Originally posted by garyhill:
The original rim was a 14" x 5". When I purchased the second rim from the dealer, I noticed it was 14" x 5.5". I mentioned it to the parts guy and he said "this is the re-designed rim, much better than the old 14 x 5 style". I asked why the new design and he didn't know. I asked what problems they had with the original design, and he didn't know that either. I checked the first replacement I had to buy - it was also a 14" x 5.5".
Wouldn't it unbalance the car if one rim was wider than the others? Or 'cause more wear on the tires at least?