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Front wheels slightly bent

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Daryl Zernick, Aug 24, 2020.

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  1. Daryl Zernick

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    I have just replaced all four tires at TireRack on my F430 with stock wheels and they said the fronts are bent, one being worse than the other. He showed it to me on the tire balancer and it appeared to have a wobble. The car itself, when driving, absolutely has no hint of the fronts being bent. In a perfect world, there would be someone out there that took the wheels in a core exchange scenario; you pay for the new/refurbished wheels, they send them to you, once you get them you send back yours, they refund you a certain amount for yours.

    I'm curious what others think about the need to address this problem, if anyone knows of a service like this or if you have a recommended alternative?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. BJK

    BJK F1 Veteran

    Jul 18, 2014
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    Did you try searching 'wheel repair' in your area? Seems to be very minor, easy repair for wheel shop. Very common in areas with winter pot holes (and low profile tires).
    Some shops could do that minor repair while you wait. More severe damage that requires welding and/or re-cutting surface would take longer.
    If you have to, just pull the wheel at home, drop off at shop, and pick it up whenever.
    good luck
     
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  3. BJK

    BJK F1 Veteran

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    interesting - jump to 1:20 - (playback speed 1.5 :))


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    and in Romania (you really don't want to see how the sausage is made :eek: :D)


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