chris2o2 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I recently purchased a set of Lexus TTE diamond cut wheels and after much thought i think i have decided to stick with the wheels i have . Now i've been trying to figure out what these wheels are worth before i make my advert and throw them on the bay of E . The wheels will need a re-furb , they have sat for a while now and corrosion has set in - the previous owner wasn't the most careful driver in the world either , each wheel has some kerbing although none of it is serious , your usual scraps and chips . They have two Conti sport Contacts 245/40 front and two Ventus Sport K104's on the rear 275/35. All with plenty of tread left but one has a pretty nasty chew out of the sidewall which i was told is quite safe but I would like a rough idea of what they are worth before i sell , i dont want the world for them but i dont want to give them away as i know they are getting rare and are quite sought after . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 They're about £1100 brand new, IIRC. So allowing £100 per wheel for refurbing, I guess they're worth ... say £400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Including the tyres and given the rarity i would have guessed £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I payed about £500 a good few years ago for my second hand set. Mine also needed refurbing but came with new tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Id start a bit higher than suggested, they are a rare wheel now and you may get lucky and find somebody that really wants a set, you can always drop the price later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 do you have the centre caps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thanks guys I havent got the centre caps here , the previous owner still has them . He forgot to bring them when dropping the wheels off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I recently purchased a set of Lexus TTE diamond cut wheels and after much thought i think i have decided to stick with the wheels i have . Now i've been trying to figure out what these wheels are worth before i make my advert and throw them on the bay of E . The wheels will need a re-furb , they have sat for a while now and corrosion has set in - the previous owner wasn't the most careful driver in the world either , each wheel has some kerbing although none of it is serious , your usual scraps and chips . They have two Conti sport Contacts 245/40 front and two Ventus Sport K104's on the rear 275/35. All with plenty of tread left but one has a pretty nasty chew out of the sidewall which i was told is quite safe but I would like a rough idea of what they are worth before i sell , i dont want the world for them but i dont want to give them away as i know they are getting rare and are quite sought after . Thanks If you recently purchased them, then you know what they are worth, why not advertise them for what you paid for them Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 If you recently purchased them, then you know what they are worth, why not advertise them for what you paid for them Mike Probably because he paid a lot less for them than they are worth. Saw an opportunity to make a small profit and took it. Nothing wrong with that, happens all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 The centre caps are approx £15 each from TTE themselves, and refurbishing costs around £70 each (including repairs) from Pristine. I know because I recently had mine done. As for value, they are sought after, so get them refurbished, and you could make something on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Probably because he paid a lot less for them than they are worth. Saw an opportunity to make a small profit and took it. Nothing wrong with that, happens all the time. or he could take the karma and show some club spirit Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 or he could take the karma and show some club spirit Mike So could the traders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 If you recently purchased them, then you know what they are worth, why not advertise them for what you paid for them Mike What i paid for them and what they are worth are two different things Probably because he paid a lot less for them than they are worth. Saw an opportunity to make a small profit and took it. Nothing wrong with that, happens all the time. Cheer Scott , i wont be making much on them at all if anything - kinda wish i hadnt bothered buying them now and just kept my money . More hassle than its worth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Cheer Scott , i wont be making much on them at all if anything - kinda wish i hadnt bothered buying them now and just kept my money . More hassle than its worth... Yeah i've been in that posititon a few times myself. It seems like a great idea at the time but the hassle etc ends up not being worth it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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