So, anybody need three wheels?

Well, I wrecked my Stealth today.

We got a pretty bad snowstorm up here and the only way to get out of here is down a hill. Sadly the plow had not been through yet. I was going about 15MPH letting the car idle it's way down the hill when the back end suddenly stepped out causing the car to head to the right. This is really bad since on left side there is a hill and a curb and on the right side there's a huge ditch and a bunch of trees. Anyhow, I tried to correct but it just snapped again making the car head left.

I think, oh well, I'd rather hit the curb then be in the ditch. I turned the front wheels to the left to minimize the carnage and I knew the back end was going to get hosed. The driver front hit the curb and spun the car around slamming the back passenger wheel into the curb. The wheel is trashed and cocked forward and under a little. I thought the strut tower would have collapsed from a hit that hard but after getting it on the truck it looked fine. Perhaps it just bent the control arms.

So, I need a new wheel. Problem is the dealer can't get them, of course, and they are $760 besides! I figure the insurance will have to pay me that and then I can pay the difference for an aftermarket set? Do you think they would do that?

I'll get some pictures tomorrow when I go to pick up the sardine can I get to drive around until it's fixed.

Glad to see the damge was minimal and you were not hurt. Now that thats been said....



DAMN!!! That sucks...I would guess the insurance company would compensate for your loss, but what is your deductible or do you have one?

glad to hear everything was small, and you only cracked a rim.

760? for a wheel or a set? im pretty sure you could find a stealth rim for cheaper.

here is something i quickly found
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Stealth-RT-Turbo-Factory-OEM-Wheel-Rim-17_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43957QQihZ013QQitemZ 230094829806QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

as for the insurrance comp paying you for aftermarket, i highly doubt it. gotian would know, just waiting for him to chip in.

i need 3 wheels, but not your 3.

Glad to see the damge was minimal and you were not hurt. Now that thats been said....

DAMN!!! That sucks...I would guess the insurance company would compensate for your loss, but what is your deductible or do you have one?

Thanks.

I've already submitted a claim and they are going to cover it. My deductible is only $500.

glad to hear everything was small, and you only cracked a rim.

760? for a wheel or a set? im pretty sure you could find a stealth rim for cheaper.

here is something i quickly found
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Stealth-RT-Turbo-Factory-OEM-Wheel-Rim-17_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43957QQihZ013QQitemZ 230094829806QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

as for the insurrance comp paying you for aftermarket, i highly doubt it. gotian would know, just waiting for him to chip in.

The wheel didn't crack but it is bent enough that it needs to be replaced. The $760 was for one wheel. The problem is that I need a white one. I am not going to drive around with three white ones and one silver one. I want the car to drive and look like it did before the accident. If they can find a white one then fine, but if not they don't have much of a choice but to give me the money for the wheel and I would pay the difference for an aftermaket set. Someone at 3Si said he has something similar happen and the insurance gave him the money and he bought aftermarket wheels.

Anyhow, as promised here is the damage:

http://www.synapsepc.com/Hosting/Images/Stealth/Wreck-1.jpg

http://www.synapsepc.com/Hosting/Images/Stealth/Wreck-2.jpg

And that's why Snow states suck ass.

What happened to the superb AWD handling? Hit some ice or something? :(

AWD doesn't help much going down a steep grade with crummy tires. :icon16:

D'oh.

I was wondering something. With the $500 deductible doesn't that mean you would only get $260 from the insurance company? If so it might be an idea not to file the claim unless you have Allstate forgiveness.:) I would guess your rates might go up filing a claim. I dunno though was just thinking...


Good luck..

I was wondering something. With the $500 deductible doesn't that mean you would only get $260 from the insurance company? If so it might be an idea not to file the claim unless you have Allstate forgiveness.:) I would guess your rates might go up filing a claim. I dunno though was just thinking...


Good luck..

No, it means that I pay $500 and they pay the rest. After the suspension is fixed it will need the front bumper repainted. It isn't going to be cheap.

I bought my dad a set of rims for his 3KGT, so he left his stock rims here at my house in NY.

I don't think he plans on using them anytime soon. But if you want, I'll see if he wouldn't mind giving them to you for a reasonable price. They looked pretty nice on his (for stock that is). So, if you are in need of a set, I'll talk to him and see if we can't help you out.

You might need a new tire on one, but they are wrapped in Falken Azenis tires too.

I got you. For some reason even after I saw the pics. I was only thinking the rim needed replaced. I am going to the junkyard on monday they have alot of late model cars and a shit load of factory rims. I will look for a white set for you.

LOL!

Thanks guys but I don't want to find a another wheel. I want the insurance to pay me for the busted wheel so I can buy the wheels I want. :icon16:

yay for replacing gay factory wheels. too bad about your car, but it all turns out. id suggest replacing the wheel bearing on that side. if its not already fisted, it will be soon.

yay for replacing gay factory wheels. too bad about your car, but it all turns out. id suggest replacing the wheel bearing on that side. if its not already fisted, it will be soon.

Yeah, I'll be talking to the about that Monday when I can talk to the service manager. I also want them to check the front end for any damage. I also want a four wheel alignment done as well.

Which wheels do you want to replace it with?

These:

http://www.ronalusa.com/cars/nissan_sentra/sentra_bear.jpg

Wow, really sorry to see that happen Polygon. Hope everything turns out alright.

Wow, sorry to hear about the accident. It sounds like it was unavoidable. I would just opt to get some aftermarket rims. I had fittipaldi rims on my former Stealth. To state that they look alot better is the understatement of the year. Hopefully that is all that is damaged.

These:

http://www.ronalusa.com/cars/nissan_sentra/sentra_bear.jpg


Damn you, how did you find out?!?!?

No, I would like to get a set of these:

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/42000090/Images/3/5zigen%20FN01%20GBM.jpg

And thanks for all the concern guys. :)

NOOOOO! Saw the post in the OT 3S thread adn thought you totaled it. Still not cool, but I've busted 3 wheels...it'll be alright. First off, 3si FS section. It's a must. I've gotten 6 spoke vr4 18" chrome wheels for $100 shipped to my door. There's bound to be somebody sellign them.

Secondly, make sure hte dealership is talking about the right wheels. The 2 dealerships I talked to when getting a quote, couldn't even find my wheels on their CAPS programs.

I never filed a claim because I didn't want my rates going up for a wheel and alignment...best of luck man.

Seriously though, if you are spending more than $400 for one wheel, spend the extra $600 and get the 5Zigens...they are exactly what I want as well...and well worth it. Forced upgrade....

Sorry again.

well thats a bummer man. i didnt think itd trash the strut tower though. cars really are built pretty tough. i managed to plow about 10 feet of snow with the left front wheel on the left side of the road with my tire turned right. i thought the suspension up there would be fucked but its not damaged at all.

i'm not sure if the stealths have the same huge calipers as the vr4, but if they do, not just any rim is gonna fit...its gonna have to have room for the calipers thats sticking out. though the rims you have shown look like they will fit just fine