Opinions on 19" Ray's Wheels

Masa

So, I have an opportunity to get a set of BRAND NEW 19" Rays Wheels w/ Tires and TPMS included. Wheels + tires will have 0 miles on them, perfect condition.

Asking price for them is 1200.00 + trade of my base 18" wheels w/ about 7k on them.

It's a tempting offer and was looking on thoughts and opinions on this. I sort of want to go aftermarket wheels so I am still on the fence about the deal.

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mdztuners

If we're talking RAYS wheels i.e. VOLK, etc, those are high quality and very pricey. Are they solid or multi-piece?

Masa

Yes, sorry. They are the 19" RAYS wheels available with the sport package.

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Waiz

Sounds a tad high if you're trading your 18" wheels.

Maybe try to talk him down to $1,000 or lower?

shadoquad

These wheels go for between 1200 and 1600 without a trade involved, and the 18's can sell for between 500 and 800. It's a ripoff to pay 1200 on top of trading your 18's.

redline727

Even with 0 miles on them though???

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shadoquad

Honestly, who cares about the mileage? You can occasionally watch the classified section and find a pristine set with 10k mi on it for 1200-1600. Why pay more?

And why sell the 18's? Save em up and put winter tires on 'em.

redline727

I would def agree to prefer keep my 18's as well...I didnt realize you can find them in good shape for the price range you have seen. I stand corrected he should keep looking then if deals like that are out there

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4r3s

Its not that great of a deal. Keep the 18" for winters if its your dd and buy something nice for the summer. Oh and then be prepared to want to upgrade to a BBK once the non sports brakes get swallowed by the larger wheel. this is exactly where I'm at now.

redline727

I don't think you will get a nicer package for that dollar amount even taking into consideration you will be trading your 18's. I have the sport package and I love those wheels I think for the first time wheels will probably be one of the later mods I do bc I have them maybe thats just me though. But you cant go wrong trying to talk him down a little either though like Waizzz said

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Cmike2780

Not really a great deal if you include your stock 18's/tires/tpms units. The Sports package Rays should fetch around $1,200-1,400 including tires sensors, which means throwing your 18's into the mix will cost you roughly $1,800. I'm lowballing the average selling price of the stock 18's at around $600 (usually $650-850 with tires & sensors). Sell your set separate or wait for another set. It's easy enough to find.

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redline727

tires alone cost $1200+ in those sizes

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dubhov

Truth.

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Masa

Thanks for the replies, yea I was unsure because I have my eye set on some Forgestars. I have no doubt I could talk them down to 1000.00 + trade as well so the price shouldn't be an issue. Only reason I was tempted was because this set is fresh.

As of now I am leaning on keeping 18's for winter set up and getting Forgestars for summer set up.

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4r3s

I would consider doing a lighter color wheel. I'm happy with my setup but if I were to do it again I would opt for the silver version of the wheels I bought. i feel like the rims get lost in the dark background of the wheel well. Part of that might be fixed with a bbk that is colored to stand out though. anyway just my 2 cents, its your car and you can do what ever you want with it!