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Old 05-29-07, 07:41 AM
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Hey guys opinions needed on this. My IS 350 front left wheel is cracking in a couple spots due to all the potholes that I keep hitting in NJ. Is it time to replace it or does it still look good? Sorry for the crappy pics I was in a rush today.




Old 05-29-07, 08:11 AM
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nope... that appears to just be the rim protector... kinda pull it out and make sure there are no cords showing inside, if not, you're ok...
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Your wheel looks slightly bent in the last picture. The tire though appears to be OK. I can't believe they put such low profile tires for the front wheels of the IS 250/350. I have 245/40 on my 18" GS wheels and I think that is low profile enough.
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Yah stupid potholes bent my rim. I'm going to try and see if the city will reimburse me for it.
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Originally Posted by Premier
Yah stupid potholes bent my rim. I'm going to try and see if the city will reimburse me for it.
If it happened on city street good luck with the fight, but if it happened in shopping center or any private property you have far better chance of getting some reimbursement from them. Good luck
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Damage looks cosmetic but I would go to a BS/FS dealer and have them take a look.
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