I recently bought a set of steel rims to put winter tires on. I was wondering what the difference in weight is between the stock aluminum rims and the steel rims. I don't want to be putting any undue stress on the steering and suspension components.
If I'd known that, I would have ordered a set for my winter tires from a Canadian dealership. The ones I bought from DTD are working out fine, but because they're lug-centric, installing them can be a bit tedious.it makes no difference to the suspension system as long as your steels are correct for the vehicle - steel wheels are still used on the base model (LX) here in Canada (and used to be in the US in 2015) and the suspension system as never been changed. Also many people use steel rims for snow tires.
For my last Soul (2012), I bought them for $15.00 / each from this guy on eBay. They were still working fine when I traded the car in.Thanks guys!
While I'm at it, where have you guys found has TPMS sensors for a reasonable price? I'd rather not have to take the ones out of my aluminum rims. Also, does the tire shop have to program the new sensors to the car?