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Dented the crap outta my rim...how to fix?

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TongMan
Just finished reading California DOT's website. I'm going to file a claim and send it in.
Let us know what happens when you hear back from them in 2026.
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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i have the same rims on my teg and that happened to me too. i didn't notice it until my tires ran out of air on the freeway and shredded my tires, haha.

i just hammered it back in with a big booty hammer. kinda scary when it feels like you're about to crack your rims. but i just hammered it back. only looks like i curbed it now :D
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrisb319
if you do get rewarded claim money if will probably take a week or two, so expect to ride your spare for awhile.

government = slow...
A week or two here in Cali? Expect it to be MONTHS before you hear or see anything.
GL. I hope you get it fixed/replaced properly.
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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You can beat that out with a hammer or bat. Just be careful not to crack it. If it cracks THROW IT AWAY.
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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it will be unsafe to drive on it, just buy a new one and hope to get reimbursed for it
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
it will be unsafe to drive on it, just buy a new one and hope to get reimbursed for it
x2.. its not as ugly as mine but its sure is a major dent. get it fixed before you get to an accidnet
Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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i just have to say that is nasty man i hope everything works out but that looks awful
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