i have 2 bent rims and need new tires. can i install new tires without fixing the bent rims? thx!

apex02 · 03-21-2004, 06:25 PM

would you recommend this? what are some of the pitfalls? i.e. uneven wear, vibration, etc...

birdsong · 03-21-2004, 07:09 PM

Depends on the damage to the wheel. If it's a small bend only on the lip, you should be ok. If it's more, you could be in trouble. When I mount wheels, usually I'll get tipped of by the fact that the wheel will not balance, or will require way too much weight. Make sure wherever you go does a dynamic balance as some bent wheels that will not balance dynamically will balance statically. If it won't balance, get it fixed.

2000ImolaS4 · 03-21-2004, 07:44 PM

03-21-2004, 07:09 PM	#2
birdsong AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,965	Re: i have 2 bent rims and need new tires. can i install new tires without fixing the bent rims? thx Depends on the damage to the wheel. If it's a small bend only on the lip, you should be ok. If it's more, you could be in trouble. When I mount wheels, usually I'll get tipped of by the fact that the wheel will not balance, or will require way too much weight. Make sure wherever you go does a dynamic balance as some bent wheels that will not balance dynamically will balance statically. If it won't balance, get it fixed.

03-21-2004, 07:44 PM	#3
2000ImolaS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,394	Ditto what birdsong said. Leaking/bad seal may occur, too.

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