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cptBudd 10-08-2013 11:55 AM

These rims worth it?
 
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So I found this set of fx4 rims while checking out Craigslist this morning. Looking at them they seem to have a lot of raid rash and scratches or at least two of them seem to. They are listed at 200 and about 1 1/2 hr drive from me. My question is what do you think they are worth and is there a way repair the damage. I want one for a spare tire but wouldn't argue with 4 and I already have a set on my truck. Hope the pics are good enough to tell Nd thanks.

jferg92 10-08-2013 12:10 PM


Originally Posted by cptBudd (Post 3019526)
So I found this set of fx4 rims while checking out Craigslist this morning. Looking at them they seem to have a lot of raid rash and scratches or at least two of them seem to. They are listed at 200 and about 1 1/2 hr drive from me. My question is what do you think they are worth and is there a way repair the damage. I want one for a spare tire but wouldn't argue with 4 and I already have a set on my truck. Hope the pics are good enough to tell Nd thanks.

Too much damage imo

cptBudd 10-08-2013 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by jferg92 (Post 3019554)
Too much damage imo

yea i was thinking that as well, especially for 200, just wasnt sure if theres any way to come from that or not thanks though

jferg92 10-08-2013 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by cptBudd (Post 3019572)

yea i was thinking that as well, especially for 200, just wasnt sure if theres any way to come from that or not thanks though

That type of damage (I think it's losing its clear and oxidizing) is common on the fx4 wheels but I've never seem it that bad before

jprevat 10-08-2013 12:32 PM

Strip the clear, clean the oxidation, and reclear. Its not too bad of a process if you chemical peel them. offer 150 and see if he goes for it.

FallGuy44 10-08-2013 12:56 PM

I wouldn't even waste my time. Be patient or look into better looking aftermarket rims.

Jackedup00 10-08-2013 02:10 PM

Strip them down and paint them,I'd give $125 or so,do the work and get $375 for them.

Carcrazygts2 10-08-2013 02:55 PM

Did the same I picked up aimilar pair for $125. Stripped/Cleaned/Recleared and sold them for $550.. Now using one as aspare will be diffucult if you plan to store it in under the truck as the spare tire retainer wont fit thru the center cap hole.

Warspite 10-08-2013 03:27 PM

I just wonder if the wheels are "true". Can't tell from the pics whether or not there could be a bend, or something that could affect balance (and taking them to a wheel shop for that kind of repair negates any bargain savings). Some on this forum would sand them and plasti-dip them.

cptBudd 10-08-2013 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2 (Post 3019836)
Did the same I picked up aimilar pair for $125. Stripped/Cleaned/Recleared and sold them for $550.. Now using one as aspare will be diffucult if you plan to store it in under the truck as the spare tire retainer wont fit thru the center cap hole.

do you have any before during or after pics of your set for this process? and for the spare i was planning on either keeping in the garage or in the bed of a trip calls for it and keep the factory spare under the bed, want as one of those just in case kinda things because i have an almost brand new tire at that i could mount on it


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