Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Wheels & Tires steel rim ?

Well I got an alignment the other day and the service person told me that my wheel looked like it was bent. It still worked but when I get new tires this summer, it may be a bit of a problem. I checked it out and the rim does appear to be bent. Funny I didn't notice it before hmmmmm? Unfortunately if the service people did do it there isn't a whole lot that I can do since I didn't check it out before had like I should have.
Anyway I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get a 14" steel rim for the tour for a decent price. I can't seem to get one from tire rack, they only come in sets with winter tires. (though I will probably get my new tires there) and the fords parts online page wants $70 for one. I think that may be my only option as I'm fairly sure that any other place will charge me more.

I had the same problem when I went shopping for 15" steel wheels for winter tires for my SVT.

Because (apparently) of the unusual bolt pattern on our cars, the only aftermarket steels I could find were more expensive than the dealer price, so I ended up biting the bullet and buying them there...$80 Cdn apiece. The cheapest aftermarket steel wheels I could find were $110 Cdn.

I bent one during Winter 2000. I was able to get one with matching tires, Goodyear HPs, from Discount Tire Wholesale, www.discounttiredirect.com. If you have a Discount Tire Store near you, then they will mount the wheel(s) and tires for a small fee (basically free). Both, the website, and the store were easy to deal with.

Hope this helps

I would try calling local tire shops, they might be able to help you out there.

uhh, junkyard??

Somethings wrong if you can't order one from the tire rack. I ordered my 15 inch steel rims there for $39 each. If you are having trouble with the website, just call them on the phone.