Damaged wheel

[br0ke]

I bought this wheel from Ebay with the intention of replacing the 18" rims with 16" for the winter. It was brand new and advertised with a couple of little marks. When it arrived it is obvious that some numpty has dropped it. There is a 1" flat spot at the top of the rim. It probably didn't, but could have happened in transit and it was not very expensive.

Question - Do I bin it, try a gentle repair or live with it?

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[Crazyjester900]

complain to Ebay, get your money back first..

Why are you buying 16" RIMS?

 

[nick mercedes]

I bought this wheel from Ebay with the intention of replacing the 18" rims with 16" for the winter. It was brand new and advertised with a couple of little marks. When it arrived it is obvious that some numpty has dropped it. There is a 1" flat spot at the top of the rim. It probably didn't, but could have happened in transit and it was not very expensive.

Question - Do I bin it, try a gentle repair or live with it?

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I'd live with that, I doubt it will cause you any trouble.

 

[nick mercedes]

complain to Ebay, get your money back first..

It's more reasonable to complain to the seller before involving ebay.

 

[tlzeebub]

Personally i'd live with it and stick it on the back of the car

 

[Crazyjester900]

you guys give up too easily

 

[kwakdonut]

That's distorted and potentially dangerous!!!!!

Get your money back and get another one from elsewhere

 

[br0ke]

Thanks for the replies. It was only £14 so not worth getting upset over.

I want to take the 18" off over the winter and put on some grippier winter tyres like Nokian. I just don't like the idea of trying to get up and down hills in the ice. My 5-series was bad enough with 17" 245/45's on the rear so 255/35's are probably pushing it.
Plus it will give the AMG's a rest from the salty roads so they may last a little longer.

I think I will gently knock out the rim to see if I can make it more round. It needs painted the same colour as the other ones anyway.

 

[The Dent Guy]

Block of wood........and a lump hammer........go easy.

Job done.