Driving to a party last night around midnight I didn't notice something sitting on the road, I'm not exactly sure of what it was since I didn't even see it until I had already ran it over with my front right tire and was driving away. Anyways about 3 hours later I get back in my car and start driving and realize my car is drifting to the right, I automatically assume I had a flat and got out and realized that's what it was. After removing the wheel I noticed this:





Now I know the tire is done since the damage is on the sidewall and it doesn't hold air but my question is: will my rim most likely be able to mount and hold a tire correctly or is it even fixable? Most tire shops were closed today in my area and I work all day tomorrow and can't get it inspected until tuesday

Thanks guys!

 

Do not mount another tire on that rim. Yes..it can be fixed..take it to a shop that does wheel repairs and restoration.

 

You might think about replacing that badly worn tire, too.

 

Thought so, just needed a second opinion

I was going to soon also but now I'm forced to with the puncture on the sidewall.

 

Use this as an opportunity to buy yourself some new rims and tires

 

Agree.

Considering that the damage is on the inside of the wheel you do not have to worry about aesthetics just function. Yes the lip can be fixed by fashioning a jig and using a spreader. A wheel shop will have the appropriate tools.

 

Sure, they can get most of the bend out of the rim, but it's not going to be as strong or straight as it was before the damage.

It's been bent inward beyond the yield point, and it'll have to be bent outward beyond the yield point to fix it. Each bend beyond the YP weakens the aluminum.

When metal is bent, the material along the outside of the bend stretches more than the inside compresses, so each bend changes the dimensions of the piece, too.

I'd replace the rim.

 

Thanks for the help guys! Im getting it repaired for under $100 so its not too much of a biggie. Its just to buy me some time until I get funds together for a nice set of rims.

 

^ good price. what kind of rim was it? jw

 

fixing might cost as much as a used rim. I would just try to find a used rim and get new tires! If u look around u might find a used rim for around the same price.