bonedog

The service department determined that my steering wheel starts vibrating when I hit 62 MPH because of a bent right front wheel. $780 to replace.

Other than using my body shop buddies to put a look out for some, I thought I'd check with you guys here for any tips on good places across the country to find one (preferrably used) so I can go easy on the pocket book.

It's the 18", 5-spoke aluminum alloy one.

Thanks!

Adamjeeps

Good luck finding one. IF you can't locate one you could always go aftermarket and get some nicer wheels for not too much more than 1 stocker.

RX330inFL

You might get lucky on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/74171...Q5fAccessories

cdnewton

On my brother's RL, we went to a wheel repair shop and they fixed it for around $95. If it isn't bent too bad, might be worth a shot. I realize you aren't in Denver, but ....

http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/auto_wheels.shtml

vg1134

I agree- I would try a professional rim repair shop. you be surprised what can be fixed. If you are really picky in regards to it being 100% perfect. then at least having the rim repaired will give a longer period of time to search for a good used replacement.

tommewin

Maybe use your spare wheel and then replace your spare with a cheaper wheel.

pauljcl

Indeed, and have the repaired rim as your spare.

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

Great suggestion.

Not sure pricing in the USA. But a local shop charges about 80$ a wheel for a simple alloy repair.

Mind you, what you have is a simple one-piece alloy. Once you start playing with 2-pc wheels, chrome, specific paint finish etc, it can get costly.

I'd personally go and get it refinished, on top of that a silver wheel is near impossible to screw up in terms of paint, etc.

mikez

In NJ it cost me 100 usd to straighten one bent 18" wheel. Car drives like new, I strongly recommend you try it out

mnjroc

I have two 18" wheels from my 2006 Rx400h, they my be the same as yours. They have very minor scuff marks from rubbing against a asphalt curb. I dressed them up and I was going to put them on eBay, but if you want them and you are in my area let me know.

Thanks,

Michael

mandyfig

The spare will be perfect. Just get the tires switched over.

Matador

I cracked an oem IS350 wheel and sent it off for repairs and it came back brand new. I think it cost $100-130 for the service.