Bent rims?

[CaptHookLV]

Are there any ways to repair a slightly bent rim? Besides truing...

 

[a454elk]

Bent where? Flattened spot, bend from a rock?

 

[CaptHookLV]

slightl bent

The bend is on one side only, it pushed out or opened up the rim just a bit. I was thinking of a piece of wood and mallet and try and bang it back a bit. Not sure.....

 

[a454elk]

You can have them fixed by a shop but it'll cost some money. If it isn't that bad, using a block and mallet might work but be careful not to bend the other side! Good luck

 

[RM_guy]

If it's not too bad I'd just leave it alone. Obviously if the tire pops off you need to fix it. I've used a block and mallet before with some success.

 

[Uchytil]

I've straightened 4 rims now with the exct same problem you have. I never had success pounding them back with a mallet, wood block, etc. This is what I do: I have a large bench vise mounted to a heavy bench that does not move. I loosen the spokes in the affected area (4-6 of them). You'll notice that some are loose and some tight. I heat the rim with propane to the affected area only and not too hot. I place the rim's damaged edge in the vise just to the side of the center of the damage. I tighten the vise very tight and then pull from the top of the rim towards me. Then I move the rim a little in the vise at a time and continue to pull from the top (about a half inch or so on each side of the apex of the damge. This method is fairly easy and there's not much chance of cracking the alloy. Once done I lightly file/sandpaper the are to smooth and sharp edges. Usually you can't tell there was a ding.