beeRandon

Not sure if you guys can notice it, but if it was shown to you in person you'd notice it.
I was doing 75 on the highway & hit a pot hole couldn't dodge it in time it was at night.
Think I have to buy a new one or is it fixable?
It's on the right side btw.

Obscene14

That looks fixable. Doesn't even look like the paint cracked. Probably around $50-75 to fix it depending on where you go.

I bent a wheel a few years ago and it looked like your yours. Pretty minor. I was charged $50. That's how i came up with that dollar amount.

beeRandon

You think any car repair shop is able to fix it, or someone that probably does the rim part? Sorry for such a noob question. Never dealt with something like this.

Alius

That doesn't look that bad, is it possible to hammer it with some towels attached so you don't scratch it? lol

beeRandon

I dont trust myself to even do that, cuz I know it would be uneven. I'd rather let the professionals do it. Hahaha.

VelvetFog

That can be fixed, but take it to a professional. In addition to the damage at the edge, you need to check to see if the whole wheel is bent. Check the roundness and lateral runout.

TimboIS

Just buy a new one! Why risk your life and others. Could have stress crack, etc. AND file a claim with the TX highways.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

no you have to heat the wheel up so it can be fixed

Lextacy03

Few months ago had to replace the rim on the F430. Luckily is was on the way home less then a mile from the house. Pockets are a little lighter now.

moose66

Looks fixable. Did the tire lose air? That is usually a good indicator on how much out of shape the wheel really is. You probably will not be able to get it done at a body shop though. They'll just send it (and charge you more to do so) where you should be going in the first place. Somewhere that repairs wheels to OEM specs. Depending on where you live, you should have no problem finding one. I have even seen some who will come to you. Be careful though, these are your wheels you are dealing with. Life depends on it.

Of course as mentioned, the alternative is to buy a new one and not worry about repair quality. Good Luck!

jcheng

I'd get a new wheel. Once a wheel bends it jeopardizes the structural integrity of the wheel.

Mr_VFS1

You can get a new wheel on Sewell at a good price with the CL discount

beeRandon

I'd like someone else to confirm JUST incase.
I'm about to order a new stock rim for my IS350 FSport since it got bent.
The front wheel size is 18x8 and the rear is 18x8.5 correct?

jcheng

You are correct.

beeRandon

Preciate it very much. The wait begins.