Found out today upon replacing my worn tires that one of my lobster claws has a slight bend in the barrel. Makes sense because I’ve felt a slight vibration at times. Is there any remedy for this or do I just need a new wheel? Anyone got a single gloss black 19x11 they’d wanna part with? If I need new wheels, I honestly want to go aftermarket and silver. Any thoughts on that? Thanks in advance!

 

Bring the wheel to a local wheel repair specialist.

 

You can have it repaired.

 

Fork, not claw.

 

Repair it , cost is only $80-150 - many places that do amazing work and from the sound of it, it's only a small imperfection.

 

2009 C2S 183K miles

Repair it... it is no big deal at all. Read about my experiences with a terribly bent rim here: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...on-please.html

AWS (alloy wheel repair) is a franchise that does the local Porsche dealer's work in Philly.

Peace
Bruce in Philly (now Atlanta)

 

look on ebay and get another one

 

most wheel bends are a very easy fix

while @ it, may as well consider all options - the Lobsters have been elevated to one of the best 997 oem wheel designs with this type of refinishing style (NOT to the edge of the lips, but to the fork edges only).