I guess I cracked my wheel and will probably need a new one. What is the part number? Where do I find one except the dealer since they will prob charge me a lot?

The car is Cobalt 09 SS

Thanks

 

is it a turbocharged balt or an N/A?

Turbo Cobalt SS 18" 5 10 Spoke Rim Wheel Tire 7-8 QH0 | eBay

 

09 SS = TURBO

ebay or someone on here with some extras would be your best bet man

 

doh that is expensive... i can just buy 4 MSR from whoever had that deal some while ago. They said they can try to weld it but it was not a small crack.

It is confirmed that the 18" MSR 045 style fits over Brembos right? Also will the original size 225/40/18 tires go on those I couldn't find that info anywhere.

Thanks

 

yes they will, but u only need one new wheel, ask around to see if someone has a spare stock wheel on here, im sure someone has one they will sell you cheap

 

How did you manage to crack a wheel?

 

this

 

Schram Auto Parts - Parts Lookup

got an OEM GM front bumper from them as a factory blemish (clearcoat issue) for 200 + Shipping

 

hmm no idea. The crack is on the inside too, it starts from the rim and goes in an inch or so. Probably drove through a rock that hit the side who know. It made my tire flat. I actually got lucky cause I drove 4 hrs to get home from a football game Sunday and I would guess it happened then but my tire didn't go flat until the following morning.

 

Don't forget the stock SS wheels are crazy light weight. $240 is actually not bad except for the curb rash. Any 4 wheels you can buy for the same price will be much much heavier.

 

oh i had no idea, thanks. I'll call the dealer tomorrow too and see what they can do for me.

 

The stock SS wheels are also forged.

You won't find aftermarket forged aluminum wheels for anywhere near that price

 

mine are forged and cost about the same per rim, but theyre wider

 

my tire shop said they can call their welder to try and weld it... i'll wait and see if that works. the dealer said they were $600 heheheh

 

Must've taken something pretty serious to crack it. Driving down the interstate the drive shaft from the guy in front of me dropped out and i still hit it with my front right wheel. Shredded the tire and bent the wheel but no cracks. Fortunately the guys insurance has to fix everything, dealer is charging almost 700 for just the wheel. Total for everything is over 1200.

Back to on topic, a lot of the wheels linked above have a make offer link. Considering how limited the market is for individual ss wheels, try and throw out a low ball offer and see if you get lucky. Especially with this economy you might be surprised at what people will take.

 

Try Car-part.com I've found SS/TC wheels on there for cheaper than dealer prices.

 

well they welded it and it seems ok. still nervously checking tire presuure now and then but up to now it looks great.

 

Yes, the MSR would have fit over the Brembos, confirmed.

They are also heavier.

The stock wheel isn't "crazy light"; it's about 23-25lbs.

If you ever wanted to drag race your car, you would be served well by getting some Ion Redline wheels from a pick-a-part, junkyard, ebay, or whatever, and they only go about 100/wheel on avg.

From what I remember, they are about 18lbs/wheel, a significant savings.

They usually fit over Brembos, are 17" & 5x110, and are easier to find drag radials/slicks for them.

 

Although we are not "officially" affiliated with them, we've had luck referring people to TRANSWHEEL Corporation as they refurbish and sell OE wheels.

They are worth a try !