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Step 1
Know the make, model, year and trim level of your vehicle before shopping for rims. You should also know the exact wheel and tire size of your original rims and tires. This can help when looking for new rims and making sure the salesperson doesn't make a mistake with the sizes.
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Step 2
Look online at places like Discounted Wheel Warehouse to see a large variety of rims. Looking at all the different styles can help narrow down what type of wheel you like. This website also has a wheel visualizer. This allows you to see a picture of your vehicle with different rims on it. You can see what the rims look like without having to buy them.
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Step 3
Visit local rim and tire stores to see what some rims look like in person. If you like polished-aluminum rims, look at them up close in person to make sure you like the finish.
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Step 4
Decide on what size rims you want and get prices on tires in that size. Many times you can find a good deal on rims only to find out that all tires in that size are very expensive.
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Step 5
Compare prices at several different places before ordering new rims. Look at the price of the set of rims you want along with the price of tires, mounting and balancing, and shipping. Many times the set of rims can seem cheaper at one location, but the prices of all other necessary services are much higher.
