Reply With QuoteAlso is it a good idea to replace other things while im gettin the indy to do that kinda stuff. And, should i replace both sides?
J.McWatters
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ICE + Curb = unhappy front rim.
So I was driving along some backroad in a suburban area and i was being cautious because i knew there had to be some ice somewhere. Sure enough drivin it slow i took a left hand turn car started to slide smoked a curb and now my front right rim is bent a bit, tire is OK. However im worried about the tie rod end, i seem to get a unconsistant small wobble driving now, and when i turn hard right sometimes my tire rubs???
How much are tie rod ends yada yada.. , i have spare rim but any ideas on how to fix damaged rim or is it a lost cause.
J.McWatters
Last edited by McWatters; 01-26-2006 at 08:17 PM.
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Also is it a good idea to replace other things while im gettin the indy to do that kinda stuff. And, should i replace both sides?
J.McWatters
Grand Master
That depends on the extent of the damage. Got pics?Originally Posted by McWatters
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Jay Lebo - Toronto, Canada
1990 BMW 535i
5-speed conversion
Lightened flywheel
Sachs Suspension Kit
E.A.T. Chip
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naw wish i did, the riim isnt that bad. just the thought of something breakin while im driving and goin 3 wheelin scares me
J.McWatters
Grand Master
There's a place up in Newmarket that refurbishes rims. I've seen their work and it's nice. They could tell you what to do with it. Sorry I don't remember any more details about them, but you can try the Newmarket yellowpages.naw wish i did, the riim isnt that bad. just the thought of something breakin while im driving and goin 3 wheelin scares me
J.McWatters
On the other hand, if it's the stock basketweaves we're talking about, just replace it. They're cheap.
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Jay Lebo - Toronto, Canada
1990 BMW 535i
5-speed conversion
Lightened flywheel
Sachs Suspension Kit
E.A.T. Chip
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Some of the wheel repair shops Ive come across charge about $100 cure or no cure.
If the tie end rods are no good, they can be purchased for no more than $35 each. Ive seen as low as $22. If you replace, it's best to go with Lemforder.
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New question but i take it there are two tie rod ends for each whee?
J.McWatters
Grand Master
Yes, $100 per rim is the going rate. Note that the price may include reburshing the finish and making it look brand spanking new in addition to also fixing the damage. But you can get a whole set of four basketweaves for ~$300.
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Jay Lebo - Toronto, Canada
1990 BMW 535i
5-speed conversion
Lightened flywheel
Sachs Suspension Kit
E.A.T. Chip
Grand Master
get an alignment... that will tell you if things are out of whack.
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The same thing happened to me last year.
In Chicago for the weekend, coming out of NWU parking lot Sun afternoon, fresh powder on black ice.
Went to turn left, car went straight.
I was going so slow i didn't think there would be any damage, but i had the same tire rubbing problem (when turning). It looked like wheel was pushed back about 1-2 cm. The rim got a bad rash along about 10", but otherwise seems fine.
I thought (hoped) it might be the tie-rod as well, but took it to a BMW mech who said it was either thrust or control arm.
I was already stuck there an extra day and didn't want to screw around so i had him change both.
It's only a matter of bending the arm 1cm (or less), can't notice it by looking at it. Luckily it didn't do any perm alignment damage, still tracks like an arrow.
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