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Rim Repair ???
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Posted by: FISH ON!

My son bent this brand new rim at the Yadkinville GNCC race. Hit something while swinging the back end out and it put him over the handle bars. I was amazed the stock axle did NOT get bent!!

I haven't tried bending one back that was this bad. Any secrets out there?

Todd Jones

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Posted by: nastynotchback1

i have a dead blow hammer that i use and have beat back way worst than that but only to get by until i can get a new rim.I suggest buying a set of beadlocks or at the least a set of rolled edge

Posted by: john willhoite

its hammer time!

Posted by: hotquads1

Todd those wheels are not going to be reliable , that is to thin for rigorous racing conditions , it will continue to bend. As others said invest in a quality rolled edge racing wheels and you will be much happier.
marc

Posted by: FISH ON!

Thanks Marc.......... I started looking for beadlocks but haven't found much of anything. Whats' your opinion on the beadlocks versus the Pro wheels I got from you before for the DRR? They were a nice rolled edge.

Todd

Posted by: hotquads1

I think the pro wheels are the best you can get for the money, the beadlocks are nice but pricey , and not necessary for your purpose.