Hello all, looks like I might have another big problem on my hands. I have a 98 Avenger ES, and I recently replaces my tires. When I did so, it was discovered that most of the wheels had small bends in them, and there was one that was bent a little more (but still held air). So here is my problem... I was driving home today from xmas shopping, and all of a sudden my car starts handeling differnetly. It did not feel that I had a flat, and I dont remember hitting anything at all, but when I pull into my garage, my back right tire is low (the one with the more bent rim) and a little bit later it is almost flat. I will call Big O tomorrow and probably bring the tire in to see if it is a flat (which I hope, hope, hope it is because its free flat repairs), and if it is not, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can maybe get a new, stock 17" rim for fairly cheap (i dont have that much money currently....). I am hoping for the area under $100 maybe. Everywhere I have checked they are $210, and ebay has 4 for 175, or 1 for 175.... So yea. Thank you for your help.

 

have you checked salvage yards?

 

Yes I have, and I just got an e-mail from one of them saying $160 (including shipping) for a grade A-B wheel (near, if not, perfect) so I went with it. I also recieved my cold air intake today, and was wondering if anyone has any advice about what to do or not to do when installing one? Anything I should be careful of or anything like that? Thank you all for all your help.