Need help finding wheels

"Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426) 03/06/2015 at 20:06 • Filed to: None

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I just found out that Scion XB wheels will work on the 2002. AND, they don't look stupid, and I can put my BMW center caps on them, and they are 15x6 witch is a hell of an upgrade from 13x4.5. So, I'll actually be able to run a decent tire (and bigger brakes) Now, my question is, what's the best way to find these for a decent price. Checked online and the cheapest is about $60 for a used rim. Don't like that price. Should I post on CL. Can I go to a junkyard and start hunting and rip off wheels. I'm sure a bunch of 'cool kidz' immediately took these off and put on some fly rims. What do you guys think?

I would paint them silver BTW. Here's what they look like with caps.

Trunk Impaired 318 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:09

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Get some bottlecaps, E30 guys are always trying to offload a set, good ones can be had for 75 or less for a set

jkm7680 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:09

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I thought you meant alloys at first and was questioning your sanity. Just keep an eye on Craigslist!

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Trunk Impaired 318 03/06/2015 at 20:15

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Don't want them. I think they look better on square-light cars. Don't care for the look. And, already have a set of e21 Turbines that are practically useless since they're 13s.

TheHondaBro > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:17

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Steelies look pretty good on the 2002.

Tohru > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:26

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I've got a set of them sitting in my yard. Come get them and you can have them.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tohru 03/06/2015 at 20:29

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Where is your yard?

Tohru > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:32

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Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:34

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http://www.minilitewheels.us/styles.html

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tohru 03/06/2015 at 20:34

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Ummm :( I'm in MD

I know you might not be up for it, but could I throw money at you via the internet to cover shipping and beers, or whatever you would like?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 03/06/2015 at 20:41

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*Cries* *Cries more* *Checks PNC account balance* *Lie down in fetal position and cry for the rest of the night*

I love the look of these wheels, but on other cars. Unless I had turbo flairs, the offset the these wheels wouldn't look all that great.

Tohru > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:53

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They still have tires on them - Yokohama Avid Tourings that are at the wear bars.

To ship them, I'd have to get them dismounted (~$40), then ship them (rough quote of ~$86 via Greyhound Shipping).

Otherwise you're looking at an awesome adventure of an 1800 mile round-trip to meet a couple Oppos.

RustedSprinter > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 20:53

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Nice BMW dude. More pics?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > RustedSprinter 03/06/2015 at 21:00

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Black one is not mine. But here are a few photos.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tohru 03/06/2015 at 21:04

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I mean, that's still a great deal for me. I know different strokes and all, but I'd just deflate the tires and go at them with a knife. But, still interested.

RustedSprinter > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 21:08

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Nice! Your wheels look great! Why do you want to change them?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > RustedSprinter 03/06/2015 at 21:23

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Well, as much as I am a sucker for period correctness and originality, you just can't find 13" tires anymore. And, with the suspension upgrades that I've done (not pictured, but H&R lowering springs, Billy HDs in all 4 corners, and a thicker front sway bar) the tires are now a performance limiting factor. Plus, only being 4.5" wide, I only have a 175 on there which is really like a damn balloon. So, for safety and performance, and many other reasons, it's a good cheap option. Plus, I'll eventually install bigger brakes, and now I know they will fit. These steel wheels won't look too out of place though, because original Alpina 2002s had similar looking wheels.

Tohru > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/06/2015 at 23:20

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I don't wanna spend like 3 hours sawing tires off, lol.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tohru 03/07/2015 at 01:46

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Still sounds good, how about $150. I'm in no rush, BTW.

Tohru > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/07/2015 at 09:57

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Okay. email me at uppermidwestkinja at gmail.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tohru 03/09/2015 at 13:05

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I will get back to you, just in the midst of getting everything done before I go home for spring break. Then I'll gather a few bucks and we'll make this happen.

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 03/11/2015 at 14:34

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Chuck, love the 2002!

I've been thinking about adding one to my garage. What year?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 03/11/2015 at 19:12

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1971 2002. Bought it almost 3 years ago when I was 17. First car. Didn't even know how to do an oil change at the time. And, I have to say the car has been great to me. I've learned a lot, but it's not been through the hard way. Don't regret it at all. Easy to modify and have fun with (and relatively cheap on the spectrum). I would highly recommend it, and I try not to come off as biased when I say that. Honestly, it makes you hate other cars. You have around 100hp and it weighs around 2200-2300lbs. It's such a connection between you, the car, and the road, that everything else feels like an appliance. I'm added a few go fast parts and maybe added 10-15 hp above stock. I'd like to get a new cam and header and I'm told that will put me around 150. I can't imagine what that would be like. It's already a go kart. Make me look at the Hellcat and just think that you're mental to think you need 700+hp. And you will never dread driving anywhere if it's nice out. Hell, I drove her up till December 23rd this year, and it was about 28degrees out. Totally worth it.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Tohru 04/29/2015 at 13:37

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I didn’t forget. I would buy them now, but there’s like 10 things I need to do to the car before I can even think about new wheels and tires. Part of being a broke college student with an expensive hobby. Is there any chance you could send me a picture of the wheels?

Tohru > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/29/2015 at 13:43

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I can get you those later today.

Tohru > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 05/03/2015 at 16:17

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Sorry it took so long.

Here’s two of them (the slotted steelie is a 14”):

Here’s another one:

And here’s the last one: