why are rims so expensive
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because they know people will pay for them... keep an eye on ebay look for local pickup only items around you, also look for some used rims with some scratches you can sand them down and paint them up... i picked up some 16's on ebay for $200 like a year ago with tires with 80% tread on them...just got to be patient and keep lookin on ebay every couple days
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would you rather them be cheaply made so they can fall apart when your doing 80 on the highway.in that case here www.wheelmax.com
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I agree with curious g , ur in the wrong hobby.. i juss picked up some legit enkie's 92 brand new tires,juss painted,and polished for 750 and it is all worth it.. also u get what u pay for.. ya u get deals some times but my coupe gets nothin but the best!
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i got my konig hurry for $90 a piece and theyre lighter than stock at 14 lbs. not the best quality, and they have some shake at highway speeds, but they look nice and havent fallen apart past 2 yrs. next rims will be lighter than these.
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wheels are expensive because aluminum isn't cheap. Nor is the machining equipment and the labor required to make them. add vendor mark up and you have your outrageous wheel prices.
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Man, forget about painting them...you need to ditch those rims ASAP. You could probably sell them to some baller/gangsta and use the money from the sale to put towards a new/used set. I agree...you should check Ebay, Craigslist, etc. You can always find some decent deals there.
Gearbox, you must have the cleanest car in your area. Do you go over that thing with a toothbrush? lol
Gearbox, you must have the cleanest car in your area. Do you go over that thing with a toothbrush? lol
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