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| tdgray |
 Mar 26 2007, 12:19 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this  Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None  |
Last winter I hit a pothole that was super deep with the Subby (it was covered with snow).
I thought my wheels needed balancing so I took it in a few weeks later. They told me that both rims on that side were bent. They balanced them as best they could and that was that. Well now I need new tires but I don't want to chew them up. Question I guess is... can the rims be straightend? If so what kind of place should I look for? Anybody had this done...if so did it turn out good? Thanks as usual (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 26 2007, 12:24 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
rims can be straigthened.... but if they are stock, you probably can find a pair of take off's on ebay for cheaper than straightening
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| tdgray |
Mar 26 2007, 12:49 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Tried the "bay".
Unfortunately Subaru only used this wheel on the Outback sport and only in 05 -06. Makes 'em kinda rare. I did find a place in PA that will straighten em if they can be straightend. Quote is $75-$180 per wheel. YIKES. |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 26 2007, 12:49 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
upgrade to other stock subie wheels?
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| tdgray |
Mar 26 2007, 12:50 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
Can't it's a lease... only 10 more months left.
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 26 2007, 12:54 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
man! someone wasnt paying attention in the road design class, you are supposed to put potholes so at least 3 of the wheels get bent!
Aaron civil in training on a serious note, bend over and take the straightening blow or find a pair somewhere..... or buy new stock wheels. |
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| mightyohm |
Mar 26 2007, 01:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Or live with it for 10 months, is that an option? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| tdgray |
Mar 26 2007, 01:22 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jkeyzer @ Mar 26 2007, 03:06 PM)  I'm pretty sure they will ding my ass for that when I turn it in. I already have to put in a new windshield... stupid ass dump trucks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I am also pretty unhappy with the tires on this car... rotated them as scheduled but here it is at 28K miles and they need replaced. All in all I have been very happy with the car. This was my first Subaru and will not be my last. I just leased this one to determine if I would like 'em Next time I think I am going for the big Outback and buying instead of leasing... I think this could be a ten year car. |
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| sww914 |
Mar 26 2007, 02:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
Wheels America does them for a flat rate, I think it's about $120.00 including shipping. They don't do a concourse job, but it's plenty good enough for a driver.
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| Bartlett 914 |
Mar 26 2007, 02:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Glenn Stazak does it! He is GMS. Easiest to find him on Roadglue.com
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| Grelber |
Mar 26 2007, 03:49 PM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had my new (to me) 4 lug Fuch's done at "The Wheel Connection" in Oklahoma City. They specialize in fixing bent/broken wheels. (405) 947-2274. Rich Johnson recommended them, and they did a great job (but not cheap).
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