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supercub · 05-10-2009, 10:46 PM

Bent a rim on my 03 Southwind 32V today. Right rear outboard......so I need another one to replace it...........19.5" any idea where I can find one. I'm on the central coast of Oregon and will be traveling towards Portland Oregon in the next few days. Thanks
Brian

DriVer · 05-11-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by supercub

Bent a rim on my 03 Southwind 32V today. Right rear outboard......so I need another one to replace it...........19.5" any idea where I can find one. I'm on the central coast of Oregon and will be traveling towards Portland Oregon in the next few days. Thanks
Brian

Call Mike at Brazel's RV Performance in Centralia, Washington.

Toll Free: 877-786-1576

wa8yxm · 05-11-2009, 10:26 AM

I am not sure I'd wish to do this with an RV but there are places that repair bent rims too.. Usually less expensive.. I've used 'em on my daughter's mag-alum alloy rims when she did major damage

New rim $400
Used $200
Repaired <$100

Now on a Grand Am.. 27psi, it's one thing.. On an RV pushing 100 PSI,... I'm not so sure

Driver gave a very good source

Most RV dealers either stock 'em or can get 'em. but you might get a better deal from the place Driver mentioned, epically if you mention where you got the reference

supercub · 05-11-2009, 10:32 AM

Thanks Driver, I was going to do that, since I'm headed that way in a couple of days.......Just talked to Mike and he's checking on the price of a new one.........wish I could find a used one somewhere........but thanks for the info.
Brian

Rocky 2 · 05-11-2009, 11:53 AM

Correct if I am wrong but doesn't your Southwind have a mounted spare? Wouldn't that take care of your initial problem and give you the time to find a decent used rim to use as your new spare.

supercub · 05-11-2009, 12:56 PM

Luckily the 32V does have a spare, and I put it to good use. Called Mike at Brazel's this morning, and he will have one for me on Wednesday.....about $280.00. I did hammer out the chrome wheel liner and got it looking not to bad......considering I only had a hammer and concrete sidewalk to work with. I would think the rim could be straightened too, but not worth it in my opinion. Thanks for all the help.
Brian