BrasilGus

I just switched out of my winter wheels and hit a giant pothole. I had to drive from Boston to Ithaca (350 mi) with a bent wheel, which annoyed the hell out of me. First there was the shaking steering wheel, which was pretty noticeable. The wheel also made a humming sound which was never there before the wheel got bent. I'm wondering if its dangerous to drive with the wheel like this. The bend is fairly small, and the tire's fine.

IronMike

I'm driving on three bent wheels cause I don't have the $$$ to have them repaired or get new wheels.

BrasilGus

I don't have enough to buy new wheels either, so I was wondering if you could fix them

KrautRice_A4 atl-atl

I have 8 yes 8!! of the same rims because i keep bending them beyond repair!!! I think ill be getting some different ones this summer! Thats Chicago for ya.

IronMike

$80/rim to refinish. Not really worth it in my opinion.

IronMike

What rim do you run? I want to get something stronger than what I have now.

Eh-Pfour

repaired and refinished it to look like new. Very impressive. My next option was a wheel from the wreckers for 200$.

AudiOx

Check through the back ads in automotive magazines like European Car or call your dealership. They can refer you to someone in your area.

I had a major dent in a 16" wheel from a 60mph pothole hit (it took out the tire sidewall too). I got it rewelded/machined up to factory specs. It cost $120 in November '97. I also had two other 16" wheels refinished which involves repairing minor scratches and repainting. That was $65 each at that same time. I was very pleased with the quality, but it sure is expensive. The cost went up with wheel size too.

SnoStr

If you're in Boston, Call Rim and Wheel Works. They just quoted me 115 to straighten a wheel.

M.S.G.

I've done it a number of times. 17" are about $130 depending on the degree.