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Looks like 2 holes in the tire and one hole in the rimDid not find the bullet but it was a strange feeling when it hit. Took the rim to wheeltek here in Memphis and they looked to make sure it was straight on the computer. They said that a good number of bullet strikes in on rims require them to be straightened. It was straight so they are going to weld the rim and guarantee it for 120.00.
Filed with insurance and they classes the incident as comprehensive so 500 deduct on the replacement. That's why I opted OEM new on the parts. Else wise I could ebay the repair/replacement for about 800.00 with a 10/32 tire and reconditioned wheel.
As far as selling the rim I was thinking of mounting a tire on it and using it as a spare but that's probably a bad idea.
I just replaced a wheel on my camaro from hitting a pothole so I am thinking with the road and ballistic damage threats in Memphis perhaps I will keep it for another day.
Did not find the bullet but it was a strange feeling when it hit. Took the rim to wheeltek here in Memphis and they looked to make sure it was straight on the computer. They said that a good number of bullet strikes in on rims require them to be straightened. It was straight so they are going to weld the rim and guarantee it for 120.00.
The tire lost air so fast I was surprised but called Ford roadside for a flat repair.
Their response time was 99 minuets!
I called a friend and got a ride home.