Bent rim, repair or replace it?

Tiny
2ND GEN TC
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  • 2015 SCION TC
  • 81,000 MILES
I recently bought the car and had my mechanic replace the tires and afterward he said my rim was “severely” bent. I went and checked for myself and I noticed a slight bend on the inside of the rim. I’ve been driving my car for long distances and at least 80 MPH for at least a week now and my tire still holds air and doesn’t wobble so I’m not sure if I should replace it or just leave it.
Monday, May 1st, 2023 AT 2:39 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

In most cases, the rim can be repaired. As far as driving it, if properly balanced, you may not feel it, but it will wear the tire in an odd way over time.

Let me know if it is a steel or aluminum wheel. Steel is much easier to repair, but aluminum can be done.

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, May 1st, 2023 AT 9:18 PM

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