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Wondering whether you can fix a bent rim on your car wheel without a trip to the mechanic? Good news: bent rims are definitely fixable, and with a little know-how, you can do it yourself at home. Once you have all the necessary tools, you just need about 45 minutes of time to get that wheel back into running shape. Read on for a step-by-step guide to fixing a bent rim!
This article is based on an interview with our automotive tire and repair specialist, Howard Fleischmann. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- Jack up your car and remove the tire with the bent rim. Deflate it (if it’s not flat) and separate the tire from the rim with a prybar.
- Lay the bent rim flat and heat the bend with a blowtorch. Place a piece of wood against the bend and hammer it with a mallet until the bend is gone.
- Reconnect the tire and rim, and test the finished product for air leaks using soap and water. Once you’re sure it’s ready, reattach the tire to your car.
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References
- ↑ https://www.lesschwab.com/article/whats-the-difference-between-aluminum-and-steel-wheels.html
- ↑ https://mechanicbase.com/tires/how-to-remove-a-stuck-wheel/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/YJpx2cy6kAg?t=72
- ↑ https://mechanicbase.com/tires/how-to-remove-a-stuck-wheel/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/veVlHq_sp-o?t=200
- ↑ https://www.rimrepaircenter.com/how-do-you-straighten-a-bent-alloy-wheel/
- ↑ https://www.carsdirect.com/aftermarket-parts/can-you-repair-bent-auto-rims
- ↑ https://www.carsdirect.com/aftermarket-parts/can-you-repair-bent-auto-rims
- ↑ https://youtu.be/veVlHq_sp-o?t=372
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- "I recently had to get a new tyre. But due to the steel rim being bent out of shape, the tyre would not inflate. Hitting with a hammer was the best option and it's made an air tight seal again. Fantastic guide of reassurance 10/10." ..." more
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