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Old 03-24-2016, 01:08 PM
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One of my wheels is cracked and two are bent. Lots of vibration on the highway. No longer safe to drive, but I have to drive it anyway. :/

I just want to replace all 4 wheels as inexpensively as possible. I am open to either using refurbished OEM wheels or new wheels from some other manufacturer if they are inexpensive and have a good warranty. I have seen some refurbs online for around $160.

I already have 4 fairly new standard sized tires, so I am not necessarily looking to change the wheel sizes.
Fronts: Nitto Motivo - 255/40/ZR18 92W
Rears: Falken Pro G4 - 255/35/ZR19 96W M+S

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Old 03-24-2016, 01:45 PM
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$160 apiece is a tight budget for wheels.
What is your budget?
Any certain style you are looking for?
Chrome, silver, black etc.
Flat, lip, recessed etc.
With 255 rears I assume stock sizes or a hair over?
 
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Old 03-24-2016, 02:09 PM
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Budget: $800 Preferred. $1,000 Max.
Style/Color/Trim/Size: Something like the stock 7-Spoke mag wheel look of the roadsters is fine for me. Not looking to upgrade the look necessarily. Just want to feel safe on the road again.

I guess I just need a recommendation for a good manufacturer and then I can choose a wheel design from their site assuming it will fit. There are so many sites out there and I am sure that most of them make crap wheels.
 
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Old 03-24-2016, 02:15 PM
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Or if someone has a reputable place that they have purchased some refurbished OEM wheels for these cars, that would be fine too.

There seem to be several of those out there too.
 
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Old 03-24-2016, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by XFireCrazy
One of my wheels is cracked and two are bent. Lots of vibration on the highway. No longer safe to drive, but I have to drive it anyway. :/
Doesn't insurance cover the damage?
 
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Old 03-25-2016, 10:16 AM
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we have access to a few styles right now, if you pm me your email address I can show you pictures and we can discuss sizing.
 
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Old 03-25-2016, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by XFireCrazy
Budget: $800 Preferred. $1,000 Max.
Style/Color/Trim/Size: Something like the stock 7-Spoke mag wheel look of the roadsters is fine for me. Not looking to upgrade the look necessarily. Just want to feel safe on the road again.

I guess I just need a recommendation for a good manufacturer and then I can choose a wheel design from their site assuming it will fit. There are so many sites out there and I am sure that most of them make crap wheels.

Try Wheelfire.com. It's a great site with lots of options.
 
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Old 03-26-2016, 08:22 AM
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If I buy a set, they will be tsw rotary forged wheels 18X8-8.5 and 19X10-10.5-11
Looking at $1200 + but also alot lighter and stronger than stock, less rotational weight = quicker response, better mpg etc.
Every 1 lbs of rotational weight equally 9-10 lbs static weight.
 
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Old 03-26-2016, 12:23 PM
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eBay has OEM new front rims for $136 and I saw one used rear for $186; doubt you will find them cheaper, but try the "Classified wanted or sale section" on this website. Often someone is parting out a car. You might find what you want.
 

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