Toyota Repair: Car Accident in a 2003 RAV4, salvage yard, honda civic


Question
Hello-

I recently got into a car accident where a Honda Civic crashed at about 30 MPH (approximately) into my rear tire on the driver's side. There was no damage to the surrounding body, but the top of the wheel is bent inward about 3-5 degrees. It is almost touching the inner tire casing. I was able to drive it the two miles back to my home, and the car felt fine except for the slight wobble in the tire.

Do you think this could just be a wheel issue, or could the axle be bent? If the axle was bent, I wouldn't be able to drive it, right? Please let me know what you think would need to be repaired and approximately what you think the cost could be.

Thank you very much. Any help you could give me would be great.

Answer
I would replace the rim and tire and then take some measurements and compare it to the other side.
Then IF drivable, have a 4wheel alignment done to see if any suspension parts are bent.
Cost for parts vary from area top area. Dont rule out a salvage yard for the rim to save $$
Mike