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Post by RCSRGREAT on Apr 5, 2010 9:09:37 GMT -6
Was driving home in the pouring rain last night from Chicago, was raining so hard the wipers couldnt keep up so I started to slow down and next thing I know I hear and feel a huge bang. The road went from 2 lanes down to one lane and I nailed the curb going about 25mph, blew my tire out and broke my rim. The wheel stayed on thankfully, it didnt brake it completely off or anything but it knocked it out of alignment. Didnt feel any vibrations or anything, going to take it in to have it looked at today by a friend.
If anyone knows someone who has a wheel laying around let me know please. I cant find a replacement around here.
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fatjock
Aurora Groupie
Reality is an illusion caused by lack of alcohol
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Post by fatjock on Apr 6, 2010 18:45:47 GMT -6
Ask me again next week.
I have new rims and tires on order, for fitting Saturday.
I'm keeping one as a full sized spare (being as that tire is only about 3 weeks old), but I'll have three rims, with tires available then.
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Post by raggs on Apr 8, 2010 17:27:21 GMT -6
theres all kinds around you,this is just 4 of them within 25 miles of you
16x7 (alum), chrome
City Auto Wreckers USA-IL(Aurora) 630-898-2900
Southwest Auto Salvage USA-IL(Lockport
Domestic Parts:
3451 S. State St.
(815) 723-6878
(708) 479-5886
16x7 (alum), argent
Valley Auto Wreckers, Inc.
610 Hill Ave.
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 1-630-898-6829
Joliet Auto Parts: U - Pull
(815) 723-3011
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scottydl
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Post by scottydl on Apr 10, 2010 6:34:53 GMT -6
Definitely check www.car-part.com and search wheels in your area, and/or craigslist and I'm sure you will find something. If you go with fatjock's offer, a factory wheel without tires should ship for around $20... not sure what the extra size/weight would be with the tire. |
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Post by aldrichd on Apr 10, 2010 22:49:41 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about your accident. Good luck on the repairs.
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Post by RCSRGREAT on Apr 14, 2010 8:09:18 GMT -6
FIXED... Cost me about $350. There was a broken tie rod (or cracked, idk) and it was out of alignment pretty bad. All better though now, just glad there wasnt anything more serious wrong with it.
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fatjock
Aurora Groupie
Reality is an illusion caused by lack of alcohol
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Post by fatjock on Apr 19, 2010 11:45:47 GMT -6
Glad you're back to normal.
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Post by aldrichd on Apr 24, 2010 22:11:57 GMT -6
Well done.
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Post by Mr. Javi on May 8, 2010 8:36:44 GMT -6
Good to hear your back to normal.
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nice95
Aurora Driver
my new, old, (old/new?), go to work car
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Post by nice95 on Aug 10, 2010 14:18:26 GMT -6
If the ones here don't pan out, Ebay is always loaded.
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