Re: Shaved my wheel the other day

From: Rich Richards (aztar@home.com)
Date: Sun Nov 19 2000 - 00:14:01 EST


AlexReed wrote:
>
> Well, the rain did me and Toronado(my '99 Dak) in. I was taking a corner
> and hydroplaned into a curb. I released the brake, and even tried to
> accel. but to no avail. I hit the curb with the drivers front wheel. It
> hit hard, very hard. I was only doing 15 mph or so. I stopped and looked
> at the wheel, the outer flange or bead was actually peeled back about a
> foot or so a long shaving was left hang from the wheel. The tire did not
> bust or anything, just some nasty marks on it. I than went to the tire
> shop and had them put the spare wheel upfront with the same Pirelli tire
> and put the bad wheel and the stock Goodyear in the bed.
>
> Anyone in Georgia have a rim they could sell me? I have a the upgrade
> allum. rim that came with the handling pkg. in '99. It is a 15x8 in
> size. Any suggestions, besides dont drive in the rain. Hehe
>
> Alex and Toronado

here is a possibility try calling 1-800-usedrim..they should have plenty
of the 15x8 split 5-spokes...if not try Aaction wheel out of houston,
tex. If no other responses, e-mail me and cand find it for you, and
possibly cheap. This is what I do. Btw I have the same wheels.



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