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Old 06-13-2010, 11:22 am   #1
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While having new tires put on and balanced ,the tech showed me that my right front rim was bent on the inside. He balanced it the best he could and it seems to handle ok.How much damage could this be doing to my suspension? Do I need to replace the rim A.S.A.P. Thanks for your help. I must have hit one of those W.VA. potholes Harder than I thought.
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While having new tires put on and balanced ,the tech showed me that my right front rim was bent on the inside. He balanced it the best he could and it seems to handle ok.How much damage could this be doing to my suspension? Do I need to replace the rim A.S.A.P. Thanks for your help. I must have hit one of those W.VA. potholes Harder than I thought.

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No , seems to be handling ok. Took a 200 mile road trip .Averaged about 75 mph and seemed normal,no bad viberation felt at that speed.
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If you hit something that hard, then you'll probably want a 4 wheel alignment.
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