winter rims worth it?
02-23-2006, 03:51 PM
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winter rims worth it?
I have currently one set of steel rims. I have put my winter tires on these for the winter. Do you think switching tires seasonally would be alright? Or should I take buy a second set. My main concern is stretching of the beading.
02-23-2006, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bradsmit
I have currently one set of steel rims. I have put my winter tires on these for the winter. Do you think switching tires seasonally would be alright? Or should I take buy a second set. My main concern is stretching of the beading.
02-24-2006, 01:20 AM
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you should have a second set of tires mounted on steel rims. if you dont mind the hassle and expense of changing and rebalancing your tires every winter. I have two sets, my neighbors spend at least $100 just to change thier tires every winter.
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Personally it's easier to have 2 sets of rims then to keep spending money on balancing/mounting twice a year. You would almost pay for another set of rims in 2 years.
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02-24-2006, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer
Personally it's easier to have 2 sets of rims then to keep spending money on balancing/mounting twice a year. You would almost pay for another set of rims in 2 years.
02-24-2006, 06:01 AM
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FWIW, I got a set of steelies on ebay for $10 (picked them up).........in other words, if you are patient/have some time, you can usually find some steelies for VERY cheap.
As was mentioned before, you will save money by not having to mount and balance twice a year.
As was mentioned before, you will save money by not having to mount and balance twice a year.
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Originally Posted by bradsmit
Living in Canada.. fair bit of snow.