Bent Rim- What to do next?
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Bent Rim- What to do next?
I was driving home from work. Not only did I hit a cabinet drawer (yes!) on the freeway, but I later hit a pot hole and bent my rim.
Here are the pics, and I'm going to need your help. Does anyone know how I can place my foglight back? Any experience or links to installation instructions?
As far as my rim, if I'm not losing any air from my tire, are there any negative things which could happen if I don't fix the rim?
If I do need to fix the rim, do you guys recommend any good shops (preferaby in northern California). Or do I need to replace the rim?
Thanks for your help...
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Here are the pics, and I'm going to need your help. Does anyone know how I can place my foglight back? Any experience or links to installation instructions?
As far as my rim, if I'm not losing any air from my tire, are there any negative things which could happen if I don't fix the rim?
If I do need to fix the rim, do you guys recommend any good shops (preferaby in northern California). Or do I need to replace the rim?
Thanks for your help...
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I'm out here in the Northeast and I used Rimpro with excellent results.
I beleive they have a few locations and one out it in AZ or NV I think. www.rimpro.com
They ship back and forth as well. I would send them a pic and see what they think. I paid about $180.00 to straighten, refinish, and remount a tire on my monoblocks. Looks perfect.
I beleive they have a few locations and one out it in AZ or NV I think. www.rimpro.com
They ship back and forth as well. I would send them a pic and see what they think. I paid about $180.00 to straighten, refinish, and remount a tire on my monoblocks. Looks perfect.
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I just bent two wheels while driving over in Sonoma Co and hit a pothole right in front of railroad tracks, not a pretty sound. There's a company here in Sacramento called Precision Wheels that I've talked to. Depending on what needs to be done, the estimate ranges from $250-500 per wheel. They can either straighten and polish or straighten and send out to be re-clear-coated. The owner is BJ, number is 916-641-7454. If you don't want to bring it over here, he may be able to recommend someone in your area.
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tbone,
there are places to get the rim fixed. it was about 3 years ago but i believe there is someone in san jose that can fix rims. i cant remember the name. im sure if you ask some wheel shops, they will have a recommendation for you.
good luck
angel
there are places to get the rim fixed. it was about 3 years ago but i believe there is someone in san jose that can fix rims. i cant remember the name. im sure if you ask some wheel shops, they will have a recommendation for you.
good luck
angel
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Bent Rim- What to do next?
Tbone,
A suggestion if you haven't sought repairs or replacement. Your 2003 E500 I am assuming has full coverage with your auto insurance co. You may want to speak with your agent or claims department. A road hazard was on the road and unavoidable, it may have been moving/flying in your path. Depending on your deductible under Comprehensive, the insurance should extend coverage on all repairs related to the loss, lamp, valance (rock shield), rim and tire, less your comprehensive deductible ($50, $100, etc...). Any reputable insurance company will cover this loss. However some companies may not cover depending on your statement, they will ask, "Did you have time to avoid the obstacle?" Some may not cover aftermarket items. Coverage may vary state to state. However I am assuming you are in SF Bay Area, it should be covered.
Two ways your insurance will handle the claim. Inspect and/or send you to the shop and settle or if you already repaired because of a safety concern (like driving on a damage wheel, opening exposure of liability) reimburse you. Again depending on your comprehensive coverage and deductible.
Ways your Auto insurance rates will go up, inflations, fault losses, moving violations and frequency of claims.
Good luck.
A suggestion if you haven't sought repairs or replacement. Your 2003 E500 I am assuming has full coverage with your auto insurance co. You may want to speak with your agent or claims department. A road hazard was on the road and unavoidable, it may have been moving/flying in your path. Depending on your deductible under Comprehensive, the insurance should extend coverage on all repairs related to the loss, lamp, valance (rock shield), rim and tire, less your comprehensive deductible ($50, $100, etc...). Any reputable insurance company will cover this loss. However some companies may not cover depending on your statement, they will ask, "Did you have time to avoid the obstacle?" Some may not cover aftermarket items. Coverage may vary state to state. However I am assuming you are in SF Bay Area, it should be covered.
Two ways your insurance will handle the claim. Inspect and/or send you to the shop and settle or if you already repaired because of a safety concern (like driving on a damage wheel, opening exposure of liability) reimburse you. Again depending on your comprehensive coverage and deductible.
Ways your Auto insurance rates will go up, inflations, fault losses, moving violations and frequency of claims.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by gman.too
Tbone,
A suggestion if you haven't sought repairs or replacement. Your 2003 E500 I am assuming has full coverage with your auto insurance co. You may want to speak with your agent or claims department. A road hazard was on the road and unavoidable, it may have been moving/flying in your path. Depending on your deductible under Comprehensive, the insurance should extend coverage on all repairs related to the loss, lamp, valance (rock shield), rim and tire, less your comprehensive deductible ($50, $100, etc...). Any reputable insurance company will cover this loss. However some companies may not cover depending on your statement, they will ask, "Did you have time to avoid the obstacle?" Some may not cover aftermarket items. Coverage may vary state to state. However I am assuming you are in SF Bay Area, it should be covered.
Two ways your insurance will handle the claim. Inspect and/or send you to the shop and settle or if you already repaired because of a safety concern (like driving on a damage wheel, opening exposure of liability) reimburse you. Again depending on your comprehensive coverage and deductible.
Ways your Auto insurance rates will go up, inflations, fault losses, moving violations and frequency of claims.
Good luck.
A suggestion if you haven't sought repairs or replacement. Your 2003 E500 I am assuming has full coverage with your auto insurance co. You may want to speak with your agent or claims department. A road hazard was on the road and unavoidable, it may have been moving/flying in your path. Depending on your deductible under Comprehensive, the insurance should extend coverage on all repairs related to the loss, lamp, valance (rock shield), rim and tire, less your comprehensive deductible ($50, $100, etc...). Any reputable insurance company will cover this loss. However some companies may not cover depending on your statement, they will ask, "Did you have time to avoid the obstacle?" Some may not cover aftermarket items. Coverage may vary state to state. However I am assuming you are in SF Bay Area, it should be covered.
Two ways your insurance will handle the claim. Inspect and/or send you to the shop and settle or if you already repaired because of a safety concern (like driving on a damage wheel, opening exposure of liability) reimburse you. Again depending on your comprehensive coverage and deductible.
Ways your Auto insurance rates will go up, inflations, fault losses, moving violations and frequency of claims.
Good luck.
I am going to file a claim against the city of fresno for reimbursement. Not expecting anything out of it, but you never know
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ijust had remembered that about having the city cover the damages. there are hundreds of pot holes in the city right now and im sure one of them had caused your rim to get bent. it just takes a little time to have the city fork over the cash.
angel
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