Need new rims for winter,but no idea what im doing

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-wheels/liquid-metal-atom/p/48991

this one is 15x6, 5x100, +41, 54 hub. just keep in mind stock 15's are 15x6.5

 

Yep, get toyopri808's suggestion, they'll work fine.

Also buy from Discount Tire if they're local to you because when you re-mount your stock wheels & tires Discount will
re-set your TPMS for free very quickly if needed.


Rob43

 

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-wheels/mb-wheels-wynter/p/62279

Is the cheapest wheel they sell that is 6.5 inches wide, like stock. I am not sure I would worry too much about that.

 

The .5" won't* effect anything. That Michelin is great.... but if your buying at that price point consider the Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 because they're fractionally better & are "H" speed rated vs "T"

The WS80 has a $70 dollar rebate currently.


Rob43



* Unless you're racing....

 

You're welcome.

You will need some form of valve stems for your new purchase, you can either buy the cheap black rubber stems (that's what I'd do) or you can invest in TPMS valve stems at a Much Higher price point. I personally just live with the dash Tire warning light that blinks for roughly ~1 minute for the ~3 months that I'll have my snows mounted for.


Rob43

 

This is a Toyota Corolla steel rim that's 100% compatible, correct (not oversized) hub opening. I picked up a set new in fall of 2010, for $70 apiece:

Corolla steel rim, part no: 42611-02471 (2003-2008 corolla or matrix, CE, LS, S)
steel rim lug nuts, part no: 90942-01007 (plain, open-ended, galvanized)

 

In the summer on dry pavement, a wide tire and wheel can offer more traction.
In the winter, in rain and snow, a narrow tire and wheel can cut through to the pavement at times the wider tire will 'float', for better traction.
Do not reduce tire size beyond the weight of the vehicle. I would not fear 185s instead of 195s, but smaller might not survive a full load.

Here is the data for the X-Ice Xi3


So with 185s, you can carry 528 fewer pounds of weight. (1521 - 1389) * 4 = 528

 

Judging from the pics the snow was just starting to fly.

If they're Corolla rims a 2" abs end cap (hardware store item) can serve as a center cap, if you first push on something like a bicycle inner tube section (say 3/16" wide). Stretch it onto the raised flange, then tap the center cap on. It'll keep it from rusting.

If they're aftermarket steel rims they're very likely oversized hub openings and no raised flange, then maybe just apply a little oil: a drop or two and brush it around. Sparingly, because due to centrifugal forces it'll migrate outwards from the center. Or the bees-knees: boiled linseed oil.

 

Congrats & good timing.

What snow tires did you go with ?


Rob43

 

Great choice...

Give us an update when you get a big-ish snowstorm (6+ inches) on how well your Prime/Blizaks cope with the storm.


Rob43

 

Don't abandon caution though. Snow tires give you better grip, but they don't work miracles. Also, deep enough snow, you'll still be stuck, due to the low ground clearance.

 

It's strange to see New York with bare pavement, and here we've got somewhere around 8~10" of the white stuff right now. It's our first snow of the winter.

 

Good for you & all your new grip.

You'll find that your rough limitation in this chassis is about ~12" of snow, more than that & you might get yourself into a
sticky (pun intended) situation.


Rob43