tdgray
Mar 26 2007, 12:19 PM
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
Aaron Cox
Mar 26 2007, 12:24 PM
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
tdgray
Mar 26 2007, 12:49 PM
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.
Aaron Cox
Mar 26 2007, 12:49 PM
upgrade to other stock subie wheels?
tdgray
Mar 26 2007, 12:50 PM
Can't it's a lease... only 10 more months left.
Aaron Cox
Mar 26 2007, 12:54 PM
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.
mightyohm
Mar 26 2007, 01:06 PM
Or live with it for 10 months, is that an option?
tdgray
Mar 26 2007, 01:22 PM
QUOTE(jkeyzer @ Mar 26 2007, 03:06 PM)
Or live with it for 10 months, is that an option?
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
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.
sww914
Mar 26 2007, 02:47 PM
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.
Bartlett 914
Mar 26 2007, 02:55 PM
Glenn Stazak does it! He is GMS. Easiest to find him on Roadglue.com
Grelber
Mar 26 2007, 03:49 PM
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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