Bent Rim!
02-15-2010, 04:15 PM
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So I was on I95 on Friday when I hit a pothole going about 70-80. Both rims went flat and both have dents(inside). I bought new tires today and had the car aligned. However, the car is vibrating from 45mph and over. It's extremely annoying. I'm thinking either the tires weren't balanced right, or the bent rims werent able to be balanced 100%. Anyone have any experience with this? I havent checked to see if they put my hub rings back on. I have the Miro M6 reps. Anyways, any input would be much appreciated. Thanks guys!
02-15-2010, 04:24 PM
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If the rims are bent you'll have to get them fixed, there's no easy way around it. There is a place near Hagerstown, MD that specializes in wheels repair (you need to ship the wheels to them). Costs about $80 per wheel and turn around time is about a week.
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02-15-2010, 04:41 PM
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02-15-2010, 04:52 PM
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If the rims are bent you'll have to get them fixed, there's no easy way around it. There is a place near Hagerstown, MD that specializes in wheels repair (you need to ship the wheels to them). Costs about $80 per wheel and turn around time is about a week.
Let me find the number and get back to you.
Let me find the number and get back to you.
02-15-2010, 06:35 PM
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Awesome, you guys just confirmed what I feared. Thanks for all the info. I'll check with Richmond BMW and ZEN I would definitely appreciate the info. Thanks guys
02-17-2010, 08:04 AM
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02-17-2010, 08:23 AM
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Do not go to BMW for anything, unless it's covered under warranty. Take it to an indepedent wheel shop and they'll fix it. They heat up the wheel and remold it so it's perfectly round again. It's a pretty crazy technique. If the place says they bang it out, don't leave your wheels there.