Mka77

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.

http://www.midwestwheelrepair.com/

Clkboi

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?

Mka77

Yeah it really sucks. I'm at least going to have it looked at.

Lowered on H&R

Clkboi

Thanks man and good luck with that though i am sure you will be fine

EuroTra$H

should be an easy repair for a quality refinisher.

Mka77

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.

ahmadk

that's messed up man !!

leogsx97

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.

Mka77

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.

dopeclk

Have it checked out by the shop but it doesn't look too bad to be honest

bheng

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.

Black_CLK

Hey Mka77 i noticed that you ride on H&R with 19" rims how is the ride overall?

dynomite05

Sorry to hear that. Good luck and check the psi often just in case.

Mka77

Firm but not harsh.

Mka77

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.

DisplacedTexan

that sucks, those are some sexy wheels

Black_CLK

are you only lowered on H&R? no Shocks/Struts?

Mka77

Stock shocks and struts

Mka77

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.

bheng

whered you get your rims from?

Mka77

This is where I bought them. http://www.acuteperformance.com/

They don't sell Mercedes fitment any longer.

Black_CLK

any rubbing issue?

Mka77

No

dynomite05

Good luck.

Yuille36

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.