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Steel Rims/wheels

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My car has its original wheel rims in steel. They are 14" with currently 195's. I am keen to go back to a narrower tyre and if possible keep these rims. The edges of three of them have been scuffed and a few small indentations after 52 years. I have local place that can refurbish them with sandblasting and fix up the edges with some heat and metal work. However, it seems that Alfa rims are un-numbered or stamped as original and I do wonder about the value of doing this.

Are new steel rims still available? Most of the new rims seem to be alloy (probably a good thing) and most are in 15"
I don't think anyone is making new steel wheels, only alloy as you mentioned. Some good choices in alloy but most are 6" wide. You could still run a 175 tire on those which is narrower than your 195's. There's value in fixing your old ones if they're not too bad. Wheel restorers can do wonders. Just balance the cost vs new ones. Maybe get new wheels but keep the old ones in the event that you sell someday? Just my opinion, your actual mileage may vary.

Chuck