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Old Aug 22, 2020 | 07:19 PM
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- Unfortunately, I just found out I have two bent wheels after having had new tires installed.
- On one wheel wheel I can't notice the bend and on the other wheel there is a mild bend on the inner lip
- If they're "balanced out" would you guys still run them?
- If I get them repaired, would the structural integrity be the same, would you run them then?
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 05:35 AM
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bent but balanced is junk to me. the though of the added stress will make me wake up in my sleep.

fixed, depends how bad.

I'd opt to replace, especially if the budget permits. I run mismatched wheels, but they're always round lol.
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 06:30 AM
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- thanks for the reply, that's what im thinking too.
- for street id probably run them, but for track (with no cage) I'd always be wondering.
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Old Aug 23, 2020 | 10:40 AM
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Replace them - wheels are considered long term disposables, like bearings, suspension arms, knuckles, etc and should be replaced when structural damage is observed.

Suspension, wheel, and brake failures can be very catastrophic at high track speeds.

Your motor going boom seems expensive, but I'd rather have that happen on track than the situations above that I mentioned.
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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We have a wheels shop local that would fix bends as part of normal service.
If you're bent on replacing maybe have them around w. older tires for spares at track? GL
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