Major Problem? - 2 bent C6 rims?

Ksths2 · 08-15-2008, 10:58 AM

so i bought a used set of 05 C6 wheels and never thought a thing about it, well i dismounted the tires and stripped the clear coat off and working on repolishing the rims when i mounted a rim to check clearances and spun it and noticed a 1/4" drop on the inside bead.... the face and outside bead is perfect but the inside bead is bent to the center of the rim. So i installed all 4 and 1 rear does the same thing. I'd say this dude hit a pot hole and bent both wheels.

I honestly don't think the guy knew they were even bent because whoever mounted the last set of tires on them they had a ton of stick on wheel weights 180 degrees opposite of these bends and they ran those tires completely bald and the wear is even as can be. So i can't really be mad at the guy i bought them from i guess.

My question is, the rim is not oval or out of round, and you can't see any damage with the rim itself can i just install the new tires and have balanced and be good to go?
Or can i get these straightened some where???
Or what should i do?

I'm ready to mount these tires so i need help fast

Thanks!

waktasz · 08-15-2008, 02:57 PM

I don't know the answer to your first question, but there are lots of wheel repair places that should be able to help you.

This place for example
http://www.wheelcollision.com/

Ksths2 · 08-15-2008, 02:59 PM

yep, i did a search and found them as well, i emailed them and we'll see what they say. Thanks

Ksths2 · 08-18-2008, 09:58 AM

Update, the outter lip (face of wheel) is true, so i put a dial indicator on the inner bead and the worse rim has divit or dent of .080" so i got the ol' rubber hammer out and its working great, i've got it down to .043" - i ran out of time but i'll get it as close to .000" as i can. -
i got my tires in and just waiting on my sensors

ccdan · 08-18-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksths2

Update, the outter lip (face of wheel) is true, so i put a dial indicator on the inner bead and the worse rim has divit or dent of .080" so i got the ol' rubber hammer out and its working great, i've got it down to .043" - i ran out of time but i'll get it as close to .000" as i can. -
i got my tires in and just waiting on my sensors

Anything .025" or less would be more than acceptable.

Ksths2 · 08-18-2008, 12:09 PM

yep thats my goal, i'm just look for a bigger hammer lol.
I can't believe i'm actually doing this fix with a rubber mallet but seems to be working and not hurting the rims so i guess i'll keep at it. Stay tuned