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One of my friends got a rim that is slightly bent. He said it leeks air really slow and will be almost flat after being parked overnight. Does he need a new rim or can it still be saved?
98 Lime Green SE w/SVT Kit, Projectors, CF Hood, 18" Rims, GC's, Shaved, System
98.5 Silver SVT #5737 Black FSVT Rims, MSDS, BAT Drop
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-'96 SE MTX 3L
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After repair your wheel is more susceptible to bending
Money doesn't always bring happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars ~ Hobart Brown
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unless the wheel is hugely expensive, its probably easier to just buy a replacement
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from experience, buy a new one (if they still make your wheel)
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I cracked a rim earlier this summer and had it repaired for $70. Haven't had any problems yet although, I had no choice, they don't make my wheels anymore 
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i feel ya. i have rims made by an italian company. they have ONE U.S. distributor and they can't get my wheels in my bolt pattern unless it is an order or 100 or more wheels 
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if theres a flat spot, take a 3lb sledge to it and pound it out  i work in a tire shop and get steelies w/ flat spots all teh time. i fix them that way
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good god man! don't take a sledge to your wheels!!
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No, I wouldn't advise u to do that either  unless u put a piece of wood or something between the wheel and the hammer or even a wooden or rubber mallet 
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