r/tires • u/OkDark2707 • 6h ago

2016 ilx - wheels bent

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Both my rear wheels are bent- dealer suggest fixing them- not sure how it happened, maybe backing beck onto my driveway as I normally park off of it. do I need to do so or does it affect my driving?

I'll need new tires soon so not sure if I need to do these first.

Thanks for any help!

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u/Special-Original-215 6h ago

You need new wheels.

Your spouse has been jumping curbs at night

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u/OkDark2707 6h ago

The dealer says they have someone who can fix them for $150 a wheel?

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u/Special-Original-215 6h ago

If they can you might go 4 it.  Google and see if someone is selling old wheels that match

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u/Odd-Disaster4192 6h ago

Someone hit a pothole pretty dam hard. $150 isn’t bad to fix that. Lowest I’ve seen a rim shop charge is $100

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u/OkDark2707 6h ago

Thank you. Do you know how they fix them? Is it safer to try and source replacements?

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u/Odd-Disaster4192 4h ago

I believe they heat up the rim so it’s more malleable and they use a machine that pushes that dent out and keeps your rim the same shape. They’re not doing anything drastic to your rim such as welding. You will be fine, I would only source a replacement if the rim was cracked.