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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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Default dented rim =[

no pics.
not a big dent.
what are my options for fixing it?
can i just put like a piece of wood on it and hammer it back into place?
i dont know much about wheels,
thanksss.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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pay the $75 to have it repaired. just keep in mind, the process that is involved will make the rim weaker than a brand new or undented wheel.

or

buy a new stock wheel here on the classifieds. I am sure you can find someone willing to sell.

or

contact TRD sparks and see how much they are selling brand new wheels for.

personally... i would buy a used wheel for $50 here on the classifieds.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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please get it properly repaired at a reputable shop. the wood+hammer technique would do more harm than good.
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:49 AM
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hammer and a phonebook and you're good to go.
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by thekevin
please get it properly repaired at a reputable shop. the wood+hammer technique would do more harm than good.
how so?
i tried it got most of the dent out.
and oh by the way they're not oem wheels =/
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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What kind of wheels do you have and what caused the dent?
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
hammer and a phonebook and you're good to go.
wow,are you serious? must be some cheap wheels or you have a really big hammer.
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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ruff racing.
HUGE POTHOLE. lol
but didn't dent too bad.
fixed most of it thank god.
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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watch out, cast alloy wheels may crack if stressed enough.
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KyleL
wow,are you serious? must be some cheap wheels or you have a really big hammer.
please, i roll deep on some quality Team Dynamics pro race 1.2 in the summer. and some sweet OEM 17's powder coated gloss black in the winter. i do not slum it with my rims.
Old Mar 5, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Simplylibet
ruff racing.
HUGE POTHOLE. lol
but didn't dent too bad.
fixed most of it thank god.

keep it at the track and this wouldn't happen.
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by CK028
keep it at the track and this wouldn't happen.
ruff racing is a brand of wheel, lol. so i'm guessing he is talking about his somewhat cheap rims bent from hitting a pot hole.

or else he would have said "rough racing" assuming he knows the proper spelling.
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 08:49 AM
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perhaps. poor grammar is common place around here.

if that's the brand, i stand corrected. so, my bad.
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