2000 Ford Ranger Bent wheel.

Tiny
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Tires and Wheels problem
2000 Ford Ranger Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I just got my tires replaced and the tire shop informed me that one of my wheels is bent (when they had it on the spinning balance machine it would make a fishtail motion). Is this something that can cause damage to other parts of the car (i.E. Suspension) or is just going to make my ride a little less smooth?
Friday, March 28th, 2008 AT 5:14 PM

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Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
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Did they say how much weight it took to balance the wheel? Does it shake at all when driving?
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Friday, March 28th, 2008 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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Start with the new tire, this can cause a belt to shift, ruining the new tire, I would replace any bent rim.
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Friday, March 28th, 2008 AT 5:17 PM
Tiny
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It does vibrate when driving and I don't know how much weight it took to balance it.
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Friday, March 28th, 2008 AT 5:32 PM

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