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 Jun 27, 2006 - 9:54 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
  anyone think of a way to fix this? like bend the lip back into shape? do u think runing on a tire with that kinda...tear/cut in it is HIGHLY unsafe or just fine? This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 27, 2006 - 10:38 AM --------------------  Kawi Love |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 9:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '06 From Nashville Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh omg what happend..im not so sure thats ok to ride ...maby soften up that sharp point a bit
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i hit a softball size rock that was on a narrow wet road way doing about 45mph......i knew i hit it hard, so i stopped and pulled over to look at it...and found whats in the pictures
-------------------- Kawi Love |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 25, '06 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
the rim its self...should be fine and safe to ride on(though it might vibrate a little due to warpage, if it does i reccommend putting it on the rear, it will get the shake out of your steering wheel) , the tire, i couldent quite make out if it was really serious or not.
im not sure how to fix the rim. --------------------  |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
no vibrations while driving...from 0mph all the way up to 90mph (im stupid and tested it on the highway, and took it up to 90mph)
-------------------- Kawi Love |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 25, '06 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
good then, that means its not that badly warped.
i dunno, maybe try to file the crappy look off...make sure no real sharp edges...it should be fine, the tire, if not to deep of a gash should be ok, if it gets a blister, thats when a lot of people start worrying, i know when i busted up my old set, a chunk of tire went with it, and they havent let up, and i have re mounted them on my new rims. so unless real deep, i believe u ok. then use your creative side to get that rim lookin good again. -------------------- |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
ok...so tire is fine...any suggestions on how to fix/make the rim more presentable??? (im way not creative)
-------------------- Kawi Love |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
you cant really tell from the pics but its just the lip thats damaged. the actual place where the tire is held onto the rim is fine. its pretty much cosmetic.
the tire gash is kind of deep but ive had compareable gashes on my falkens and theyre still good. my suggestions: try not to beat on that side too much...be overly cautious on that side fix the rim up... bend it back, sand down the sharp edges, put a little filler and touch up paint on it then take it somewhere and ask about the tire...can they patch it a little, is it even necessary -------------------- |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 11:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
bend it back as close as possible (heat might help with this) file the sharp parts.. and sand it
Also put it in the back.. just for safety |
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Jun 27, 2006 - 11:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i would not ride on a tire like that
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Jun 27, 2006 - 3:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
fill the crack with some JB weld, if the rim is not bend I don't see why it would be dangerous.
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Perhaps you can get the rim refurbished by a pro? You got some high end rims there, and you should get that rim looking like new again. I've had Mille Miglias for six years now, and they still look like new!
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Jun 27, 2006 - 10:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE(Celicav @ Jun 27, 2006 - 10:11 PM) [snapback]449764[/snapback] Perhaps you can get the rim refurbished by a pro? You got some high end rims there, and you should get that rim looking like new again. x2! ~snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Jun 28, 2006 - 12:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Damn dude, didn't you just got those rims? That sucks, man!
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Jun 28, 2006 - 12:32 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 28, '06 From Brooklyn, New York Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
That tire might not last... dont take the risk. It's cheaper to replace a tire than to replace something from an accident.
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Jun 28, 2006 - 5:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Celicav @ Jun 27, 2006 - 11:11 PM) [snapback]449764[/snapback] Perhaps you can get the rim refurbished by a pro? You got some high end rims there, and you should get that rim looking like new again. I've had Mille Miglias for six years now, and they still look like new! QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Jun 27, 2006 - 11:59 PM) [snapback]449782[/snapback] QUOTE(Celicav @ Jun 27, 2006 - 10:11 PM) [snapback]449764[/snapback] Perhaps you can get the rim refurbished by a pro? You got some high end rims there, and you should get that rim looking like new again. x2! ~snap any of u guys know what that might cost me? -------------------- Kawi Love |
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Jun 28, 2006 - 11:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
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Jul 1, 2006 - 12:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 19, '06 From Long Island, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
http://www.fixrim.com/
One of their shops is 15 minutes from my place, I know at least 10 people that have had great experiences there. 1 of the 10 is my pops! Call them up and you'll have your rim restored to like new condition! -------------------- '92 Grey Mitsubishi 3000GT SL - Sold
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Jul 3, 2006 - 11:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '05 From Poughkeepsie, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(DomGT @ Jul 1, 2006 - 1:35 PM) [snapback]451017[/snapback] http://www.fixrim.com/ One of their shops is 15 minutes from my place, I know at least 10 people that have had great experiences there. 1 of the 10 is my pops! Call them up and you'll have your rim restored to like new condition! i checked out the site, theres on in ny...looks like its around brooklyn if im not mistaken (probally am) im gonna try to send them a picture of the rim, and get a price quote. -------------------- Kawi Love |
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Jul 3, 2006 - 11:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Chicagoland Area Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
It says on their website its a flat rate 129.99 to fix damaged rims.
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