Straightening bent rims

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

> Can you really straighten an
> untrue wheel with a deadblow?

an untrue spinning alloy wheel is usually just really bent on one side - its 
just a really big bend. this usually requires a jack between a bolted up 
brake rotor and the inner lip of the rim. it may be possible with the dead 
blow, but it would take all day. the hammer method is usually for bent 
sections no longer than about 4".

side note - the 'face' of the wheel is not normally the cause of the untrue 
condition. it is usually just a large radius bend of the rim portion.

> How many pounds is yours and what design?

4 lb shot filled. more like pvc than rubber.

Al