I've been looking into new rims and tires for the past few days. My front right tire is showing white thread right on the edge of the tire and my front right is also nearly bald. I think its a good time to sell my rims and get new wheels and tires.
I've been to discount tire and explored many options. Discount gave me a price of $1800 warranty, mount and balance for 17x9 (f) / 17x10.5 (b) cobra R rims with Kumho Ecsta 712 Supras 245/45/17 (f) / 315/35/17 Nitto Drag Radials on back. (they were unable to locate 17x8 for the front which is what i really want).
On ebay i can either buy my own rims for 17x8/17x10.5 AFS wheels for $695.00 + 80.00 shipping (no lug nuts or stems included). say +40 for lugs/stems. That comes out to 815.00 for rims. This is 100 bucks cheaper than discount tires price.
I can bid on the 2 on ebay that are 17x8/10.5 no reserve one is 1 day away and the other is 2 days away. And hope the bid stays under like 600 or so. Or i can go with AFS's already balance and mounted tires on 17x8/10.5 Kumho Ecsta 712's front and back. 275's on back (i really want 315 wide).
This sells for $1195.00 + 125.00 shp. + lugs $40 = $1360.00
I'm leaning towards the latter because of price. I really want nittos but it just may not be feasible right now considering the difference in price in my options.
My questinos are:
1) Do any of you have a suggested course of action?
2) What is AFS wheels reputation for quality?
3) If i order off of ebay Will i be able to get these wheels/tires in a week or will it take multiple weeks to receive (assuming i pay instantly after winning).
Thanks in advance.
kirkyg
I've been to discount tire and explored many options. Discount gave me a price of $1800 warranty, mount and balance for 17x9 (f) / 17x10.5 (b) cobra R rims with Kumho Ecsta 712 Supras 245/45/17 (f) / 315/35/17 Nitto Drag Radials on back. (they were unable to locate 17x8 for the front which is what i really want).
On ebay i can either buy my own rims for 17x8/17x10.5 AFS wheels for $695.00 + 80.00 shipping (no lug nuts or stems included). say +40 for lugs/stems. That comes out to 815.00 for rims. This is 100 bucks cheaper than discount tires price.
I can bid on the 2 on ebay that are 17x8/10.5 no reserve one is 1 day away and the other is 2 days away. And hope the bid stays under like 600 or so. Or i can go with AFS's already balance and mounted tires on 17x8/10.5 Kumho Ecsta 712's front and back. 275's on back (i really want 315 wide).
This sells for $1195.00 + 125.00 shp. + lugs $40 = $1360.00
I'm leaning towards the latter because of price. I really want nittos but it just may not be feasible right now considering the difference in price in my options.
My questinos are:
1) Do any of you have a suggested course of action?
2) What is AFS wheels reputation for quality?
3) If i order off of ebay Will i be able to get these wheels/tires in a week or will it take multiple weeks to receive (assuming i pay instantly after winning).
Thanks in advance.
kirkyg