A little dent in one of your car rims might not sound like a big deal. Many people think that it’s safe to drive with your car in this condition. Even if you take it slow, there are a number of unnecessary risks for you, your passengers and fellow road users.
The number one risk is the loss of control. This can be caused by the way that the damaged rim affects the handling of your vehicle. It could also occur during a blowout. When you have a damaged rim, the tire will no longer fit as it should and this can affect the tire pressure and the way the tire wears. A blowout will take you by surprise and you could easily end up causing an accident.
With all of these risks in mind, it’s simply not worth driving your vehicle until you have the rim repaired.