What do I do oppo? 

"coelacanthist" (coelacanthist) 04/21/2016 at 14:49 • Filed to: None

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I’ve been searching for a set of oem alloys to replace the steelies on my VW. I will need new tires sooner than later, and have hoped to find some decent stock takeoffs with some meat left on the bone. So far, not much luck.

Now I’ve come across a set of steel wheels complete with wheel covers and BRAND new tires at a very good price. We’re talking less than I could get the tires alone for obviously. The reasonable voice in my head is screaming at me to buy these, but the fun voice tells me to hold out for some alloys.

Would you cheap out and take the deal, or keep hunting for those gti takeoffs which I know will pop up the second I bolt these on?

Rainbow > coelacanthist 04/21/2016 at 14:54

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Get the steelies and then you’ll have more time to find alloys before you have to get new tires again.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > coelacanthist 04/21/2016 at 14:57

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If yours has the VW Group standard of 5x112, then get some Veyron wheels. They should be cheap, right?

coelacanthist > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 04/21/2016 at 15:01

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Found some sweet Bentley 5x112s for only 2k! Might look a bit silly on my rabbit.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > coelacanthist 04/21/2016 at 15:05

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I think the term “baller” is what you’re looking for.

vicali > coelacanthist 04/21/2016 at 15:10

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Buy steelies, then build one set of widened steelies out of both sets..

Stapleface > coelacanthist 04/21/2016 at 15:30

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There is literally no downside to buying the steelies with tires. Even if you just take the tires and toss the steelies, you're still ahead of the game.

uofime-2 > coelacanthist 04/21/2016 at 16:00

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If the new tires fit the wheels you want (and don’t suck) buy the wheels. If they don’t fit, do you have a good amount of liquid cash, because reselling steelies even with decent tires is generally a pain (no one wants them hence their low price)

coelacanthist > uofime-2 04/21/2016 at 16:07

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What cash isn’t liquid? Kidding, you make a good point, I have no delusions of selling my steelies.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > coelacanthist 04/21/2016 at 16:56

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Steelies FTW