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Old 06-24-2016, 01:20 PM   #1
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Bent my rim and need some advice

While driving around a tight curve, my right rear wheel snagged the edge of a rock wall and bent the rim. It is about 1.5 inches of the rim that was affected. There is a slow air leak. I was able to make it to my destination about 5 miles up the road and set up camp for the weekend. I have the ability to add air as needed to get it to a repair shop to replace the wheel. Would it be a bad idea to drive it to a shop as long as I checked the air frequently and added as needed? I am a currently camped in a pretty remote location and would prefer to get it somewhere more accessible if possible, but I don't want to do anything to make matters worse.

It's a Class A diesel with a tag. The rim affected is the right rear dually. Any ideas to stop the slow leak between the tire and the rim on the way to the shop? There was no damage to the tire or the coach, amazingly enough. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 06-24-2016, 01:26 PM   #2
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Beat the rim with a big hammer.


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Old 06-24-2016, 01:30 PM   #3
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Anyway you can snap a pic of the wheel? Is it steel or aluminum?
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Old 06-24-2016, 01:39 PM   #4
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I bent an aluminum rim on my TT 2 years ago and found an exact replacement (same design) for $65.00. I actually bought an extra for the spare tire.

I can't find the link or email showing the exact place I bought it from but I think it was this one:
Custom Trailer Wheels | Aluminum Trailer Rims | Boat Trailer Wheels
or this one:
Aluminum Trailer Wheels for Boat, Jetski and Enclosed Trailers.
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Old 06-24-2016, 02:21 PM   #5
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Anyway you can snap a pic of the wheel? Is it steel or aluminum?
It's aluminum. Still figuring out how to add a photo correctly.
Try this:
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Old 06-24-2016, 02:22 PM   #6
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It's aluminun. Here's a link to a pic. Hoe I did it right.


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Old 06-24-2016, 02:39 PM   #7
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I fixed your image link above.

You definitely don't want to hit an aluminum wheel with a hammer. It can crack as well as explode in your face.

I would call ahead to some tire shops that work on 18 wheelers/commercial vehicles since you have a commercial size tire (22.5).

They actually make a wheel straightener that basically is a hydraulic porta power with proper size wheel dies..that can press the wheel back. You have to do this slow and add heat to the wheel at the same time so the aluminum can bend back. Problem is, it may leave heat marks and/or take a clear coat off the wheel if applicable.

There may be other ways, but I got away from the commercial tire side years ago, and haven't kept up with it.
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Try to find wheel repair center. The ones we use most are mobile. They can work miracles on a lot of different type wheels.
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Old 06-24-2016, 03:22 PM   #9
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Bent my rim and need some advice

I'd get a rubber sledge hammer and pound it back. 50/50 it will fix it We've done it many times in our trucking company.

To beat it back would be a short term fix if it were mine. I would replace the wheel at your earliest convenience

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I fixed your image link above.

You definitely don't want to hit an aluminum wheel with a hammer. It can crack as well as explode in your face.

I would call ahead to some tire shops that work on 18 wheelers/commercial vehicles since you have a commercial size tire (22.5).

They actually make a wheel straightener that basically is a hydraulic porta power with proper size wheel dies..that can press the wheel back. You have to do this slow and add heat to the wheel at the same time so the aluminum can bend back. Problem is, it may leave heat marks and/or take a clear coat off the wheel if applicable.

There may be other ways, but I got away from the commercial tire side years ago, and haven't kept up with it.
Thanks for fixing the image.

I have been advised to replace rather than repair in this situation. I don't want to take a chance on being wrong here. Too much at stake. As advised, I am replacing the tire as well just in case. It appears fine, but that doesn't mean that it is.
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Only a good truck tire center will know what your rim and tire are salvageable or not
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If it's aluminum, it's scrap.

Even asked about putting an inner tube in, as I also had just a slow leak, but that is now illegal.
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That pictures is tough to see. Looks more like a stainless wheel cover over steel rim. If so take cover off and beat it back with a hammer. If it is aluminum,. I wouldn't try to bend it and at 100 psi plus, probably not much to plug it up. Find the nearest heavy truck TIRE SHOP. IF YOU are lucky they may offer a road service and come get the tire/rim and try to repair ...... Wonder if an inner tube is an option to get you home on it.
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That is an aluminum rim, dont mess with it until you get it and the tire inspected.
The photo showes a spot on the tire as well. You may have damaged the sidewall and could end up with a rupture. You may be safer with service truck visit than risk a crash or damage from a blow out.
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That pictures is tough to see. Looks more like a stainless wheel cover over steel rim. If so take cover off and beat it back with a hammer. If it is aluminum,. I wouldn't try to bend it and at 100 psi plus, probably not much to plug it up. Find the nearest heavy truck TIRE SHOP. IF YOU are lucky they may offer a road service and come get the tire/rim and try to repair ...... Wonder if an inner tube is an option to get you home on it.

I would agree.
Hard to think, there would be aluminum wheels in that size, on an Rv..


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I have changed many an aluminum wheel in the 22.5 and 24.5 diameter sizes, in my younger years. This isn't anything new.

Aluminum Wheels - Accuride Wheel End Solutions

http://www.alcoa.com/alcoawheels/nor...t_225wheel.asp
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It is an aluminum wheel. It is for a Freightliner chassis and is made for Freightliner by Alcoa. Unfortunately it is not readily available. I can only find it through a Freightliner dealer and it had to be ordered.

A commercial tire company is ordering in the tire. I am not taking any chances with trying to repair or fix the wheel or the tire. I am calling it a loss and just replacing both. I will have to wait 3-5 days for them to arrive.

Thanks for all of the comments, suggestions, and advice.
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It is an aluminum wheel. It is for a Freightliner chassis and is made for Freightliner by Alcoa. Unfortunately it is not readily available. I can only find it through a Freightliner dealer and it had to be ordered.

A commercial tire company is ordering in the tire. I am not taking any chances with trying to repair or fix the wheel or the tire. I am calling it a loss and just replacing both. I will have to wait 3-5 days for them to arrive.

Thanks for all of the comments, suggestions, and advice.
Good call to replace both! Dano50,is this your "Charleston"? In your profile you list a "Rockwood TT"! Youroo!!
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If it's aluminum, it's scrap.

Even asked about putting an inner tube in, as I also had just a slow leak, but that is now illegal.
I would like to see the written law on that one. I know of a truck tire center near me that saw to fix a flat of a steer tire is illegal and that's bull
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Good call to replace both! Dano50,is this your "Charleston"? In your profile you list a "Rockwood TT"! Youroo!!
Well actually I don't have a FR product at all anymore. I sold the Rockwood and bought a new Monaco Diplomat. I also posted this in the Monaco forum. I was thinking the Charleston was the closest comparable FR product. That was the first one I saw that I thought fit my situation. I probably could have looked harder for somewhere else to post, but I was mostly wanting to get it up to see what y'all had to say. Great folks on these FR forums. It helped me make the right decision, as usual. Thank you!
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