Iwant Clutched November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 Hi All, Just went for tyres rotation a couple of weeks back and the tyre shop mechanic told me my left front rims is dented quite badly. How do I tell if it is dented as I can't feel much difference in driving as well as can't see it at all. Thank you for your advice.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 when they do wheel balancing, spinning the wheels on the machine, u can tell the unevenness if it is indeed very badly dented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 When u feel u are constantly travelling over a hump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver57 Neutral Newbie November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 Hi All, Just went for tyres rotation a couple of weeks back and the tyre shop mechanic told me my left front rims is dented quite badly. How do I tell if it is dented as I can't feel much difference in driving as well as can't see it at all. Thank you for your advice.... If you are doing wheel rotation, you are probably there when its done so question is : Did he show you where the dent is ( a badly dented rim can be visually seen ) Unless the rim is out of round, there should be no big problem. Otherwise he could be trying to sell you some new wheels. If you don't feel anything vibration on the steering wheel or any other funny feedbacks then I doubt there's is big dent on your wheel.. However if you're always want to chiong on the NSH at breakneck speeds, then go have a second opinion at another tyre shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 i suspect "dented" is not the correct word to use here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvinchoo Neutral Newbie November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 you should ask him to show you where is the dent or how did he identify the dent. and if the rim is really dented badly, like previously said, you should feel like you are constantly travelling over a hump or you will feel that the air in your tyre is leaking quickly.. or is the mechanic just trying to say that there are many curb smashes on ur rim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 some shop will use this trick to ask u to change to a new set of rims. and i think the term is warped or out of shape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronleech 2nd Gear November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 Dented or out of shape...as i know rims are made of material that is kinda soft and constantly going over hump with speed or shallow pot hole will somehow cause the rim to go out of shape....ie..while driving a certain speed your steerling wheel will be kinda "shaky".... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyokonitori88 Neutral Newbie November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 you will feel vibrations ranging from noticeable to severe, depending. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkray Clutched November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 TS...are you referring to rim warp ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant Clutched November 22, 2012 Author Share November 22, 2012 when they do wheel balancing, spinning the wheels on the machine, u can tell the unevenness if it is indeed very badly dented. Was chatting with the uncle doing the rotation, not the guy balancing it,so did not see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant Clutched November 22, 2012 Author Share November 22, 2012 When u feel u are constantly travelling over a hump. Never feel that leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant Clutched November 22, 2012 Author Share November 22, 2012 If you are doing wheel rotation, you are probably there when its done so question is : Did he show you where the dent is ( a badly dented rim can be visually seen ) Unless the rim is out of round, there should be no big problem. Otherwise he could be trying to sell you some new wheels. If you don't feel anything vibration on the steering wheel or any other funny feedbacks then I doubt there's is big dent on your wheel.. However if you're always want to chiong on the NSH at breakneck speeds, then go have a second opinion at another tyre shop. Nv show me anything... Vibration most of the time as my suspension is quite hard Just came back from nsh, no problem also leh... Hope he is just trying to sell me a new set of rims Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant Clutched November 22, 2012 Author Share November 22, 2012 TS...are you referring to rim warp ?? Uncle said dented but I think he meant warped.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant Clutched November 22, 2012 Author Share November 22, 2012 you should ask him to show you where is the dent or how did he identify the dent. and if the rim is really dented badly, like previously said, you should feel like you are constantly travelling over a hump or you will feel that the air in your tyre is leaking quickly.. or is the mechanic just trying to say that there are many curb smashes on ur rim No la [laugh] If he meant curb rashes, he will say all 4 [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 Never feel that leh Never feel means not dented lah. Dented is like these : https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=rim+dent...695&bih=880 If dented, sure to feel it one. Its like constantly going onto a hump. I had it before so I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwant Clutched November 22, 2012 Author Share November 22, 2012 Never feel means not dented lah. Dented is like these : https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=rim+dent...695&bih=880 If dented, sure to feel it one. Its like constantly going onto a hump. I had it before so I know. Heng ah thanks for all the advices and inputs. Appreciate it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic November 22, 2012 Share November 22, 2012 see with your own eye when they doing balancing. its not rocket science. if u see the wheel spinning and the rim is in/out in/out or up down up down like that u know at once some thing is wrong. if its spinning nicely then u ask him show u exact spot where is damage. rim damage normally can be seen with naked eyes physically. if he say he feel . or by experience he can tell u your rim is damage tyre not good . bababa. then u know he is trying to throw smoke. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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