opinion needed, set of TBSS wheels found locally...

[redleg6]

So a guy in my area posted online he has a set of 20" TBSS wheels for $900...is this too much? He says they come with 90% 255/50 tires and tpms (which isnt something my LS has). I haven't seen them yet and would love to get a set when I lower my TB. I'd prefer to pay $500 or so for them. Am I lowballing with this offer?

I feel weird asking advice on here about a possible purchase, but I'm pretty sure everyone has their own thoughts on this.



Thanks...Sean

 

[jrSS]

What year..how many miles..condition of tires?? I'd say the price is a little steep. They are at least 4 years old assuming they are oem. U can get brand new repros for that price excluding tires.

 

[Boricua SS]

that's a steal for OEM 20" SS wheels WITH tires... factory RSA's are anywhere from $500-$600 a set mounted and balanced... and he's stating theyre 90% tred life... I'd look into it...

I usually see them for $1200 plus on the forums... without tires, theyre usually going for $500 plus... for chits and giggles, offer the guy $800... see what he says... but $500 is low balling...

to give you an idea... here is a guy selling just 2 on tbssowners with tires for $450...
http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90360

here are some 20x8 FR Chrome replicas... just wheels... again, just giving you an idea of things..
http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89557

 

[jrSS]

Ok so I didn't see the remaining tread life. If the wheels are in good shape get em.

 

[redleg6]

his ad didn't say the year or condition of the wheels...i'm going to pass...think i'll just look for some 18" OEM wheels like this

appreciate the comments guys....link to Craigslist ad in Kansas City for TBSS wheels: kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/3692993952.html

 

[Canary2323]

He wants 900 I'd say 650 cash, if he's says no I'd go 700 no more. I talked mine down from 1100 to 600 with tires, worst they say is no.

 

[ScarabEpic22]

He wants 900 I'd say 650 cash, if he's says no I'd go 700 no more. I talked mine down from 1100 to 600 with tires, worst they say is no.

Wow, thats a steep negociation. I had a few people lowball me when I sold my stock ones for $800 (600 and 650), I told them to take a hike. Ended up selling then for $750 with 1 wheel curb rashed pretty badly and stock RS-As at 50%.

For $900, Id pass. Get some Factory Reproductions for a little less and put GOOD tires on them. The RS-As are worthless POS that I will never own again.

 

[Canary2323]

I love to haggle prices, you win some you lose some.. But I like winning the negotiations more haha. 9 times out 10 you put 100$s and 50 in cash in front of somebody they take the deal.

 

[ScarabEpic22]

I love to haggle prices, you win some you lose some.. But I like winning the negotiations more haha. 9 times out 10 you put 100$s and 50 in cash in front of somebody they take the deal.

Very true, I was dealing via text and email so I just said no thanks. Besides, I wasnt super pressed to sell them, they'd been sitting in the shed for 6+ months and I figured I should get 'em out of there.