Help! Bent (stock) wheel and wobbling. Anywhere to fix in Boston?

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Mar 29, 2001 | 03:28 PM

krunch

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Help! Bent (stock) wheel and wobbling. Anywhere to fix in Boston?

I hit two nasty potholes in a row this morning (Bostonians, beware of the right turn onto School St. from Belmont St.) and blew my tire and bent the rim. I had to mount the summer tires earlier than expected and the mechanic put the bent rim in the rear, to minimize the wobble feeling. I can feel that something is off, but I'm not sure how bad it is.

The mechanic gave me the number for a place that can (possibly) fix the rim and I'll call them in the morning (Rim & Wheel Works in Newton). Any ideas if it can indeed be fixed? Any other suggestions for a good place to go? If it can't be fixed, what are my options? Anyone know how much AoA charges for replacement rims (17" six spoke)? If they can't do it tomorrow, what kind and how much damage is possible if I go on a 500 mile trip before fixing it?

Thanks a lot in advance,
-Krunch