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Old 12-09-02, 03:19 PM
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Question How to straighten bent rim?

Well I did get that set of OZ 17 inch light weight rims from my Lexus dealer this past summer and they are (were) really nice. They are about 5 lbs lighter than the stock rims and are done up in a gunmetal anodized finish which goes well with the graphite color of my 2001 IS300. Most everyone who saw them said they liked the look but that didn't matter cause I did. The problem is the car hit a big pothole the other day (I won't say who was driving) and bent the front passanger side rim pretty bad. I've been told that is is possible to straighten these cast rims but I don't know who to get in contact with. Can anyone out there head me in the right direction.
I just put 4 snow tires back on (they are on my stock rims) so I don't have to get this done immediatly, but I would like to get the rim repaired ASAP.
Thanks for the help.
Old 12-09-02, 04:26 PM
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Posting this in the Wheels forum might get better responses. Try using the search function, as fixing bent rims has been disscussed before.
Old 12-09-02, 06:26 PM
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wheels of America, 888-434-9746, will repair any wheel for $109
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OZ rims bent quite easily.....so be careful!! A few guys on the track with OZ rims like them but just have to be an extra careful when driving it
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Thanks all for the comeback. I'm checking out a few places now and will let you know my results.
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