you have the funds, I'd replace it when you can.
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Originally Posted by ZMagic97
If it's not cracked or warped too much should be ok. If you have the funds, I'd replace it when you can.
That's the answer I was looking for ! Appreciate the help! Thanks alot :thumbsup;
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What problems can you experience if you don't replace it ?
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What kind of rim is it?

If it is OEM, I would keep my eye on the Billboard and you should eventually find one cheap.
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Just get it straightened. There's a lit of shops out there that will fix then relatively cheap.
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Originally Posted by Halas
What kind of rim is it?

If it is OEM, I would keep my eye on the Billboard and you should eventually find one cheap.
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Originally Posted by jsears
Just get it straightened. There's a lit of shops out there that will fix then relatively cheap.
Can the straighten non steal wheels? Use it as spare, watch craigslist list, I see single factory wheels often.
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