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Hi Guys I have a set of 4 original rims in very good condition. I will probably never use them unless they make the car perform great due to their light weight, so if I decide to sell them any idea how much they are worth?

I don't want to take then out of the bags in the shed to take pictures, but they are pretty unused. Is there any place I can take them to who will buy them off me?

Sorry, they are of a 1998 R33 GTS-T. So they are your standard silver 16inch 5 stud aluminum rims. They are so light you can lift one with a pinky. I got them with the car from the previous owner who got them as part of the purchase as well.

They look exactly like this but no tires on them. I had a look good look at them before I packed them away in the shed and all 4 seemed in very good nick. No dents. They haven't been used probably for a decades and the car they came with was completely stock automatic 40th anniversary edition, not even a boost controller fitted or signs of any mods.

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Edited by sonicz

I'd keep them and use them for track days. If you sold them you might get $500 if you're lucky. Up to you man.

They will be good for track days. stockies are the best because they are light and not low profile.

Your car was engineered to run that wheel, but at the same time you might wanted a wider back tyre if you plan on drag racing for more traction. But i'd keep the front ones.

Edited by Whoa Black Boaty

I'd keep them and use them for track days. If you sold them you might get $500 if you're lucky. Up to you man.

They will be good for track days. stockies are the best because they are light and not low profile.

Your car was engineered to run that wheel, but at the same time you might wanted a wider back tyre if you plan on drag racing for more traction. But i'd keep the front ones.

Thanks. I figured they would feel good on the car due to their extremely light weight, but they are pretty ugly to drive around in compared to a "nice" set of rims. I didn't realize people would pay $500 for them? Are you saying they are sought after in any way for this reason?

Since I don't really see myself having the money to spend on things like track days for the foreseeable future and need to start getting rid of stuff, where do you think is the best place to find a buyer for them? I'd rather not have to get them out to take pics if there is no interest for them. Do they move at all on SAU forums? $500 is good, would sell today, even $400 is good enough.

Ebay, sau, gumtree? IS there a place I can drive them to and sell them at?

You could get them sprayed black if you really wanted to.

Well wheels are pretty expensive. Usually twice the price of tyres.

Not many people still have stock wheels. So some people might want to buy because they like the stock look.

Ebay, Gumtree even sau all good places. Someone might contact you because of this thread.
I have never sold wheels to a business before. You could try a wreckers but they will probably low ball you, so i'd hold out and sell them online. If you're not in a rush like I am with my old wheels advertise them at a high price and slowing bring them down if they don't sell.

  • 3 months later...

Just wanted to say I finally put these up for sale as its just a waste keeping them, I don't plan to use them. Didn't want to muck around with something like $500 so I halved it and took $20 off for good measure. They have more scuff marks than I remembered but still very good. A respray would make them really good.

http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/455692-syd-r33-parts-for-sale-inc-stock-rims-s1-ignitor-cas/#entry7515720

Edited by sonicz

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