Why has the alloy wheel on my car buckled?

What would cause a 21-inch alloy rim on a Volvo XC60 T5 to start to buckle? Dealer advised this at last MoT and it has never had an accident or hit pothole. Only front offside and four years old at 21,000 miles. Have you ever had reports of other alloy rims buckling ?

Asked on 10 September 2021 by Robert John BEALE

Answered by Dan Powell

This type of damage is typical with a pothole, drain or kerb strike. Sometimes a slow puncture or internal tyre problem will cause a vibration that may bend the alloy. It may be possible to repair the wheel, but in most cases it'll need to be replaced.

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