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I didn't want to buy used. Used prices were only $100 less anyways, at least from what I saw and I wanted this style. The F-Sport wheels, while nice, would look funny on my non F-Sport and I really don't like that 14 spoke 19 inch alternative wheel that only comes in painted silver. I would rather spend a little and get new and all the assurances that comes with them.
I was honestly considering the HRE Ringbrothers you can see in my earlier post here. However, I wasn't sure what aftermarket 19s would look like since I still wasn't sure I wanted 20s. I think these OEMs will look best in 19s versus aftermarket. Just way more natural. Frankly, if you go aftermarket, 20s are the minimum IMO, otherwise it will look weird staying in the OEM size range with aftermarket. At least, that's my opinion.
I do think those Ringbrothers would look awesome on this car, 20s of course. $1800 a piece, though.
My wheels came in! I ordered the wrong center caps, black ones that are described simply as "alloy" online versus the "chrome" ones, but I kind of like them. Think I should use them or swap them out with my existing, color-matching caps?
They are the same finish as my existing wheels. A "hyper black" or "hyper silver". You can really see the black undercoat at oblique angles.
Yeah, I was relieved when I saw the finish. I was really worried, lol. Thanks!
I like the black caps, too. It actually matches the dark tone of the wheels nicely. I'm going to keep the black caps on my new wheels so I can sell my old wheels with the matching caps.
I recall a deal here in Atlanta on Craigslist where someone picked a set of these up with tires brand new essentially for $800. They were take offs..insane deal
I recall a deal here in Atlanta on Craigslist where someone picked a set of these up with tires brand new essentially for $800. They were take offs..insane deal
Those wheels and tires were literally brand new. The guy drove straight to the wheel shop after the vehicle purchase , bought new aftermarket wheels and tires and just gave the factory wheels to the wheel shop. Even included TPMS sensors. He clearly didn't know their worth but I remember the seller told me the tires had less than 50 miles on them. Literally same day take offs. I don't anyone who would insist on passing up that deal if they knew it was there. Wheels, new tires and TPMS for $800..thats a no brainer in my neck of the woods. Even if you didn't use them, you could flip those and make a profit lol
Yeah I didn't want used and I honestly didn't feel like searching around ebay or other sites hoping four of these popped up. The sites that did have them, like Detroit wheel or hubcap whatever, had used/refurbished ones listed for $400 a piece, slightly less than new. That difference wasn't enough for me to buy used versus getting brand new wheels fresh from the factory.
What a difference an inch makes! Even though the wheels are the same overall diameter, it looks bigger and fills the wells better. My car is filthy as it rained recently. Loving them though! I made the right choice considering I ultimately wanted to stay 19s.
P7s are great! It actually rides better than the 18s with those crappy tires. So smooth and quiet. Glad it's over!
02-15-16, 03:09 PM
