Slightly Bent Aluminum Wheel
I've been collecting some of the dimpled aluminum wheels to make up a whole set. For $20, I bought one that has no trace of peeling or corrosion anywhere. Unfortunately, the inner edge is bent outward about 1/8 inch in one spot. It's as if the PO drove it up a curb edge and only impacted that part. It looks otherwise good and passed the roll test on a flat surface. Can it be salvaged?
I used to save steel wheels in this condition, but aluminum is not something I know about.
I figured for $20 I could whack it back into shape with a hardwood block and a hammer or at worst have a nice looking hose reel.
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1996 Dodge diesel 4X4, 2001 PT Cruiser Touring with rear disc brakes, 2004 PT Cruiser Base 5 speed, 2007 Chrysler T&C Touring
Last edited by Matt42; 01 Nov 2009 at 09:07 pm.
Reason: I canot spel.
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