i think there is a manufacturing problem with the wheels...but i learned that it was somewhat with the beads as well as with the rim itself...but this guy did the same job on my dads 2003 Lincoln aluminum wheels and now they work perfect with no leaks...so im gonna trust him to do mine for about $30 per wheel...

as for other mods, yes they are pretty much visual for now...i might get some new wheels...the darker aluminum ones that the limited edition dale jrs have...as for lowering...max 1 inch, i live in iowa and it snows...and hard packed snow can tear bumpers off...its probably not even smart to get it lowered 1 inch...maybe ill do it when i move out of iowa.