2010 FX50S - winter rims

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NSRUSS
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I am looking to source 21 inch steel wheels to use for winter tires
Does any one know where I can find these.
Thanks


EdBwoy
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Those will be heavy! Coming from the forged 21"s, you'll probably feel the weight at take off.

I don't know at what point it becomes better to just go with aluminum wheels; manufacturers do it not just for looks, but weight/ fuel economy as well.
I'd consider 18 or 19 inch wheels (aluminum or steel) so that you can have higher profile tires as well. I know it was difficult enough to find 19 inch winter tires, but there are a lot of SUVs and other crossovers using meaty 18 inchers. If you get the wheels, the correct tires might be quite expensive.

From google, "Detroit Steel Wheels" comes up as a custom builder, maybe ebay would yield something in the correct specs.
Sorry I can't answer your original query with certainty of experience, but I hope this helps in one way or another.

NSRUSS
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Appreciate the feed back and input, Aluminum is a great idea for sure.
They have to be 21 inch because I already have 21 inch snow tires.
I will check out your Detroit idea

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Ahh, I see now. I had assumed you were looking for both wheels and tires.

Please keep us updated with what you find.


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