Fixing Rims and Maybe Tires?

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04-20-09, 12:02 PM

LexusK

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Fixing Rims and Maybe Tires?

So I picked up some new rims from a CL sponsor in August and got around to putting 4 brand new Falken FK452s on in December. Just about a month ago, I hit a pretty bad pothole and bent/cracked my rim and the tire has a bubble in it.

I just wanted to know if there was anyway to save my tire since its still practically brand new.

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04-21-09, 02:07 PM

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No one knows of a way to salvage the tire?

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04-22-09, 08:35 AM

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around my area, they charge around 200-250 to fix the bent rims. it is doable if it's worth it. you need new tires asap. you never know when it will blow out, and it's not like a hole that you can plug in. i know, pot holes suck.