Subaru Wheel help....ouch

[pdr479]

You guessed it i am another victim of the wet slippery roads, lost control on a roundabout due to my poor driving and lack of concentration luckily no one was hurt only my pride and the nearside rear wheel on my P&J can anyone suggest where i can get a second hand replacement or has one to sell!!I have checked on ebay PH classifieds and Scooby net but no luck yet (54 plate WRX STI with the dimpled rims) I no i am a prat and dont dserve any help but please find it in your hearts to forgive.
On a more technical side the impact with the kerb actually broke the rim leaving apx a 5 inch chunk missing, i have checked as best i can and can see nothing bent and the car is driving straight enough but there is an awfull grinding sound what do we reckon? i have checked the wheel bearing for play by rocking it whilst jacked up but but no obvious signs, drive shaft Bearings/Diff Bearing? any one got any suggestions other than learn to drive!
Paul

[benjc]

Smacking a wheel on a curb with enough force can do a lot of damage. Anything from steering racks to halfshafts to bearings could be fudged.

If you are getting a grinding noise get it to a garage pronto.

Good luck with getting it fixed, and I hope your wallet doesn't take too much of a hit.

[pdr479]

Cheers i hope its not to serious i have just spent a grand on a new clutch! I am waiting on a call back from the garage .........still waiting......snooze.....
Paul

[sam_rookes]

Make sure you're sat down when they ring.