When you are on the run on your four wheels, scratches, bends, cracks and other damages are inevitable. Rims often succumb to damage thanks to nasty potholes and the regular bumps on the streets. Damaged rims cause the car to vibrate, pose a problem in car handling, reduce road grip, and more. For these reasons it is important to address the problem immediately or else it might lead to a serious accident. As soon as you detect any of these problems, take a look at your wheels and call a wheelspecialist for rim straightening immediately.
With advancements in technology,
bent rims can often be straightened back into their original shape and you can
then enjoy the same comfortable and safe drive. However, some times, the rim is
cracked or bent in a way that cannot be straightened back to the original
shape. At these times, replacement is the only alternative. All wheels do not
get damaged at the same time. At this time, will replacing one wheel hamper the
equilibrium and pose discomfort and imbalance while driving?
The Remedy
If it’s the rear wheel that’s
damaged, then a minimum difference in the size and weight of one wheel from the
other will not pose a problem. However, a significant weight difference in the
front wheels reflects on the acceleration and deceleration due to the varied
inertia of the pair of wheels. As far as looks are concerned, a slight
difference in the size of the wheels will not seem so different, if the overall
diameter of the wheels is alike.
Often irreparable damages force
replacement of rims. However, this must be done without hampering the
equilibrium. So, as long as you replace the rim with a more or less similar
sized rim, the equilibrium remains undeterred. A wheel specialist can balance
the new rim in a way to ensure proper equilibrium and a safe drive.
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