Hey all,

I know most of you probably already know this, but just wanted to let you all know about a problem with "Winter Wheel" brand wheels.

I bought my box this past spring, and it has the 17x7" enkai rims.

don't want to run them over the winter, as the salt and snow will kill them.
So I decided to get a set of steelies to toss some winter tires on, and run those. The stealership up here wants $129/rim for the xb stock steelies, so I decided to go with Winter Wheel rims.

Here's where I run into a problem. On the Winter Wheel 15" rims, the front brake caliper rubs, and you have to use a spacer to use the rims. This is only a problem on the front wheels, as the rear fit perfectly, and turn freely once snugged up.

So, tonight, in the middle of a snowstorm, I gotta crawl my way over to the shop that's doing the install, and hope to hell that I don't get hit, or slide thru a stop sign.

Wish me luck!

 

What do you mean by "winter wheel"? Winter wheels are the steelies that came stock.

 

There's a brand of wheels named "Winter Wheel". I dunno if they're available in the states.

Also, I didn't get the steelies with my box. Came from the stealership with the 17" Enkei RP05s on it.

 

Just pick up a set of stock steelies for cheap. Sometimes even for free from someone wanting to get rid of them. Tire Rack has them for cheap when you buy a set of winter tires from them too. They come mounted and balanced ready for winter duty.

 

Been trying to, man... Already bought the winter wheels, tho... we got 5" of snow last friday, so I had to do something.
:/

 

Sorry bout that. It's a shame when steelies get seperated from their boxes.
If I ever sell my box they will go with it.