Thanks for the insight Jerry.
I certainly agree with you on the cracks, welds, etc., and as mentioned alloy wheels would make me nervous as hell if bent.
I did seem to recall that bent steel rims could be straightened as my '53 has all four originals tweaked, just enough to not balance properly but certainly not enough to feel it while driving.
As for larger rims, I would be scared at what would happen to bend the larger wheels in the first place. The wheels on my COE are stout as wheel and I wouldn't attempt it either if damaged.
Thanks, Jeff
