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Old 05-16-2016, 11:25 AM   #1
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My mechanic assessed my vibration complaint recently and told me that three of four wheels are bent to some degree. I saw a youtube video on straightening wheels (bent MUCH worse than mine) that seems to be within my range of skills and tools. Not without cost though because they still need to have tires remounted and balanced. Maybe someday when I have time on my hands I'll try it on the one bent one I actually replaced.
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Old 05-16-2016, 12:52 PM   #2
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I've never bent a rim which I guess makes me lucky. Fortunately the roads for the most part are well maintained where I live. I have the 18" Turbo twist wheels.
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I've never bent a rim which I guess makes me lucky. Fortunately the roads for the most part are well maintained where I live. I have the 18" Turbo twist wheels.
Do yours have the numbering next to the valves?
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Do yours have the numbering next to the valves?
I don't recall seeing numbering next to the valve but I'll take a look when I get home tonight to be sure and let you know. I know they are the factory wheels that came with the car from new.
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I don't recall seeing numbering next to the valve but I'll take a look when I get home tonight to be sure and let you know. I know they are the factory wheels that came with the car from new.
Just check and no numbers next to the valve.
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Just check and no numbers next to the valve.
Thanks, I was wondering if my wheels might be the cheapo Chinese OEM version
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