curbed rim, need alignment???

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Jun 16, 2008 | 06:19 PM

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curbed rim, need alignment???

hey guy i jus went to the market and after the last parking spot there was and island on the right. as i was making a left into the last spot my right front rim hit the island. gave ma a decent rash. do yall think i need an alignment??? how can i tell if i need one?

Jun 16, 2008 | 06:26 PM

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as long as you werent pulling in and hit it at about 20+mph you shouldnt need one

now get that rash fix

Jun 16, 2008 | 06:28 PM

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Curb the other wheel and knock it back straight.

Jun 16, 2008 | 06:29 PM

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if the curb mark doesnt go all the way around the rim youre in for some serious wheel balancing issues

Jun 16, 2008 | 06:35 PM

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i jus rolled into the spot. i thought i cleared it and then i hear a CLANK!!! a tear rolled down my cheek as i went to inspect it. its a rash about 3-4 inches long

Jun 16, 2008 | 07:13 PM

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is the steering wheel shaking when you're driving, if so u need a balancing. if the car pulls to either side when driving u need an alignment.

Jun 16, 2008 | 08:13 PM

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Should be ok if it was low speed. May want to get it checked if you experience any pulling to the left/right or vibrations at different speeds.

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Jun 16, 2008 | 10:36 PM

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If it still drives straight and you have no vibration or pulls then it's fine. Sucks about your wheel. =/

Jun 16, 2008 | 11:44 PM

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thanks for all the input guys. after further inspection the rash isnt too bad, well bareable to say the least. imma check for pulling when i drive to work tommorow. by "pulling" do you guys mean the car swerves immediatly to the left or right. At wat speeds do i let go of the wheel to see if it "pulls"?

Jun 16, 2008 | 11:48 PM

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Just make sure it does not pull/vibrate at any speed on a totally flat road. If it did not pull/vibrate before and it does now then you might need an alignment or rebalance the wheel.

Jun 17, 2008 | 07:59 AM

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Pulling means that when the steering wheel is pointed straight ahead the car wanders or "pulls" to either the left or the right. Any speed would do, try it around 35-45 mph, go higher to see better results.

I would also see if the wheel itself is bent it might send the wheel balance out of wack and possibly cause vibrations if the damage is severe enough.