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Old 08-18-2004, 07:02 PM
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Default I think I dented my rim. =\

I was out driving last night and as I came around a curve I heard a huge thud. Looked back and there was a large rock in the road. I think I might have dented my front left rim. =\

Anyone know how much an OEM rim costs? I know there are some dealers on here, maybe they can help me out.

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Old 08-18-2004, 07:20 PM
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just dont replace it ... let the tire wear out till its time for you to change it. then get an aftermarket rims and tires... thats what im going to do with mine. Still trying to avoid getting my rims scratched so i can sell it.
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Originally Posted by MunchE
I was out driving last night and as I came around a curve I heard a huge thud. Looked back and there was a large rock in the road. I think I might have dented my front left rim. =\

Anyone know how much an OEM rim costs? I know there are some dealers on here, maybe they can help me out.

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Take it to a tire center for their opinion. I would not continue to drive as you could have damaged something underneath the car as well as making the car unbalanced. They should be able to put the car on a lift and get a good look. If the rim is the only problem, you could probably live with it or just buy a new one.

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You should be able to tell if it's dented. First off, you should feel a vibration through your steering wheel. That doesn't necessarily mean you dented the rim, it could just be an alignment or balance problem. If you have a vibration, try rotating your tires. While you're at it, inspect the lip of the rim you suspect and see if there's a dent or any damage to the tire. If there's a bulge in the sidewall, you should probably have it replaced. If you see no damage, put your front wheels on the rear and see if the vibration goes away or lessens. You might want to have your suspect wheel inspected as well. It might need to be rebalanced (if a weight flew off or something.)

If you have no problems while driving, and feel no vibrations, and a visual inspection turns up nothing, everything is probably ok.
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Old 08-19-2004, 03:37 AM
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Put the lil donut spare on. Then buy 3 more to match. That would be a unique ride.
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lol
Dude, those 135/60A 15 tires/wheels are hot!!!
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Put the lil donut spare on. Then buy 3 more to match. That would be a unique ride.
lol don't for get to paint it to match your car. This kid at my college had his celica rolling on two donuts for rear tires for an entire semester. I'm like "Dude, spend the money and buy some new tires." He's like "can't afford it."

Yeah, but he can afford to go to DNA Lounge every Saturday night for the entire semester. $20 cover plus drinks. He had took five saturdays off and studied instead he'd have tires AND a passing grade.

Priorities...
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good idea...just wait it out until a new set of rims
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Originally Posted by Rodax
Put the lil donut spare on. Then buy 3 more to match. That would be a unique ride.
Have you seen our donut? It looks black when it's in your trunk, but the outside is a NASTY light brown color. Not tan. Maybe tan with a touch of orange.
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only if you got the tire and rim warranty...
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I have one for sale for $180 shipped. I have one guy interested, but if he doesn't come through it can be yours. Let me know....
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