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Hit a pothole today. Slight bend.

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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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Hit a pothole today. Slight bend.
Well it has been about 25 years since I bent my last wheel a 3.5" Centerline wheel. Hit a pothole I never seen coming. The bend is slight, but bent nonetheless. Going to have a local company take a look at it Wednesday. Anyone with an experience with wheel repair? Good or Bad idea? In the full wheel shot the bend is about 1 -2 o'clock.

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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Sorry to hear that we have all been there unfortunately.
It is very small though i doubt you will have any problem with it.

Not the best time to ask you this but what are you lowered on?
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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Sorry to hear that we have all been there unfortunately.
It is very small though i doubt you will have any problem with it.

Not the best time to ask you this but what are you lowered on?
Yeah it really sucks. I'm at least going to have it looked at.

Lowered on H&R
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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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Thanks man and good luck with that though i am sure you will be fine
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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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should be an easy repair for a quality refinisher.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Thanks Euro. I hope so. The wheel co. is pretty active with the MB chapter I belong to. Several members have had curb rashes fixed by them with no complains. Don't know about a bend though.
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that's messed up man !!
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Its too small I would not touch it. They usually have to heat it up and then straighten it out I think it messes with the integrity of the metal.
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Its too small I would not touch it. They usually have to heat it up and then straighten it out I think it messes with the integrity of the metal.
That's is exactly why I am going to have them take a look first. Then I'll ask what the process is going to be.
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Have it checked out by the shop but it doesn't look too bad to be honest
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at first i didnt really notice it. but honestly id leave it since its not too bad. and if it doesnt leak air <-- that should be your primary concern. if it doesnt leak, then leave it.
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Hey Mka77 i noticed that you ride on H&R with 19" rims how is the ride overall?
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Sorry to hear that. Good luck and check the psi often just in case.
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Hey Mka77 i noticed that you ride on H&R with 19" rims how is the ride overall?
Firm but not harsh.
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Sorry to hear that. Good luck and check the psi often just in case.
No leak so far. when I jacked the car up last night and spun the wheel it is noticeable. That's what I don't like. Got a work thing going on today so going to have to wait until tomorrow to have it checked out.
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that sucks, those are some sexy wheels
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Originally Posted by Mka77
Firm but not harsh.
are you only lowered on H&R? no Shocks/Struts?
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are you only lowered on H&R? no Shocks/Struts?
Stock shocks and struts
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Got my appointment set for tomorrow. Can't wait to see this machine they are going to use. The tech said the tire and wheel are mounted without being broken down. Quote was 110.00. But cash talks.. 80.00 if I decide to do it. Got my fingers crossed. Contact the wheel manufacturer and found out the wheel has been discontinued in the et32 I have.
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whered you get your rims from?
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This is where I bought them. http://www.acuteperformance.com/

They don't sell Mercedes fitment any longer.
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any rubbing issue?
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I know that just pisses you off to no end. But that isn't bad compared to others, who have taken chunks out of the wheels, and bend so severely that they needed replacing.
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