[TRobinson6]

more heads are better than one. does anyone know of any aftermarket rims less than or close to $100 each. i have looked and found very few but someone out there may know of some i missed. could you let me know the names of the ones you found so i can take a look at them since factory rims are scarce and expensive.


thanks for your help

 

[jimvw57]

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/15x5-0-ET34-CB57-1-3X112_60227414753.html

found by Dreamcarownwer..

 

[NCC1701]

This is where I bought my Rail Le Mans wheels.
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/res...sion&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=&package=false
I would recommend purchasing the entire wheels though, rims are pretty useless with no way to mount them on the car. ;-p
:sorrysign: j/k

 

[jzchen]

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/15x5-0-ET34-CB57-1-3X112_60227414753.html

found by Dreamcarownwer..

Maybe if two or more live near each other can order 15x6 and 15x7 for a proper set. (They're only interested in selling 4 or more exact same spec wheels).

 

[Miss Mercedes]

If enough people buy, the price per wheel gets pretty cheap. I'm willing to hop in on that bandwagon!

 

[InjuredAgain]

I guess besides the fact that those wheels aren't my favorite design, what if everyone wants a different width or different offset? It looks like they can go as much as -12. i'd be happy with around a zero offset - that way I won't have to get spacers for the rear.


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[jzchen]

They note they have different designs available, so maybe you're in luck and can find a style and they can set the proper bolt pattern....

 

[Shalmaneser64]

Recently purchased a set of aftermarket 5.5" steel rims. Chinese made, of course, but price wasn't bad, or so I thought. They showed up the other day. Pulled them out this morning and two are bent. Sending them all back. I'll go with used OEMs, I think.

 

[gtdump]

That's unfortunate, probably shipping damage if I were to guess. Does the quality of the steel (thickness, etc) seem comparable?

 

[smark]

This post, is 3 years old! I’ll pay for safety, over being cheap. OEM take offs for me.

 

[jzchen]

Both www.tirerack.com and www.tires.com still sell wheels for the C451. (TireRack is cheaper). I prefer aluminum as well unless you can live without the steel covers.

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[1983JZR3W]

The OP passed away a few months ago.

 

[jzchen]

Recently purchased a set of aftermarket 5.5" steel rims. Chinese made, of course, but price wasn't bad, or so I thought. They showed up the other day. Pulled them out this morning and two are bent. Sending them all back. I'll go with used OEMs, I think. View attachment 65195

The OP passed away a few months ago.

Thank you.

I was actually responding to this post maybe that's a forum etiquette no-no?

(If so I apologize).

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[Shalmaneser64]

Both www.tirerack.com and www.tires.com still sell wheels for the C451. (TireRack is cheaper). I prefer aluminum as well unless you can live without the steel covers.

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I don't mind using the steel ones for snow tires (although two of the three sets I have are on aluminum ones at this point...) I didn't know www.tires.com carried wheels. Thanks for the tip.

 

[smark]

Snow tires are not. I hate the looks of the smart cars steel wheels. Especially without wheel covers. You can still be stylish with alloy’s, in the winter time.

Bob, use to have a lot of alloy wheels for sale. He’s here in Kansas City.
He’s smart car America member name is fannum