New Rims vs. Repairing Rims

Just got some bad news from Trakspec, where they were mounting some R1Rs. It looks like a recent pothole encounter (thank you, Caltrans!) damaged not one but two of my OEM 'base' rims, but "in crisis, opportunity", as they say.

I figure the cost of replace the two damaged rims is ~$500+labor. So, my options are 1) pay the Tesla premium, 2) find some used rims (anyone?), 3) go with new, non-OEM rims. I don't consider the Tesla forged rims cost-effective.

Any recommendations? On my Elise, I could really feel the difference between the stock cast rims and the much lighter ones I replaced them with, but I'm pretty happy with the cast OEMs, and it's not like I track the roadster.

Carlos
ps. Trakspec is great: they used to work for Rob Dietsch, so they have a lot of Elise expertise.

Quick update:
1. Tesla is unable to find replacement rims(!).
2. The Rotas are nice, but I can't really find a place that has the 16x7 in stock, so that would mean a slow boat from the Philipines while I drive on my rumbly rims.

Finding rims that fit this car is not straightforward.

I did find some momos that might do the trick: MOMO RUSH MATTE BLACK Wheels - Buy MOMO Wheels Online at Victoria Tire Wheel
Also, Raceline makes a few sets in the right size, like Raceline Wheels - 142 Rebel Black


Any other suggestions?

supersnoop said:

Are you saying Tesla doesn't have the base rims in stock? They have them listed for sale on the website and I just had a shop order three for me.

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That's what I'm saying. Fremont SC is all kinds of useless, I guess.