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Old 02-03-2020, 08:06 PM   #1
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Default Selling Wheels with Bald Tyres

What’s the general opinion here:

I’m going to sell a pair of AU XR 17” rims in used, rashed condition. Would they be more or less saleable with unroadworthy tyres? It’s easy for me to strip and scrap the rubber - just wondering if it’s the best approach though.

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Old 02-03-2020, 08:24 PM   #2
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if i were a buyer id prefer you to scrap the tyre.

what are you looking to get for them?
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Old 02-03-2020, 08:33 PM   #3
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if i were a buyer id prefer you to scrap the tyre.

what are you looking to get for them?
Agreed. Scrap the tyres. It makes it easier and cheaper the new buyer to refurbish the wheels if they want, and saves them $40 paying a tyre shop to remove them.
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Ta for the input on tyres. Much as anything else, if I strip them they get recycled - not tossed into a paddock.

No idea yet on price for the wheels, will post up a formal advert probably in the coming week. First right-of-insult reply will be offered to Cav.
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Old 02-03-2020, 09:06 PM   #5
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I'd advertise them with the Option of the bald Tyres, Or stripped down For Extra Money (whatever the Tyre service charges).. Someone may need them to make their Project a "roller"..

Just my 2 cents..
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i just sold the same, had worn tyres, belts showing and the amount of people would still ask if they could be driven on was crazy...wtf no!
i sold them for $200 i wasn't going to pay for tyre removal or disposal
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i just sold the same...
To a bloke in a white ute, no less.
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haha yep
some people actually wanted them to put straight onto a car as they were
1 guy even wanted to take 1 to test fit to his falcon
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Have sold many sets some with, some without...some guys wanted them for burnouts so didnt care, most would have bought new tyres and just paid the tyre shops fee of $5 or whatever. But you cant charge full price if the tyre is stuffed obviously.

Have seen guys put 22 inch wheels on small cars just because the studs fit they assume it is OK...pity they cant turn to full lock.

The only time I remove rubber is if I am just scrapping the wheel for cash.
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If they were mint wheels i personally would prefer the tyres to remain on for transit so they didnt get damaged.
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i just sold the same, had worn tyres, belts showing and the amount of people would still ask if they could be driven on was crazy...wtf no!
i sold them for $200 i wasn't going to pay for tyre removal or disposal
Well you drove on them bald with belts showing didn’t you?
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Well you drove on them bald with belts showing didn’t you?
no they came with an XR6 i bought, they did tell me they changed them for rego... i think if they hold air they are still good
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Ta for the input on tyres. Much as anything else, if I strip them they get recycled - not tossed into a paddock.

No idea yet on price for the wheels, will post up a formal advert probably in the coming week. First right-of-insult reply will be offered to Cav.
Just a tip when dealing with Cav, acknowledgement of how handsome he his and ask him how he stops the chicks hitting on him. That will get the bayonet out of his mouth so he can speak instead of grunting at you.

Take into consideration the cost of postage and removing tyres when pricing the wheels if you don’t scrap them your self.
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Boots are gone, my tyre bloke was very apologetic and says the end processors (apparently the crumbing plant is in India) are exploiting currently reduced trade with Asia and the opprobrium upon tyre stockpiles in Australia, and have dramatically elevated their wholesale price. So it cost me $40 to scrap four tyres.

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Hi Citroenbender , which were these off? there are a few diff AU XR wheels so series 1 or 2/3?
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2/3 series.
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