Hahah same here, thats why I was thinking the Staun Internal Beadlocking system would work great. Holds the tire on the bead, no new wheel needs to be purchased.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/St...pn=STNSBLN1779
still a bit high, but better than stranded. I think I will just stick with the wheels I am currently scratching up, and see whats out there when they can't be cleaned anymore.