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found out one of my wheels are bent, what's the cheapest route?

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Old 02-11-12, 01:40 PM
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Default found out one of my wheels are bent, what's the cheapest route?

Should I try and find another matching wheel or go with another type. Anyone know where I can get some nice chrome 17" stock lexus wheels for a good price if I have to? I looked in the cl classifieds and couldn't find any in my area.
here's the one I have now that I need replaced, but all I can gather from it is that it's a Falken 17" tire, don't even know how to tell what model number it is to find a replacement?
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Old 02-11-12, 03:26 PM
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It doesn't cost much to take a bend out..especially if the bend isn't bad.

Check Craigslist for stock wheels near you
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If the bend is in the front face of the wheel it's going to be upwards of $100 -- looks like your rim is chrome as well so they'll have to either redip or refinish your chrome. If its in the inside of the barrel it's going to be fairly easy and cheap.
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Yup if the bend is minor it can be fixed. Check with a quality wheel repair shop. The one I use locally has a rating out of 10 for the severity of the damage, anything over 7 in damage they will not fix, so unless it's quite severe, you should be able to get it repaired.
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I have had bent wheels fixed and had no problems whatsoever afterwards. Try to find a repair near you. It's worth the hassle.
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Your current wheels look are after market generic designs. With no bold info on them you'll be lucky to find a replacement. Stock 17s have become harder to find as fewer"enthusiasts" are driving 2gs s. Your best bet is finding a nice clean set of after market wheels.
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Originally Posted by jriggs
Your current wheels look are after market generic designs. With no bold info on them you'll be lucky to find a replacement. Stock 17s have become harder to find as fewer"enthusiasts" are driving 2gs s. Your best bet is finding a nice clean set of after market wheels.
Hmm ... brb..
*goes and hides 2 sets of 17" OEM chrome 5 spokes under a blanket..
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Depends on the wheel for sure. On a previous set of Volk GTC's i had a bend and was quoted around $80 but also $100 if i wanted a re-polish so for the pkg it was $150 total a wheel. Not sure how they would deal with cast chrome tho.
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wheel shop should be able to repair it for you no problem.. and it shouldnt cost you too much either. right around 100 bucks.
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