car got hit.... in the wheel?

[Lobo1186]

so i was filling my car up and while i was looking away some punk in a pickup with a tow hitch backs up and hits my left rear wheel on one of the spokes. the car shifted but did not move. he hit hard enough to leave an almost half inch gouge in the rim itself he didnt contact the brake caliper or the rotor but could there be any serious damage that im not seeing? what steps should i take? :ah:

[Jaxonalden]

I personally would remove the wheel and take it to a wheel rejuvenator. They will be able to insure there isn't a crack, it's true and repair it so you won't be able to tell the difference.

There should be one in your local area, if you can't find one ask any dealership or auto body repair shop.

[Lobo1186]

How much would that cost?

Also, do I have to worry about any damage to suspension or drive train?Al

[Jaxonalden]

It should cost about $100. Take it off and remove the tire to make it easy on the shop. I'm pulling all four of mine this winter for a freshening-up.

[Lil bastard]

I'd be very concerned to damage to the CV joints, wheel bearing and halfshaft. Also, I'd have the alignment checked. Make his insurance co. pay for it.

[Lobo1186]

thanks for the input guys. this guy has statefarm i wonder where they will make me take it to get looked at.