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Old 01-14-2010, 08:49 PM
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My front right tires flat! Went to tire shop, they said tire needs to be replaced. Found bent on inside of my aftermarket rim; tire guy says its okay just replace tires and all good. Dont want new tires to leak...DO I HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIMS??? -or- Am I okay???
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The guys at the tire shop usually know what's, what. I would at least have it looked at by an alloy wheel repair place. Mike
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Your tire might be good as well and actually be a result of the rim being bent that you ended up with a flat. Did you have any punctures on the tire or anything?

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