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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 09:44 AM
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Bent wheel issues

Can a bent wheel cause the car to feel like it’s hobbling at slow speeds? I purchased this car and it’s for 4 mismatched tires and needed a clutch so after doing that it definitely needs an alignment and tires but I wasn’t sure if I should try to source new wheels before I do all that

 
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Old Oct 24, 2023 | 11:27 AM
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Wheels can be straightened. Find a reputable and knowledgeable provider.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 09:23 AM
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We have the 1 in stock and depo has like 5. Then all the R113 wheels are NLA. If you need a new one, they dropped the price on these also. Used to be about 350 a wheel.

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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 09:38 AM
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Bent wheels can feel wonky. Depends on the level of bent-ness. Crappy and/or old tires can also make the car feel wonky. I would plan for all new tires, and have the wheels checked out by a repair shop. If that picture is the only bent wheel, should be fixable.
 
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