About to buy used wheels.. what to look for?

chrisE92 · 10-01-2008, 01:09 AM

I'm about to purchase some used wheels, and aside from the usual tire tread/condition, lip condition, and scratches/blemishes, what else should I keep an eye out for?

TIA

SfValley335i · 10-01-2008, 01:12 AM

cracks

McLuVan · 10-01-2008, 01:33 AM

pedobear

chrisE92 · 10-01-2008, 02:14 AM

^^ haha already thought of that!

VMRWheels · 10-01-2008, 01:03 PM

make sure the wheels are not bent. :-)

what kind of wheels are they?

tommay248 · 10-01-2008, 01:04 PM

not really a big deal, but makes it easier if they are already balanced

Orient330iNYC · 10-01-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

I'm about to purchase some used wheels, and aside from the usual tire tread/condition, lip condition, and scratches/blemishes, what else should I keep an eye out for?

TIA

i would get em checked for bends BEFORE you put them on the car. and make sure the seller will take them back if they turn out to be bent.

you can bring em to a wheel place off the car to have them balance them and check for any warping.

chrisE92 · 10-01-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

make sure the wheels are not bent. :-)

what kind of wheels are they?

they're 2 piece iforged wheels

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Originally Posted by tommay248

not really a big deal, but makes it easier if they are already balanced

seller's had them on his car for months now.. should be balanced i hope

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Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

i would get em checked for bends BEFORE you put them on the car. and make sure the seller will take them back if they turn out to be bent.

you can bring em to a wheel place off the car to have them balance them and check for any warping.

thanks, i'll definately make sure of that.

BMW MotorSport · 10-02-2008, 01:56 AM

Just get them balanced in front of the seller. If good then buy if not then ditch them.

chrisE92 · 10-02-2008, 12:16 PM

yeah, im taking them to supreme power and the seller agreed to take them back if there are any problems

im spencer · 10-02-2008, 12:41 PM

Balance them if theres an inconsistency in the wheel oscillation then thats a tell tale sign to stay away

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