2009 Cobalt - Bent rim

[AmyF]

My husband has a bent rim (he has the stock factory steel rims with the hubcaps) - his tire is not losing air but he can feel the vibration from it. Can a bent rim be repaired or does he need to get a new rim? I was planning on upgrading my 2010 Cobalt to 16" aluminum rims - I could always give him one of my rims at the time I upgrade, but that won't be for probably 6 months or so.

 

[The GRAFX Shop]

most times the rim can be fixed. call your local dealer or tire shop.
iv even seen aluminum rims bent so bad they look like a stop sign and they have been fixed

 

[Hailcesar75]

They can be fixed. Most shops hammer them. If and when u do upgrade I suggest u get 17's instead. They look better. Unless your not planning on modding u balt

 

[Tuner923]

can you visually see the bent rim? vibration can also be felt from improper tire balance which typically is a result of losing a balancing weight by hitting a pothole or something similar