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Can a bent wheel be salvaged?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by emoreland, Dec 29, 2006.

  1. emoreland

    emoreland Contributing Member

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    I'll try to make this long story a short one. I live out in the country, i have a 2002 Saturn 200 L Series and the front passenger wheel was slightly bent because i was forced to swerve to avoid a coyote and i hit this curb-looking thing. Anyway, its bent and I cant find a new wheel anywhere....except for the Saturn place and they want 250.00 for a cheap steel wheel! I tried every salvage place around and couldnt find one.

    My question is; can a slightly bent wheel (or rim) be bent back to its original shape? I know if I continue to drive on it, I will do damage to my tires and my alignment. Can anyone help?
     
  2. codell

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    what is your zip code?

    bent wheel is not repairable

    not going to affect your alignment, but the tire can pop off the rim under extreme driving conditions
     
  3. emoreland

    emoreland Contributing Member

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  4. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Go to car-parts.com. It is a database of every junkyard in the nation. You should be able to find there and for cheap.
     
  5. codell

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    call Greenleaf Auto Recylcers 1-800-292-5468

    there aren't any near Midland but there are some near San Antonio (the closest) Greenleaf can ship it to you

    the wheel is about $50 used
     

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