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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 05:39 AM
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How do you know(other than by physical appearance) if your rim is bent?
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:33 AM
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take it and see if a tire shop will balance in front of you and then you probably can tell if it is bent then
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:50 AM
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Originally posted by redcivic94
How do you know(other than by physical appearance) if your rim is bent?
If your front wheels are bent, your steering wheel will vibrate...

The Island roads shouldn't be THAT bad.... where was this?
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 08:44 PM
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If it only vibrates at mid to high speeds the wheels could only need to be balanced.
How old are the tires? Tire separation can also cause vibration.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 08:47 PM
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Right... if they are only minor bends, you could simply just get them rebalanced.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 05:51 AM
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Thanks, i think they just need to be balanced.

Also, Long Island roads are not all that great!!!
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 07:55 AM
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Which roads are these? I'll know to stay away from them
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 07:58 AM
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btw, welcome aboard redcivic94...its cool to see someone else here from metro NY :thumbup:
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