Don't have pics as the tires are back on now. As far as the part of the wheel you can see, these wheels had been rashed a little in the past so the paint has chipped around the edge in some places.
Stock 05 legacy GT wheels. I did some request for quotes, we will see what they come back at. If it's close I'd just assume get some aftermarket wheels on there.
I have never had this issue with steel wheels (and I have been driving longer than most of you have been alive), but our '02 Outback has had corrosion issues with each of its factory alloys. I have never had a leak as fast as yours though. I'm not sure if it is related to the crimp on wheel weights that gouge the clear coat and allows corrosion to form under the clear, or if it has something to do with older tire changing machines that scrape the wheel (either by design or operator ineptitude). I have yet to have any issues with either set (separate winters) of factory alloys on my '05 Legacy.
My stock alloys on my 97 Impreza OBS have corrosion buildup on the mounting surface and the bead seat. I'm going to wait until spring and just take off the tires and clean the bead seat and the mounting surface myself.. A soft wire wheel cup on a grinder will do a quick job of cleaning the bead seat and the mounting surface can be cleaned with a DA sander. After the surface is all clean, just spray some heavy duty clear coat on the mounting surface and use bead sealer when you mount the tires again. the mounting surface will eventually corrode again from being mounted to and off the car, but just keep an eye on it and touch up as necessary. Most tire shops will usually clean/seal the bead seats for around $10/rim. I know we used to do this at Fleet Farm when I used to work in the tire shop.
I didn't see that last part about discount tire already try to clean and bead. nevermind on my two cent.
call french lake auto parts, they found one (05 lgt wheel) at one of their yards and it was shipped to my door for $115 and it's in near mint condition
