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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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Just put my new wheels on around Christmas. I had to be at work at seven, and it snowed last night. So the roads were covered. Took a turn and the car didn't turn. Went straight towards a curb and ****ed the wheel up. I'll post pics when I get off work. What's the best thing to do in my situation? Get them fixed, or buy a new one. Thanks guys.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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Buy a winter beater.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Depends on the damage...you also may have damaged your suspension. Hard to tell without pics.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Depends on how expensive the wheel is and how extensive the damage is.

Post some pics.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Why would you put on your new wheels around this time of year? Be patient, Spring will be here before you know it.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tribal_visionz
Why would you put on your new wheels around this time of year? Be patient, Spring will be here before you know it.
too late...
Sorry about your misfortune
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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if i had a set of nice rims i would lock them in my basment were only i could see them and roll on stockers all year that way you not only have nice rims but you will never get them dirty lol
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by R350Zz33
if i had a set of nice rims i would lock them in my basment were only i could see them and roll on stockers all year that way you not only have nice rims but you will never get them dirty lol
Lol yeah. I wish. I had works Cr-kais. So.. yeah.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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post up some pics!
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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It's dark now. Will first thing in the morning. Maybe yall can suggest what I do.
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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What kind of tires do you have? You might look at getting a set of proper snow tires if you plan to do any driving in snowy conditions.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Obviously you need a dedicated wheel/tire setup for winter driving that includes snow tires. Mount snow tires on a set of wheels, and use these during winter driving. You can use your stock wheels if you still have these or buy an inexpensive set of winter wheels.

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EDIT: Don’t buy a winter “beater” or put the car away for the winter months as suggested here. You bought the car to drive, so do that. The Z, equipped with the proper tires, is very safe and fun to drive in snow or on ice.

Last edited by Spike100; Jan 9, 2011 at 01:46 PM. Reason: To mention the Z is afe and fun to drive during the winter.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Yeah it does. I'm sorry. Been super busy with work and stuff. I'll get them up tomorrow
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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waiting to see the wrinkled paint . . .
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