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dguy
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« on: October 29, 2008, 01:34:52 pm »
Has anyone ever had any success straightening an out-of-round steel wheel?

One of the wheels on our Bug looks like it lost an argument with a pothole, and I'm trying to decide whether to replace it or try to find a competent wheel-whacker...
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2008, 11:31:16 pm »
 I did that one night coming home in the middle of the night. The wheel was flattened on both sides but had no sharp bends. Figuring it was done anyhow I stripped the tire off of it heated up the area and used an adjustable wrench to lever it back into shape, I needed to stand on the wrench at one point but I got it done. I didn't notice any difference afterwards but YMMV of course.   Kevin
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2008, 12:26:32 pm »
Might be worth a shot, yes indeed.  I'll keep it in mind....   Thanks!
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