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Bent Steel Wheel.... Posted by MI-Roger [Email] ![]() ![]() |
As result of yesterday morning's 2 to 3 inch snow fall, and my 4:30am departure for work, I drifted slightly onto the shoulder while merging onto an uncleared expressway and struck a pothole. More severe than most, but not frighteningly so.
Tonight as I am walking past my car to the mail box I noticed my right front wheel is bent! 15-inch steelies with P195/65R15's to prevent such winter time problems.
The summer tires and wheels will probably be mounted in 2 to 3 weeks. I am guessing it will take a week to get a new steel wheel. I noticed no handling problems yesterday or today after this event, 200 miles of driving at speeds up to 85mph, and no loss of air pressure in the tire.
Am I risking anything by waiting until the winter rims are off the car for the season before addressing this? I am guessing no, although I realize a bent wheel is not ideal either.
Thanks.
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