Need to replace a rim

Terzo

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So one of my tires was leaking pressure, and it turns out I had a banged up rim. I took it to a shop where they hammered out the dent, but they said I should still replace the rim.

My friend said I should just get a whole new set, or at the very least get a pair to make things even. He said getting just one new rim is a bad idea.

I'm not looking to spend a lot of money, so I've been looking on craigslist to see what I can find in terms of steelies. I currently have 175-70-13 wheels and a 4-100 bolt pattern, but apparently I can stray from that a little bit.

I've found two options right now, but each seems a little iffy.


Option 1
http://washingtondc.craigslist...mld/pts/643905764.html
So these are miata steelies, 185-60-14. with snow tires mounted.
First off, would these fit? The dimensions don't seem that far off, and they have the same bolt pattern.
Second, could I use the snow tires for normal driving, or is that stupid?


Option 2
http://washingtondc.craigslist...nva/pts/647658947.html
Civic steelies, but from a 99 model. I'm not sure what their size is, but a quick search indicates the stock wheels are 185-65-14. I assume a 4-100 bolt pattern.
Once again, would these fit?
Second, the tires are really worn....I'd need to get new tires as well, wouldn't I?

Option 3
Neither of the above options are worth it (if anything I'd guess due to a need to get new tires). In which case I should just keep my eyes open until something better comes along.

Additionally, the weather molding on the driver's side windshield is loose/partially broken off. Where should I look to find a replacement for that?

Thanks in advance for any advice.
 

desy

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Jan 13, 2000
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If that was an original rim just phone your local auto salvage and get a used one
Usually they guarantee its straight at which time your tire shop will tell you so when they mount the tire.
No need for 'a matched set' if you get a rim from the civic from 92-95
 

woodie1

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I 2nd the junk yard idea. You can get an exact match for the rims already on the car.