A: There are some things you can do to try and prevent damaged / bent wheels. One of the major things is to ensure proper air pressure in your tires. The amount of air (psi) should go according to the vehicle manufacturer and the tire manufacturer. Basically a bent wheel indicates a significant impact. The absence of proper air pressure with enough of a road hazard could cause a wheel to become damaged as the “cushion” that proper air pressure creates is not there to protect the wheel.
One of the other things that you should constantly do is ensure you are continually scanning the road for road debris and pot holes. The final obvious tip we have for you is to regularly check the proper torque of the mounting hardware of your wheels. This is especially true with in 50 miles of installation and after anytime your vehicle has been serviced where a wheel might have been removed / installed. This will help you spot issues before they can cause you catastrophic problems.