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Winter rims

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by Hookitlow, Nov 7, 2022.

  1. Hookitlow

    Hookitlow Junior Member

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    I’m looking to get a set of rims to put winter tires. I know there’s a lot of info out there but am feeling overwhelmed.

    I found a local set of factory gen 3 15” rims. I think there’s an offset difference to gem 4? Any chance to get them to work?

    otherwise the best option I found is aftermarket steel wheels. Are there known issues with that?

    I appreciate any info, just having a hard time parsing through the search results
     
  2. Salamander_King

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    The offset is close enough, Gen3 wheels should work fine. I have an aftermarket steely for my full-size spare but I bought cheap MB ICON 15" alloy wheels for less than the cost of steely for winter tires. Have had them on my PP for the last 4 winters without issue.

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  3. Mendel Leisk

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    I went with this:

    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)

    One advantage of the Corolla rim, vs aftermarket: the hub opening is exact fit.

    When purchased in 2010 the rims were $70 (CDN) apiece and a set of 20 nuts $31 IIRC.

    I added a 2" ABS end cap (readily available hardware store plumbing item) as a make-shift centre cap. It keeps the hubs from rusting up, looks a little better.The cap fits slightly loose, but I fixed that by first pushing a rubber band (section cut from old bicycle inner tube) onto the hub opening flange, then squishing the cap onto it. They've never flung off. Also, I put a drop of oil on the exposed tips of the studs, again for rust prevention.

    When the current snow tires wear out I do have a set of PIP rims I'll probably use next, dress it up. :)

    This is on a 3rd gen btw, but I believe it's the same wheel specs, or very close.
     
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  4. MSantos

    MSantos EcoAccelerometry

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    Another option for those who live in Canada is the Envy branded rims sold by Canadian Tire. I purchased these in 2020 for both cars for less than $70 CND per wheel. They weight about the same as the OEM rims and unlike the cheaper steel wheels, they do not rust and weigh a heck of a lot less, which is a bonus for my back when it comes time to do the seasonal wheel changing ritual.

    The other plus is that these are lug-centric and as well fitting as the OEM wheels, requiring no additional hardware (lug nuts or spacers/shims).

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