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KCChiefsMan · 05-14-2009, 04:18 PM

I hit a nasty pothole going 35 and there is a big dent and my tire is flat, here are a couple of pics. I want to ask before I take the tire and wheel in, but I'm positive the mechanic will say that I will need to buy a new wheel, whether that may be the case or not. I don't know. What do you guys think? I'd prefer not to have to buy a new wheel and I'm seeking advice. If it makes any difference it's front wheel drive, 2006 Ford Focus. Thanks

Chiefaholic · 05-14-2009, 05:27 PM

You'll probably have to get another wheel. Even if you take a chance on hammering it out, it'll likely leak in the future and give you fits with flats and low tires. They're not all that expensive at a salvage yard.

LaChapelle · 05-14-2009, 05:34 PM

The front end alignment should be more costly.

**SAUTO** · 05-14-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LaChapelle

The front end alignment should be more costly.

i wonder if his steering wheel is still straight?

**bevischief** · 05-14-2009, 06:25 PM

You are F$$$$#@. That is all.

**Bwana** · 05-14-2009, 07:10 PM

For **** sake, that's an everyday, run of the mill steel rim. $20 bucks and the junk yard. Go to your local Stanford and son, ask for Fred and be done with it.

**KcMizzou** · 05-14-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

For **** sake, that's and everyday, run of the mill steel rim. $20 bucks and the junk yard. Go to your local Stanford and son, ask for Fred and be done with it.

This.

**SAUTO** · 05-14-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

For **** sake, that's and everyday, run of the mill steel rim. $20 bucks and the junk yard. Go to your local Stanford and son, ask for Fred and be done with it.

true, i would fix it if it was mine or a friends, but i like to fix shit. AND the sanford and sons isnt local for me they are at least 20 miles away

(what's funny about his rim)

stanford and sons lol thats a comedy club

**KcMizzou** · 05-14-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

stanford and sons lol thats a comedy club

Damned pups.

Edit: Oh, nm. Sanford/Stanford

**doomy3** · 05-14-2009, 07:21 PM

To answer your question:

Usually, wheels are screwed onto cars, but they are fastened with lug nuts.

**SAUTO** · 05-14-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

Damned pups.

Edit: Oh, nm. Sanford/Stanford

YEAH JUST RAZZIN BWANA A LITTLE and i'm probably about the same age as you

Hog's Gone Fishin · 05-14-2009, 10:42 PM

Don't listen to these guys , they'll steer you the wrong way every time.

Go to the hardware store and get a tube of LIQUID NAIL. squeeze enough in to fill the hole in the rim and let dry overnight. Air up you tire the next day and your're good to go.. I've done this many, many times !

KCChiefsMan · 05-15-2009, 02:23 PM

well I took the wheel into a local tire place and asked them to try and see if it could be hammered down. They did that and told me not to worry about any charge, which I couldn't believe. But in a few hours I will check to see if it's holding the air. But I'm used to being ripped off by mechanics and couldn't believe they didn't charge me. I will go back there. DnD Tire in Lawrence.

**SAUTO** · 05-15-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

well I took the wheel into a local tire place and asked them to try and see if it could be hammered down. They did that and told me not to worry about any charge, which I couldn't believe. But in a few hours I will check to see if it's holding the air. But I'm used to being ripped off by mechanics and couldn't believe they didn't charge me. I will go back there. DnD Tire in Lawrence.

see some mechanics are good guys

**Lzen** · 05-15-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

see some mechanics are good guys

And if you ever find one, make sure you stick with him, cause they are very rare.

**Iowanian** · 05-15-2009, 02:48 PM

You could pound it out, but I wouldn't because it will be tough to get the wheel balanced and your tire will wear.

Go to a salvage yard and get a new rim.

Its not going to be expensive at all.

05-14-2009, 04:18 PM
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	Is the wheel on my car screwed? I hit a nasty pothole going 35 and there is a big dent and my tire is flat, here are a couple of pics. I want to ask before I take the tire and wheel in, but I'm positive the mechanic will say that I will need to buy a new wheel, whether that may be the case or not. I don't know. What do you guys think? I'd prefer not to have to buy a new wheel and I'm seeking advice. If it makes any difference it's front wheel drive, 2006 Ford Focus. Thanks Attached Thumbnails
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Chiefaholic Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2951169	You'll probably have to get another wheel. Even if you take a chance on hammering it out, it'll likely leak in the future and give you fits with flats and low tires. They're not all that expensive at a salvage yard.
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doomy3 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5103539	To answer your question: Usually, wheels are screwed onto cars, but they are fastened with lug nuts.
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05-14-2009, 10:42 PM	#26
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1330477	Don't listen to these guys , they'll steer you the wrong way every time. Go to the hardware store and get a tube of LIQUID NAIL. squeeze enough in to fill the hole in the rim and let dry overnight. Air up you tire the next day and your're good to go.. I've done this many, many times !
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05-15-2009, 02:23 PM	#27
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	well I took the wheel into a local tire place and asked them to try and see if it could be hammered down. They did that and told me not to worry about any charge, which I couldn't believe. But in a few hours I will check to see if it's holding the air. But I'm used to being ripped off by mechanics and couldn't believe they didn't charge me. I will go back there. DnD Tire in Lawrence.
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4618454	You could pound it out, but I wouldn't because it will be tough to get the wheel balanced and your tire will wear. Go to a salvage yard and get a new rim. Its not going to be expensive at all.
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