wheel bent at the hub?

shibikot · 03-28-2011, 04:51 PM

So I was at the local tire place changing my winter tires to the summer ones, and the installer noted that my oem BMW wheel is "bent at the hub" and "wobbles while being balanced". While the wheel was on the car (front pass side), i did not notice any shaking or vibrations and driven all winter with no problems, and dont remember hitting any big potholes.

He also said that he managed to almost balance it out with the weights.

What does "bent at the hub" mean? Is it repairable? And is it safe to keep driving on in, taking into consideration that i dont notice any side effects and he managed almost balance it out?

Babydragon · 03-28-2011, 05:51 PM

The bend is at the center of your wheel. I'm sure the runoff on the wheel is off as well.

shibikot · 03-30-2011, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the info, guys.
I guess i'll just go to another wheel place to get a second opinion if its really bent, or just installer error.

03-28-2011, 04:51 PM	#1
shibikot Private 16 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2021 X6 M50 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	wheel bent at the hub? So I was at the local tire place changing my winter tires to the summer ones, and the installer noted that my oem BMW wheel is "bent at the hub" and "wobbles while being balanced". While the wheel was on the car (front pass side), i did not notice any shaking or vibrations and driven all winter with no problems, and dont remember hitting any big potholes. He also said that he managed to almost balance it out with the weights. What does "bent at the hub" mean? Is it repairable? And is it safe to keep driving on in, taking into consideration that i dont notice any side effects and he managed almost balance it out?
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Babydragon Captain 37 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chic/ago iTrader: (0)	The bend is at the center of your wheel. I'm sure the runoff on the wheel is off as well.
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shibikot Private 16 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2021 X6 M50 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks for the info, guys. I guess i'll just go to another wheel place to get a second opinion if its really bent, or just installer error.
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