I need a new set of rims for my Rav4. The rims have simply
corroded too much and do not provide a good seal around the
tire or the valve. I am topping up the tires about once a
week.

And.. I'm tired of having my tires swapped (removed from the
rims) alternatively with winter and summer tires thoughout the
year. Every swap is about $80 to $90. And, I believe that with
each swap a mechanic has easily scored and damaged either the
tires or the rims over the years.

So.. in addition to getting new rims, I was thinking of going
back to all-seasons (the defacto OEM standard for the Rav4).

Meanwhile.. I was impressed with these after I saw them on a
friend's truck:

https://www.bfgoodrich.ca/en/auto/tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko2

I can get the right size for the Rav4. As all-seasons, I would
never have to worry about swapping them out, and they are
super-ready for all kinds of road conditions at any time any
season.

But.. would they look a bit overdone on a Rav4?

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I need a new set of rims for my Rav4. The rims have simply
corroded too much and do not provide a good seal around the
tire or the valve. I am topping up the tires about once a
week.

I wonder if there is anyway you can get them to grind around the edges to
form a better seal. This way you can use the corroded rims for winter use and buy some decent alloys for summer with tires to match. I used to have tires swapped but now I just change the tires myself in the driveway.
./)arkman /\lmighty.

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On 03 Oct 2021, Darkman Almighty said the following...

I need a new set of rims for my Rav4. The rims have simply corroded too much and do not provide a good seal around the
tire or the valve. I am topping up the tires about once a
week.

I wonder if there is anyway you can get them to grind around the edges to form a better seal. This way you can use the corroded rims for winter
use and buy some decent alloys for summer with tires to match. I used to have tires swapped but now I just change the tires myself in the
driveway. ./)arkman /\lmighty.

Not certain if that would be a good idea? A cousin tried something like this and the corrosion still caused leaks and later structural issues.

We have bought a second set of steel rims for cars/trucks we decide get a winter tire set and they were not super expesive.

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Hello Darkman Almighty!

** On Sunday 03.10.21 - 20:35, Darkman Almighty wrote to Ogg:

I need a new set of rims for my Rav4. The rims have simply
corroded too much and do not provide a good seal [...]

I wonder if there is anyway you can get them to grind
around the edges to form a better seal. This way you can
use the corroded rims for winter use and buy some decent
alloys for summer with tires to match. I used to have
tires swapped but now I just change the tires myself in
the driveway. ./)arkman /\lmighty.

I was imagining having the rims sand-blasted and coated with a
nice rust-proofing paint. [But no mechanic at the service
centre even suggested that. They just grumble and complain that
the proper seal can't be maintained due to the corrosion.]

Then, the idea was to limit those refurbished rims for winter
use, and purchased shiny new rims for summer use.

Meanwhile, I decided to get generic (ugly) replacement rims
right now for this upcoming winter, and have my winter tires
installed on them. The idea is to ride the winter with those.
It's the fastest and least costly solution right now. That
gives me time to research a set of rims for summer.

The current (original) steel rims are very corroded. I'm not
sure it's even worth keeping them (even if they were cleaned
up) as spares for another tire-set. I'll probably just let
them go to the scrapyard.

At this point, I also need new summer tires anyway. I've been
driving the current set well below recommended pressure, and
the sidewall cracking seems to reflect that.

Or.. the idea is to simply go for allseasons and stop the tire
swapping nonsense.

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I need a new set of rims for my Rav4. The rims have simply corroded too much and do not provide a good seal around the

I wonder if there is anyway you can get them to grind around the edge form a better seal. This way you can use the corroded rims for winter

Not certain if that would be a good idea? A cousin tried something like thisand the corrosion still caused leaks and later structural issues.

We have bought a second set of steel rims for cars/trucks we decide get a winter tire set and they were not super expesive.

--- Steve K9ZW via SPOT BBS

Hmm. Thats too bad. I suppose if the corrosion is too great, prob not a good idea. Steel wheels would be your best option anyway. The OEM alloys I use for winter are fine for sealing but the chrome is peeling all over and looks terrible... hence winter wheels.

./)arkman /\lmighty.

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On 04 Oct 2021, Ogg said the following...

Hello Darkman Almighty!

I was imagining having the rims sand-blasted and coated with a
nice rust-proofing paint. [But no mechanic at the service
centre even suggested that. They just grumble and complain that
the proper seal can't be maintained due to the corrosion.]

Hey Ogg,
I'm confused, as far as I know sand-blasted refinishing would bring the rim back to proper spec... this is a standard thing that occurs in the industry.

Then, the idea was to limit those refurbished rims for winter
use, and purchased shiny new rims for summer use.

right. good plan. Surely the cost of refinishing should be a fraction of the wheel cost I would think? but purchase of steel wheels would be prob economical.

Meanwhile, I decided to get generic (ugly) replacement rims
right now for this upcoming winter, and have my winter tires
installed on them. The idea is to ride the winter with those.
It's the fastest and least costly solution right now. That
gives me time to research a set of rims for summer.

fair yes.

At this point, I also need new summer tires anyway. I've been
driving the current set well below recommended pressure, and
the sidewall cracking seems to reflect that.

ouch. cracking.

Or.. the idea is to simply go for allseasons and stop the tire
swapping nonsense.

I run all seasons myself for 'summer' this way if it does snow.. and being in Canada is a very real possibility even early October :O ! I get the winters switched on usually end of November. From what I read in my area, although not mandatory, a great number of drivers have switched to winters.. I was dubious at first and due to the cost factor, I purchased two tires for the front and it made a huge difference in handling. I switched cars and had to change the size, but this time I went all 4... and I felt like a tank. The rear end would always slide in the corners but now, it holds steady. I tried to convince my friend winter tires was better he dismisses me. I'm only driving a small FWD car too. In the city its really noticeable.. highway.. i couldn't say but one time slid on ice which not a lot you can do but with it being an aggressive tread compared to all season I managed to keep control but wow. Gotta be careful out there thats for sure.
./)arkman /\lmighty.

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Hello Darkman Almighty!

** On Sunday 10.10.21 - 01:41, Darkman Almighty wrote to Ogg:

I was imagining having the rims sand-blasted and coated [...]

I'm confused, as far as I know sand-blasted refinishing would bring the rim back to proper spec... this is a standard thing that occurs in the industry.

But noone in the garages would even suggest that. Perhaps the
level of corrosion is overly excessive, but they don't even
mention that.

Then, the idea was to limit those refurbished rims for winter
use, and purchased shiny new rims for summer use.

right. good plan. Surely the cost of refinishing should be a fraction of the wheel cost I would think? but purchase of steel wheels would be prob economical.

My new replacement rims have been "fitted" a couple days ago. I
am now booked to have the wheels (+my stored winter tires)
installed next week.

The rims are a generic replacement, and black. The colour is
not what I wanted, but it's all that they offer. Good enough
or winter driving. I think each rim is just under $100ea. OEM
rims would cost me about $300ea installed.

It's the fastest and least costly solution right now. That
gives me time to research a set of rims for summer.

fair yes.

But.. if the shaking at 40kph-60kph continues, I'm not sure if
any more expense is worth maintaining the vehicle. I just
really hope that the new rims +balancing will solve the shaking
problem.

I run all seasons myself for 'summer' this way if it does snow.. and
being in Canada is a very real possibility even early October :O ! I get the winters switched on usually end of November. From what I read in my area, although not mandatory, a great number of drivers have switched to winters.. I was dubious at first and due to the cost factor [...]

In my case, I started with All-seasons as OEM installed, but
decided to treat myself to proper winter tires at some point.
Insurance offered something like a $80 discount if I actually
used winter tires. I *think* I noticed a stickier traction on
ice and snow. Then, when summer rolled around, I thought why
not get summer tires, and just swap winter/summer every year.

But in my case, I did not procure a dedicated set of rims for
each set. Big mistake. Only later on did I notice far too much
rim and tire damage when the mechanics would need to remove and
re-install the tires.

..i couldn't say but one time slid on ice
which not a lot you can do but with it being an aggressive tread compared to all season I managed to keep control but wow. Gotta be careful out there thats for sure. ./)arkman /\lmighty.

I really like the description of these:

https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/auto/tires/all-terrain-t-a-ko2

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