Winter Steel Wheels

[PGCist]

Just took the plunge at Tirerack. I bought 4 Revo 1's on their generic 16" steel wheels for $608 (plus a $50 AMEX gift card).

We'll see if they fit (fingers crossed) tomorrow.

By the way, Tirerack tels me their generic steel wheels are hub-centric, NOT lug centric.

 

[bauline_line]

Costco has the 16'' rims for 37.00 each. I am not sure what kind they are but I had them on my toyota for 4 years and never had a issue. I also thinking of 4 michelin artic alpins which is also what I had on my toyota. I lived in nfld at the time and I could go almost anywhere, except of course when the snow was too deep.

 

[GreenTea]

New concern: Canadian vehicles (I don't know about U.S.A.) have Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with sensors and transmitters in each wheel. What happens if I fit 4 steel wheels w/o sensors. Do I have to look at the warning light on my dash all winter or is there some way to disable it? Any info? Else, how expensive are 4 extra sensors? <gulp>?

Not true, Canadian-spec Mazda5 does not have TPMS. And as I mentioned above, 16-inch is the smallest you can go (P205/55R16 would be optimal, as its exactly the Mazda5 16-inch tire size).

well, that is true if you drive 07 or newer models. NA spec INCLUDING Canadian models have to be equipped with TPMS if the vehicle is 07 or newer...
and this is not only for our 5s, but any NEW vehicles being sold in any dealership in NA. (that's my understanding....)

so, yes... you do have to have another set of TPMS for your steelies if you have 07 or newer models.

 

[PGCist]

You're making me nervous.

According to Mazda USA, my US-spec '07 Sport does not have TPMS. See page 4 here.

 

[coolmazda5]

well, that is true if you drive 07 or newer models. NA spec INCLUDING Canadian models have to be equipped with TPMS if the vehicle is 07 or newer...
and this is not only for our 5s, but any NEW vehicles being sold in any dealership in NA. (that's my understanding....)

so, yes... you do have to have another set of TPMS for your steelies if you have 07 or newer models.

Hmmm, only cars manufactured in/after September 2007 need to have TPMS by law...