Bent 16" rims

Hi all, I once again turn to you all in search of answers. I have just replaced the factory Firestone GTA 2s that came with my '03 ZX5 (at 45k kms) with Toyo Proxes 4 TPTs. When they were replacing my tires at Tires Unlimited in Victoria, BC (Yes, Shameless Plug, but the guys there rock, and they beat Big O by more than $100 on the quote) I found out I have 3 bent rims. Now, I live in Cold Lake, AB and the roads here suck, but there is no way I could have bent THREE rims driving day to day. Are the factory rims that crappy? I do drive somewhat spiritedly, but I have managed to successfully avoid most of the potholes in my driving, and I'm not Racing the car or doing rallies or autocross with it. This is my daily driver. Your comments would be greatly appreciated. BTW, can anyone recommend a good place for rims, 16", 4x108, 42 mm offset? Seems I will need new ones soon. :disappoin

PS: I love the Toyos! Ripping through the Mountains on my way back to Alberta was simply WOW!

I know that you can get replacement 17" 2003 SVT Focus, 2004 SVT Focus, and the Euro SVT Focus wheels from Tire Rack for $125 each (considering that a dealership will charge $250 per wheel, this is an unbelivable price). If you want replacement 16" wheels for your 2003 ZX5, eBay Motors will have the best deals. If you want a new set of aftermarket wheels at a rock-bottom price, then Wheel Max is your best bet.

www.tirerack.com
www.ebaymotors.com
www.wheelmax.com

---Click the link below to see what some different wheels would look like on your particular '03 ZX5.

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Focus+ZX5&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=

Thanx Dazada. I just shelled out $800 for new tires so I'd like to keep them. And if I am killing 16s with 50s on them due to the roads, then 17s with 45s or 40s aren't going too long, but i would really like a set of the road wheels from the St170. I think they look great.