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[ajvee]

Guys,

I took my car in for some wheel vibrations and was surprised to find that 3 of my 4 wheels had minor bends in them. These are the OEM 220M wheels.

The dealership quoted me about $750 to fix the repairs.

I wanted your opinion on whether to go ahead with the repairs or try to sell my wheels for cheap and source an unbent set of 220Ms from a fellow forum members.

Financially, it may work out to be cheaper to source a good condition used set and sell my set as opposed to getting them fixed at the dealers.

Thoughts?

[SamS]

Buy a set of ZCP wheels for a bit more.

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by SamS

Buy a set of ZCP wheels for a bit more.

Hey Sam definitely a thought, but I prefer the 220ms in terms of looks. I think they complement this car beautifully.

[tibra1]

Arent 220s forged?..and 3 are bent?

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by tibra1

Arent 220s forged?..and 3 are bent

Yes I was a bit surprised too. I honestly can't recall hitting any memorable potholes. This is also the dealer's claim, so I guess I should take it with a bag of salt.

[tibra1]

Originally Posted by ajvee

Yes I was a bit surprised too. I honestly can't recall hitting any memorable potholes. This is also the dealer's claim, so I guess I should take it with a bag of salt.

I would at least try a road force balance before bagging the wheels especially if you like them...are there any visable marks around the bends?

[porshah]

If you have your wheels with you while you are here in Jersey I can hook you up with a good source. If we get a cance to meet up this week we can discuss the details.

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by tibra1

I would at least try a road force balance before bagging the wheels especially if you like them...are there any visable marks around the bends?

Hey man you're probably right. No real marks except for some surface level scratches. Also, the vibrations are really slight, so I doubt that the bends are serious if at all they exist. I will look at a wheel balance. Hope all is well in NYC.

[tibra1]

Originally Posted by ajvee

Hey man you're probably right. No real marks except for some surface level scratches. Also, the vibrations are really slight, so I doubt that the bends are serious if at all they exist. I will look at a wheel balance. Hope all is well in NYC.

GL

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by tibra1

GL

I LOL'd at your new "Riff Raff" tag line. An ode to a recent thread perhaps?....

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by porshah

If you have your wheels with you while you are here in Jersey I can hook you up with a good source. If we get a cance to meet up this week we can discuss the details.

I appreciate the line my friend. Anytime after Wednesday. Schedule is open.

[porshah]

Cool. I have your number. I will hit you up.

[Moxie]

Originally Posted by ajvee

Hey man you're probably right. No real marks except for some surface level scratches. Also, the vibrations are really slight, so I doubt that the bends are serious if at all they exist. I will look at a wheel balance. Hope all is well in NYC.

Hard to beleive they are really bent.