Heys guys, a couple days ago I was coming around a right corner and hit a rather large pothole. I immediately pulled over, and my worst fears came true... bent rim. Luckily the tire hasn't had issues holding air. I was curious what the best course of action is.

Is it okay to leave the rim bent?
If i do leave it, I guess i should probably have the wheel balanced.

Or should I have it repaired?
A lexus dealer gave a me a guys number to call. I was quoted $85. He said he uses hydraulic machinery to true the rim, but when he re-paints the wheel, he said he does not powder coat.

I was also quoted $225 by Wheel Wizard. They will true the wheel, balance the wheel, and powder coat it, but it takes 2 days to do. Here is wheel wizards website: http://www.wheelwizard.com/


Here is a picture so you can see the damage... What should I do?

 

Yikes!! That must have hit hard but amazed you didn't damage the tire.

To me, I find it hard to believe that a rim like that can truly be repaired...I'd get a new one but I am sure I am the exception here.

 

Yeah, it was quite a pothole. I have no idea how good of an idea it is to "repair" wheels, that's why I trying to get some feedback. Hopefully someone on here has some expert advice.

 

can easily be repaired, ive seen a lot worse ones repaired

 

In some states it is illegal to repair wheels...structural integrity may be compromised. Just get a new wheel!!! My .02

 

If rather get a new one for around 350-400$ than spend over $200 to repair the rim

 

Agreed....

 

damn that looks pretty bad. I've had bends before but nothing that visible. I wouldn't bother fixing it personally...i put a higher price on peace of mind - particularly on such a new car

 

Its NOT OK to leave it like that as it's not safe.
Either get it fix or replaced.
It can be repair tho.

 

I don't see why fixing it would be an issue as long as they aren't cracked!

 

I highly recommend get it fixed ASAP, that's unsafe driving the vehicle with bent wheel.

 

youre not going to find one new at that price

 

Hey,

When you purchased the car did you purchase the extra wheel and tire protection from the dealer. When I bought mine, i purchased this extra warranty on tire and wheel hazzard protection, that they replace or fix issues like that... For example, I got a flat tire and they replaced the tire new...nothing to pay from my pocket.. Also corresponds to wheels..

 

A few years back I hit a pothole and damaged my wheel. I contacted the town I live in and they agreed to pay to replace my wheel. I don't know if this has changed but it's certainly worth a shot.

 

Report it to the city. They should repay you the cost of the damage (at least in most U.S. states).