Used Wheels
I looked on eBay and on the Tires Wheels and Brakes forums. I think they used to have a special "For Sale" forum for wheels/tires as well, but I haven't seen it since they reformatted the forums.
In my case, I found several sets of 15" and 16" rims, many with barely-used tires on eBay. Looks to me like lots of people buy the car new, drive for a few months on the stock rubber and then buy a new set of aftermarket rims and tires. They then sell the stock ones for cheap, since they're taking up space in the garage.
I ended up purchasing a set of 16" X-lites with Dunlop All-Seasons on them (less than 2k miles on the rubber) for $440 + 60 shipping - not too shabby.
In my case, I found several sets of 15" and 16" rims, many with barely-used tires on eBay. Looks to me like lots of people buy the car new, drive for a few months on the stock rubber and then buy a new set of aftermarket rims and tires. They then sell the stock ones for cheap, since they're taking up space in the garage.
I ended up purchasing a set of 16" X-lites with Dunlop All-Seasons on them (less than 2k miles on the rubber) for $440 + 60 shipping - not too shabby.
I have a smiliar story and I believe so does Chuck. I think he just sold a set...day late dollar short. The wheels and tires for sale section is still there, just look in the market place.
I am trying to stay out of there. Not only am I out of money, but had three sets of wheels.
I change my wheels more than I change my grill badge.
I am trying to stay out of there. Not only am I out of money, but had three sets of wheels.
I change my wheels more than I change my grill badge.
I have to stay away from there as well... I have a weakness for the 15" "holie" rims (yes - the lowest-end ones) and would probably buy a set if I found a good deal... Of course, all my actual TIRES are 16" or 17" so I'd need to get new rubber AS WELL if I gave in to temptation...
So yeah, I stay out of there.
So yeah, I stay out of there.
I ADORE the spoked "retro" ones that Chuck has... I'd buy them in a heartbeat if I had the funds... But I do NOT need more rims. I don't. I don't... ((chants denial like mantra))
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