ZGTT

4x4 in the highway last week or so. The rim is NOT bent and still rolls true, I will be buying new shoes in a few weeks or so.

I was thinking a good wack on the bulge with a hammer on a piece of wood (to distribute the force) may solve the issue till I get the wheel re-trued. My short term fear is losing the bead on a turn... Any feedback appreciated :-)

TTigg

sorry to hear that Bob, best of luck getting it fixed (resolved)

ZGTT

Thanks Steve, I also have had my time on line cut by a new gig. :-)

TTapsale

never had any issues. I took a piece of inner tube or thick rubber & whacked the spot with a 8 lb sledge.I imagine the wood can work but the rubber seemed to allow me to get the exact spot w/o damage to the wheel finish.

ZGTT

Great idea, thanks. :-)) when you changed tires, how much out of true where you?

TTapsale

I kept the wheel on the car for years w/o any problem.Hope this helps

ZGTT

That helps alot :-)

TTapsale

needed a tire change. But basically I think this is what a tire shop will do to fix it & there is some lee-way.