now since he already took it to the dealer, in the first place - probably mistake #1. Gilly's advice is based on that - he first advices the General to not drive with the rim like that (and that's your point). Also, what may look terrible on a zoomed photo may not look as bad in reality, especiality given the white snowy background. Obviously ApeG isn't completely sure, nor does he completely believe the dealer, and that's why he posted the question in the first place.