Need to replace bent OEM '13 wheel. Best option? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

LudwigMiles · 08-16-2017, 01:34 PM

The wheel has a slow leak (needs air once a week, not a big deal)

I would only buy used from someone I "knew" who had upgraded.
Way too many bent used wheels sold on Ebay.

I prefer not to get reconditioned. Often, they're not.

Any online place to pick up a wheel?
What would the dealer charge me?

Is there a name for this style wheel?

8RZ · 08-16-2017, 01:35 PM

Check the classifieds in here and your local Craigslist, I'm always seeing stock wheels for sale on there.

jubella2 · 08-16-2017, 01:38 PM

Is it visibly bent or are you just guessing it is bent because it is losing air?

Tcoat · 08-16-2017, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8RZ

Check the classifieds in here and your local Craigslist, I'm always seeing stock wheels for sale on there.

This^ They come up on here all the time. Not a great answer if in a hurry though.
Not sure what they are selling for from the dealer now but they were about $200 a while back.

Or... There are several places online where they are reasonably priced.
http://www.hubcaphaven.com/c/5299/su...eels_rims.html
http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/c-2283-...ubaru-brz.aspx

jubella2 · 08-16-2017, 04:18 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-20...xZdjTu&vxp=mtr

$70

Tcoat · 08-16-2017, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LudwigMiles

The wheel has a slow leak (needs air once a week, not a big deal)

I would only buy used from someone I "knew" who had upgraded.
Way too many bent used wheels sold on Ebay.

I prefer not to get reconditioned. Often, they're not.

Any online place to pick up a wheel?
What would the dealer charge me?

Is there a name for this style wheel?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubella2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-20...xZdjTu&vxp=mtr

$70

A gamble as he said.

jubella2 · 08-16-2017, 05:18 PM

Eh, ebay used wheel is no different than a used wheel here IMO. If he is afraid of used wheels he should just buy one from the dealer

LudwigMiles · 08-16-2017, 10:19 PM

HubCapHaven is $170 for a reconditioned wheel.
Not worth it.

The Ebay wheel is $70+$30/ship.
Might be worth it, if the story checks out.

If the dealer OEM wheel is only $200, that may be smartest.
"Buy once, buy right"

I would take a stab at 25%, but not 50% or 75% of new.

LudwigMiles · 08-16-2017, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubella2

Is it visibly bent or are you just guessing it is bent because it is losing air?

It's visibly bent and losing air.

migueralliart · 08-16-2017, 11:53 PM

I just swapped wheels on my 13' model since the tires were shot. Rims have no curb rash and are in impeccable condition. I really want to sell them as a set locally thou. Best bet is ebay or here.

LudwigMiles · 08-17-2017, 12:27 AM

Yea, at some point, people will start buying these 3rd hand and want to undo the ricing.
Then, OEM sets will be in demand. This might not be for 5-10 years, however.
Your other hope is to have 4 local people hit the same huge pothole.

08-16-2017, 01:34 PM	#1
LudwigMiles Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: NY Posts: 232 Thanks: 17 Thanked 53 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need to replace bent OEM '13 wheel. Best option? The wheel has a slow leak (needs air once a week, not a big deal) I would only buy used from someone I "knew" who had upgraded. Way too many bent used wheels sold on Ebay. I prefer not to get reconditioned. Often, they're not. Any online place to pick up a wheel? What would the dealer charge me? Is there a name for this style wheel?

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jubella2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: DGM BRZ Location: MN Posts: 176 Thanks: 126 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it visibly bent or are you just guessing it is bent because it is losing air?

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jubella2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: DGM BRZ Location: MN Posts: 176 Thanks: 126 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eh, ebay used wheel is no different than a used wheel here IMO. If he is afraid of used wheels he should just buy one from the dealer

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LudwigMiles Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: NY Posts: 232 Thanks: 17 Thanked 53 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	HubCapHaven is $170 for a reconditioned wheel. Not worth it. The Ebay wheel is $70+$30/ship. Might be worth it, if the story checks out. If the dealer OEM wheel is only $200, that may be smartest. "Buy once, buy right" I would take a stab at 25%, but not 50% or 75% of new.

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migueralliart Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 78 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just swapped wheels on my 13' model since the tires were shot. Rims have no curb rash and are in impeccable condition. I really want to sell them as a set locally thou. Best bet is ebay or here.

08-17-2017, 12:27 AM	#11
LudwigMiles Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: NY Posts: 232 Thanks: 17 Thanked 53 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea, at some point, people will start buying these 3rd hand and want to undo the ricing. Then, OEM sets will be in demand. This might not be for 5-10 years, however. Your other hope is to have 4 local people hit the same huge pothole.

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