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mazpro00 08-10-2014 11:30 AM

Steel Rim Size compatibility
 
Ok so my steel rim is slightly bent on the front left, so i got another steel rim from the u pull it junkyard to replace the bent one, the junkyard one fits perfect however i notice something.

The one that got bent is 14x5.5 and the right wheel one on my car is also 14x5.5 but the junkyard one is 14x5. If i replace the bent wheel with the junkyard one that will mean i will have:

Left front wheel with a 14.5 steel rim and the front right wheel with a 14x5.5 rim will that be a problem with it? will it cause any weird vibration while driving?

The tires are in good condition and are the same brand size on both sides.

tanprotege 08-10-2014 03:14 PM

The different rim width will not cause a vibration. It could have other issues in particular when mounted on the front. Possibly it creates a mismatch of the steering geometry left vs. right. This will be the case if the offset has been affected. The center of the contact patch would have moved. It is hard to tell if you would even notice anything.

I would ask the junk yard to exchange it for a matching rim or use this rim only on the rear axle.

mazpro00 08-16-2014 03:25 PM

Hi Tan thanks for the help I decided to return the rim back and luckily i found 2 OEM Mazda steel rims for my car not bent but very dirty just needs cleaning for 7 bucks a rims at u pull it junkyard that's a deal.


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