Bent Front Wheel - What are my options?

[packetstorm88]

It just been recent that I noticed my steering wheel has been shaking between 60-75mph. (I've been thinking alignment, bad tires, etc....)

I was dusting the wheels today and noticed this :angry:

I just got my wheels balanced like a week ago, it's obvious that a bent front wheel can't be fixed with offsetting wheel weights.

Continental SportContact2 Tires

Front Tire Size: 225/40/ZR18

Rear Tire Size: 285/35/ZR18

What are the thickest and widest tires I could put on my narrow 996 c2? (18x8F, 18x10R)

What are my repair options? Will repairing the wheel be even close to OEM?

How about purchasing a new front wheel? If so, any suggestions on the best place to ship/exchange/etc?!?!

Sorry for all the questions, but I am just pissed off and needing to vent at the moment!!!! <_< Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

[Lee Quave]

You can buy a replacement wheel from your Porsche dealer or on e-bay or from an online company such as Wheel Enhancement. I just installed some new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; 235 on the front and 295 on the rear on the same size wheels and I have no fitment issues.

Good luck.

[White987S]

Here you go:

http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?...etail&id=43

[rgriffin]

It just been recent that I noticed my steering wheel has been shaking between 60-75mph. (I've been thinking alignment, bad tires, etc....)

I was dusting the wheels today and noticed this :angry:

I just got my wheels balanced like a week ago, it's obvious that a bent front wheel can't be fixed with offsetting wheel weights.

Continental SportContact2 Tires

Front Tire Size: 225/40/ZR18

Rear Tire Size: 285/35/ZR18

What are the thickest and widest tires I could put on my narrow 996 c2? (18x8F, 18x10R)

What are my repair options? Will repairing the wheel be even close to OEM?

How about purchasing a new front wheel? If so, any suggestions on the best place to ship/exchange/etc?!?!

Sorry for all the questions, but I am just pissed off and needing to vent at the moment!!!! <_< Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

I had a bent wheel repaired by a company called alloy wheel repair specialists. Price was $175. Wheel was still slightly bent after repair, and wouldn't hold air very well. The ride was still bad until I replaced wheel with a new one. I should have just applied the $175 to the new wheel.

My experience may be unique, but thought I would let you know.

[White987S]

Here is another link:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant..._Code=986Wheels

[packetstorm88]

Did a search on Renntech and found a site: http://shop.wheelsrims.net/search.html?mak...&part_type=

Anyone else ever shop here?

I love the GT3 wheels ( http://shop.wheelsrims.net/search.html?mak...&part_type= ), I wonder if all the wheels are replicas?

Thanks all for the replies!!! :renntech:

Edited October 29, 2007 by packetstorm88

[ntrylvl]

A few years back, I bought an '89 944S2 and realized later that THREE of the wheels were bent! I contacted Wheel Enhancement and was able to replace two of them, then they called me when they had a third. I would recommend replacing rather than repairing.

[Tool Pants]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...904&hl=Jeff

That wheel is an easy fix. Find out who your dealer uses.

[packetstorm88]

A few years back, I bought an '89 944S2 and realized later that THREE of the wheels were bent! I contacted Wheel Enhancement and was able to replace two of them, then they called me when they had a third. I would recommend replacing rather than repairing.

Agreed. I would like to shop for a good (OEM) provider. Maybe even a place that would offer some $ to take my bent wheel.