How much for a new set of stock 17s and factory rubber?

SlvrA3 · 06-01-2006, 08:08 AM

I bought my new A3 2.0T two days ago, and couldn't be happier to rejoin the flock (my first Audi was a 96 A4Q).

Yesterday I ordered a set of 18x8 BBS CH wheels with tires from TireRack--my thanks to Gary--and plan to sell the stock 17s and tires.

What would be a good asking price for the set?

Thank you in advance for your feedback. Glad to be aboard.

520 · 06-01-2006, 10:03 AM

SlvrA3 · 06-01-2006, 02:41 PM

fa590 · 06-01-2006, 04:50 PM

how much would make you happy?

520 · 06-01-2006, 05:27 PM

Keep 'em for winter tires.

SlvrA3 · 06-02-2006, 12:02 AM

Asking for $1200 for the whole kit and kaboodle

bbbradley · 06-02-2006, 03:36 AM

I think that may be a touch high, but the market will decide for you!

I am basing this on going to TireRack and seeing what a set of new wheels would cost, as much as it sucks, used tires are worth virutally nothing to me. The OEM rubber is nothing to write home about, thus it will likely be a compromise purchase for the buyer.

Figure the wheels new from Audi are $300(?Guess?) a corner, OZ Ultraleggaras are $239/corner, so you'd need to be in the $200/wheel range to make buying used (any potentially damaged, no warranty, etc...) wheels worth it. Maybe you can get $50/tire at most, that's $1,000 for the set. There's also 5-spoke wheel that is similar for $169/wheel, are the Audi wheels really worth 2x that?

Good luck with the sale, but I'd be surprised if you get over $1,000 for the whole set. A local buyer is the best bet; TireRack is well set up to ship those, I would imagine you are not.

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/bill

bbbradley · 06-02-2006, 03:38 AM

A stock class track/auto-xer might like them to race with, and use an aftermarket wheel for street use. It's what I do on my Miata; the factory 14x6 are for auto-x, my 15" Rota C8s are for daily use.

/bill

SlvrA3 · 06-02-2006, 10:47 AM

Thanks for your input, Bill! A friend of mine is interested in them and he has a Jetta VR6 wagon with 17s (part of VW sport pkg).

I agree with your appraisal, and have reduced my asking price accordingly for him.

n828cl · 06-03-2006, 11:43 AM

06-01-2006, 10:03 AM	#2
520 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 21,021	it will be hard to sell due to a high offset #'s.

06-01-2006, 02:41 PM	#3
SlvrA3 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 37	Shouldn't they fit current VWs and Audis? __________________ 2006 A3 2.0T Silver/Black Votex kit 18x8 BBS CH wheels, Michelin PS2 tires APR chip Neuspeed rear sway bar Sport Package suspension Audi Navi Plus with XM and iPod adaptor

06-01-2006, 04:50 PM	#4
fa590 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 113	Re: How much for a new set of stock 17s and factory rubber? how much would make you happy?

06-01-2006, 05:27 PM	#5
520 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 21,021	A3's have high offset. Don't think A4's and other do. Plus, who wants stock wheels? Keep 'em for winter tires.

06-02-2006, 12:02 AM	#6
SlvrA3 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 37	Re: How much for a new set of stock 17s and factory rubber? Asking for $1200 for the whole kit and kaboodle __________________ 2006 A3 2.0T Silver/Black Votex kit 18x8 BBS CH wheels, Michelin PS2 tires APR chip Neuspeed rear sway bar Sport Package suspension Audi Navi Plus with XM and iPod adaptor

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06-02-2006, 03:36 AM	#7
bbbradley AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 601	Re: How much for a new set of stock 17s and factory rubber? I think that may be a touch high, but the market will decide for you! I am basing this on going to TireRack and seeing what a set of new wheels would cost, as much as it sucks, used tires are worth virutally nothing to me. The OEM rubber is nothing to write home about, thus it will likely be a compromise purchase for the buyer. Figure the wheels new from Audi are $300(?Guess?) a corner, OZ Ultraleggaras are $239/corner, so you'd need to be in the $200/wheel range to make buying used (any potentially damaged, no warranty, etc...) wheels worth it. Maybe you can get $50/tire at most, that's $1,000 for the set. There's also 5-spoke wheel that is similar for $169/wheel, are the Audi wheels really worth 2x that? Good luck with the sale, but I'd be surprised if you get over $1,000 for the whole set. A local buyer is the best bet; TireRack is well set up to ship those, I would imagine you are not. ) /bill

06-02-2006, 03:38 AM	#8
bbbradley AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 601	Re: A3's have high offset. Don't think A4's and other do. Plus, who wants stock wheels? A stock class track/auto-xer might like them to race with, and use an aftermarket wheel for street use. It's what I do on my Miata; the factory 14x6 are for auto-x, my 15" Rota C8s are for daily use. /bill

06-02-2006, 10:47 AM	#9
SlvrA3 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 37	Re: How much for a new set of stock 17s and factory rubber? Thanks for your input, Bill! A friend of mine is interested in them and he has a Jetta VR6 wagon with 17s (part of VW sport pkg). I agree with your appraisal, and have reduced my asking price accordingly for him. __________________ 2006 A3 2.0T Silver/Black Votex kit 18x8 BBS CH wheels, Michelin PS2 tires APR chip Neuspeed rear sway bar Sport Package suspension Audi Navi Plus with XM and iPod adaptor

06-03-2006, 11:43 AM	#10
n828cl New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 268	What platform Jetta? MKIV uses 5x100, A3 (and MKV) is 5x112.

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