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Old 10-25-2010, 02:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2009 Cobalt - Bent rim

My husband has a bent rim (he has the stock factory steel rims with the hubcaps) - his tire is not losing air but he can feel the vibration from it. Can a bent rim be repaired or does he need to get a new rim? I was planning on upgrading my 2010 Cobalt to 16" aluminum rims - I could always give him one of my rims at the time I upgrade, but that won't be for probably 6 months or so.
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most times the rim can be fixed. call your local dealer or tire shop.
iv even seen aluminum rims bent so bad they look like a stop sign and they have been fixed
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They can be fixed. Most shops hammer them. If and when u do upgrade I suggest u get 17's instead. They look better. Unless your not planning on modding u balt
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can you visually see the bent rim? vibration can also be felt from improper tire balance which typically is a result of losing a balancing weight by hitting a pothole or something similar
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