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Chipped my rim in recent curb accident, Advice?

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M81388
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Chipped my rim in recent curb accident, Advice?

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Hi, yesterday i took a turn in the snow a little too fast and hit the curb, it seemed ok so i kept driving, then i got to I84 and the steering wheel began to shake so I went back home to look at the front right tire, i then noticed that my rim had chipped a little. Do I need a new rim? or does the wheel need balancing? HEEELP!!

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(My first time uploading a pic, i hope i did it right)

White850Turbo
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Post by White850Turbo »

That's more than a little chip... certainly beyond repairable. You'll need a new rim.
-Sean

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Post by MadeInJapan »

Look on eBay....if you're lucky you might find the same rim. I agree too...don't drive on that rim...you're looking for trouble.
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