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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Found a set of r90 2 piece wheels. Really like them they are said to be 6/10 condition with bald tires. Price is 200, is this a good deal? The first shown is the worst condition wheel. The other is what the other three look like.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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No, you shouldn't get them. You should tell me where they are so I can get them.
If they are round and only have a little cosmetic damage it looks like a good deal to me. Wouldn't take much to refinish and the price is right.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Ha. I think I'll snag them then, I don't know much about mini part values as I'm new to them.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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That was $200 for all four wheels, right?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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Most of the wear is cosmetic but check each wheel for rim damage too.

If only curb scraps then it is a very good buy. You can do the refinishing or pay for it.

Those are $3000+ a set new. But they are heavy at about 25 lbs each.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
That was $200 for all four wheels, right?
Yes all 4.
And he swears they are straight and true. Just rashed and the lips are a little rough from an improper cleaning.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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At 25lbs, I'd buy them, clean them up, and resell them at a tidy profit

Good find OP!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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At 25lbs, I'd buy them, clean them up, and resell them at a tidy profit Good find OP!
They are a lot heavier than my current x lites but I love the look of them.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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You could have those dis-assembled and have the rim parts refinished or powder coated and be way ahead of the game. Why haven't you left to pick them up?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
You could have those dis-assembled and have the rim parts refinished or powder coated and be way ahead of the game. Why haven't you left to pick them up?
Gonna pick them up ASAP. They are an hour and half away from me.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 07:06 AM
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Agreed upon 180 for the set, cant wait to pick them up.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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I've got these for my summer treads and love them. $200 for a set is much cheaper than the $300+ I spent for a new one after I hit a rock or pothole. I was able to have the damaged rim repaired (worked great) so I have five of these R90's now. Great looking rims!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by edgy
I've got these for my summer treads and love them. $200 for a set is much cheaper than the $300+ I spent for a new one after I hit a rock or pothole. I was able to have the damaged rim repaired (worked great) so I have five of these R90's now. Great looking rims!
Do you remember what it cost to have the wheel repaired?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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$130ish each.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 03:17 PM
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R90s are by far the best looking OE wheels MINI came up with! Grats on the great deal!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by minsanity
R90s are by far the best looking OE wheels MINI came up with! Grats on the great deal!
I agree. Thank you!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:50 AM
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Being done by BBS, you know they're top quality!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bavmotors
Do you remember what it cost to have the wheel repaired?
It's been too long for me to find the receipt but Wreck's is close - probably around $100. I'd search your area on your browser for "alloy wheel repair" and see how many/how close are your results. Another possibility is to find local powder-coating services who specialize in restoring wheels. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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Just bought my wheels, the lips definitely need some paint on them. But they are the real deal and nice and straight so I guess I'll coat them with some metallic plasti dip for now and rock my $180 wheels.
 
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