Dirk Diggler (07-05-2019)
Hee hee - Wonkeyness. Words are funny.
If the damage is restricted to the lip, you'll see that the rest of the rim spins straight and true.
Here's a fun experiment for you. Hold an item near the rim as you spin it around and see how the rim holds it's position as you spin it. You'll quickly see how bad the deformation is. It takes a steady hand, though I think you'll figure something out. You're pretty resourceful.
Or you could just start planning on your replacement. That dent will be a thorn in your paw and bug you until it's taken care of.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Dirk Diggler (07-05-2019)
I lifted it up spin the wheel it seemed fine I guess? Checked the tire pressure, its holding 35 psi precisely like I aired it to this morning. I have no idea how long this wheel has been like this. They could of sold us this used G4 with this bent wheel at the Mitsu dealership. Ill take it in see what they say. Thank you everyone.
Criminy, thank goodness it's not your CVT. Wouldn't it be funny if your CVT outlasts the rest of your car? Haha
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Dirk Diggler (07-05-2019)
You think this would work Mark? 2017 G4 ES steel wheel
https://m.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelC...7&autoModClar=
If I purchase a new steel wheel will I also have to buy a new tpms sensor?
If tirerack.com says it will work, it should? The center hub opening has to be correct, but they should know that.
Personally, I would buy the onlywheels.com one for $50.
Factory steel wheels are only 4.5" wide. The rim you listed is 6" wide. 6" wide rims are recommended for tire widths of 175-205. Factory tires are 165 wide. A 6" wide rim will probably work, but it is not the best match for a Mirage size tire.
The 5.5" wide rims that I bought are recommended for 165-195 tire widths. I would pick a 5" or 5.5" wide rim over a 6" if I had the choice.
Dirk Diggler (07-05-2019)
No! Your tpms sensor should be perfectly fine! Any tire shop can transfer it to the new rim. If your sensors are all working now, nothing should be different when you transfer the sensor into the new rim.
I drove a miie or two on a blown out tire last summer. I needed to get somewhere. I already knew the tire was toast (beyond repair). I expected a damaged rim, but I didn't really care at the time. I also expected the tpms sensor to be destroyed. Neither were damaged! The sensor lies very flat in the bottom of the rim. I was amazed it was still good. That was a year ago, both the rim and sensor have been fine.
Dirk Diggler (07-05-2019)