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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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Hi,
I hit a pothole while I was driving @ 65 mph yesterday, I am worry about my rims could bent, is there any way to know without lifting the car? Thanks.

P.S. I have Racing Hart C2 evo rims, is this rim easy to bend? Thanks.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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If you are worried about it, you could go to a tire place and have them look at...the'd probably be happy to because if it is, they are hoping for your business. They'd pop the the wheel off and put it on the balancer I'd guess.

Is there a reason you don't want to lift your car to find out?
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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yup, remove the rim and see if either lip is out of round.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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rough ride.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by jschmid
Is there a reason you don't want to lift your car to find out?
Because my local tire shop charges at least $25 for lifting the car.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by momo
Because my local tire shop charges at least $25 for lifting the car.
Unless you are feeling or hearing a difference, I doubt it is bent.

Maybe find somewhere that will look at it for free. Try Discount Tire if there is one near you.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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If your car is riding all shaky, then it's bent...
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by momo
Because my local tire shop charges at least $25 for lifting the car.
and whats keeping you from taking off the tires yourself?
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