Acura604

OK, here's the scenario:

car: 07 TL Base

I have 1 set of OEM rims w/bridgestone blizzaks for winter 235/45/17

I have 1 set of OEM rims w/stock michelins for non winter usage. 235/45/17

I found out that 1 of my winter rims is bent thus resulting in a slight
vibration at 100km/hr (60mph).

Should i:

1. get the bent rim repaired? $150-$200

2. exchange the rim with one of my non-winter rims and then change back when winters come off? $25 x 2

3. put 2 winter tires on the front and 2 stock michelins on the rear? just to ride out this last month of winter before spring hits.

4. buy this single 04-06 rim off craigslist and look silly with an 07-08 rim on rear and 04-06 rim on front - JUST for winter usage.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...223797663.html assuming tpms can be transferred to this rim. i'd offer him $75 for the single rim.

5. dont bother doing anything for now and ride out the winter until i can put my all-seasons back on..then i have all spring/summer to find 1 single rim to replace the bent one with.

*the vancouver winter has been super mild as in, hardly any snow this year.. we might get like 1 more dumping of 4-5cm at the very most before it just washes away with rain.


there you go.. lol.. feel free to add another option and/or make your recommendation.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

Purchase a '07/'08 base wheel:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/17-17x8-Alloy-Whe...item4156d20c16

Acura604

good find.. thanks. that'll take a few weeks to arrive. sooo in the meantime, would it be a good idea to move the bent rim from the front to the rear to minimize the vibs and shakes?

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

Good idea, but check the wheel carefully for any cracks.