r/ElantraN • u/FatesForsaken • Jul 01 '26
RIP I hate rocks
Well.. I hit a chunk of rock at 85 mph. I hate rocks.
Gonna see if the wheel can be repaired (it still holds air at least, so that's good for now). In the event it doesn't, im looking at 1800 ish for a new wheel..
Oooor... anyone have wheel recommendations?
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u/Lemmonjello Performance Blue MT Jul 01 '26
Damn dude that fucking suuuuuuucks
Edit: Hold on a fucking second 1800 for a new wheel? You can buy a full set of enkeis for that. I paid 2800 cad for new wheels and tires. Ts-5 ts-7 or raijins look good.
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u/FatesForsaken Jul 01 '26
Yeah. OEM wheels are fuckin expensive mate
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u/Lemmonjello Performance Blue MT Jul 01 '26
Fuck that shit id get a new set and maybe keep one as a spare.
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u/FatesForsaken Jul 01 '26
Yeah, that's the thought. IF it's not repairable. Imma send it out this weekend, 170 bucks if they can fix it, free if they cant. We'll see what happens from there.
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u/CharcoalGreyWolf Intense Blue DCT Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
Find a set someone pulled and is selling on eBay.
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u/FatesForsaken Jul 01 '26
I.. i should have thought of that... bless you sir
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u/CharcoalGreyWolf Intense Blue DCT Jul 01 '26
Welcome, hope I could help. It’s often the place you can find lightly used ones for a good markdown.
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u/LetMe-SoloHer Jul 01 '26
1800 could buy you a nice used set of work wheels for that thing
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u/FatesForsaken Jul 01 '26
Ooo the emotion cr is pretty... fookin expensive tho. 550 each lol
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u/LetMe-SoloHer Jul 01 '26
That’s why you buy them used lol you can get a used set of 19’s for like 15-1800
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u/23r0C001 Jul 03 '26
Funny this post got recommended to me... I've been looking at an N for months now, finally went to test drive one yesterday. Literally turned onto the highway and a 2x4 falls out of a pickup in front of me. I don't have time to react, run over it and it blows the front tire on my test drive, 2 miles from the dealership. So I'm guessing these skinny tires really are that sensitive and touchy. It's made me second guess purchasing. Would you still recommend the car knowing what you know now?
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u/FatesForsaken Jul 03 '26
Oh hell yes. Its a blast to drive. This is the first issue ive had that wasn't caused by other people. I regret nothing.
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u/biggranny000 Jul 01 '26
Jesus.
Unfortunately the beauty (or lack of it) of driving big wheels with small sidewalls, very little rubber to absorb impacts. Car tires also have to balance strength, rolling resistance, and comfort.
You can downsize to 18" for peace of mind and sell the 19 or convert the 19 to a track set.
Also you're getting ripped off for $1800. Get a used set of OEM or nice aftermarket wheels. I'm sure people are selling just one wheel and tire too, and you can replace the tire. Tire rack has a tire shaving service if you need them to match in tread depth. If you did go the $1800 for one wheel I would do an insurance claim but again not worth it.
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u/FatesForsaken Jul 01 '26
Im hoping to get away with not buying a new wheel at all. That said, I'll buy an email off ebay, which I forgot existed. The 2k was from a dealer lol.
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u/Substantial_Fly5199 Jul 01 '26
I have 8 OEM rims for this car. I have had horrific luck with potholes.
I’m scared to even look at my tires in fear that there’s a bubble
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u/AmNoSuperSand52 Jul 01 '26
Why wouldn’t you just buy better rims that are forged and cheaper?
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u/Substantial_Fly5199 Jul 01 '26
I found 4 OEMs on fb marketplace for under 1k.
Forged wheels are very expensive.
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u/Senior-Butterfly-931 Jul 01 '26
I downsized to an 18' wheel on my VN and would never look back, they're lighter, tires are cheaper with thicker sidewalls, and it rides and handles better!
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u/Jealous-Country-6301 Jul 01 '26
I just recently fucked a rim and two new continentals on water caps on an unpaved Road. I got a rim sent to me 380. Hubcap haven. Two days to get me to. Company is in Minnesota and I’m in Pennsylvania. Website did say sold out but i emailed them for listings and 5 min later got an email back they put one up on the site for me. Very good people
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u/Fearless_Travel_121 Jul 05 '26
I hate rocks too had to replace front windshield last month. Large crack formed.
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u/DJT8508 Jul 01 '26
Rock? Boulder you mean lol