stabbish Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) I understeered around a corner and my brakes locked up and I hit the curb with my front left wheel. I was going around 20-30kmh and it kind of bent my steel rim and bent in my hubcap. Here's the damage done, Edit: Image shack isn't working either @.@ How bad is the damage? What kind of things should I do? How urgently do I need to repair the steel rim? Edit2: I'm an idiot I just saw the tyre section, if this can be moved to that. Edited July 30, 2009 by stabbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) umm picture doesnt work... Edited July 30, 2009 by BrIaN EG2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Ok I finally found a site that works. Edited July 30, 2009 by stabbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) umm... fail again i just upload my pictures to my myspace then rightclick, properties, copy link, post here and TAH DAH! EDIT:: now it works, lol that didnt look like it felt too good >_< where do you live? Edited July 30, 2009 by BrIaN EG2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 New Zealand, it was such a stupid thing I'm usually real careful around corners but today I was in a rush. :C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 well at least it gives you an excuse to get some wheels now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Haha man, money is tight right now. So any clue how much the steel part will cost to fix? or is it all good to leave it for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 well the reason i asked where you live is because i have a set of stock 13inch steelies that im trying to sell for $100 with new tires.. but i wouldnt ride on a bent wheel for long.. you can look around, im sure someone is selling stock wheels somewhere.. i dont know if they have it for new zealand but id check craigslist or ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 A single steel wheel for replacement should run under $50 USD even from a salvage yard. I am pretty sure I paid $40 a set for my last steel wheels that had no tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Do you think it'll be a good idea to hammer it back to place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 i wouldtn, you might juts make tings worse... look for a replacemetn wheel would bbe your best bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelSolSweetie Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Do you think it'll be a good idea to hammer it back to place? only if you like flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 I just noticed my steering wheel is offcenter to the left. Is this just my alignment that got messed up or did I wreck something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnoossss Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 u must have hit that curb pretty good lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex37211 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) If your steering wheel isn't shaking back and forth whilst driving, you don't have much to worry about. And if your tire isn't leaking, don't take a hammer to it. I've seen steelies for sale locally for $5 each. Just get another one if it's messed up. If your steering wheel is jacked, you may have fouled up a tie-rod end. Not too expensive either. No worries. But you will need an alignment. Edited July 31, 2009 by alex37211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 I was going about 80-90km/h and it wasn't shaking to bad but i'll have another try tommorow. I'll get an alignment on tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 ^It's probably nothing then... first get a new steelie and then see how it all works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 I tested it again, I was going around 110km/h and the steering wheel started vibrating left and right. It wasn't jerking or anything it only vibrated when I accelerated. The car stayed straight when I let go of the wheel albeit still off center. This is just my alignment right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex37211 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 yeah, sounds like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) i wouldnt take it past 110kmh then, if it starts shaking.. just baby it around until you get a new wheel but get one asap, and id reuse the tire thats on the bent wheel Edited August 1, 2009 by BrIaN EG2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Eh, doesn't look too bad. You might be able to take it to a tire shop, and have them bend it back with something called a "dogbone." I work at a tire shop here, and have used that tool many a time, on wheels with much worse damage... Try that, and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabbish Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 Alrighty thanks for the help, I got alloys anyway. Advanti T6s. http://www.hyper.co.nz/drive/images/prod_m...ti_t6_large.jpg Had to get it because all my tires were cracked from import, didn't even know until they pointed it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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