Bent Rim Repair: When Can a Rim Be Saved?

With low-profile tyres becoming widespread, bent rims have become more common. Most bent rims can be straightened.

How to tell if a rim is bent

• Steering wheel vibration that starts after an impact
• Slow, continuous air loss from the tyre
• A visible dent on the rim lip

Which rims can be straightened?

Bends on the inner or outer lip and slight out-of-roundness can usually be repaired. The runout is measured, the rim is straightened in a controlled way and then balanced.

When is replacement necessary?

Rims that are cracked, have been welded or are damaged at the hub should not be straightened, as they pose a risk at high speed. In these cases we recommend replacement.

For details, see our rim straightening service page.