spyterus

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I recently bought an '01 Formula and want to start making it my own. First thing I want is some new wheels. My question is: is there a market out there for the stock chrome 16x8's? Reason I ask is because I'd like to get some money out of them as to offset the cost of a new set. Thoughts?

JOHNNY59

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All depends on condition! $50-$200? Not many f-body owners want a 16" wheel.

scj

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You can probably get $100-200 on Craigslist if the tires are in usable condition.

Anyone buying them is most likely wanting the tires not the wheels.

spyterus

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Are you saying $50-$200 per wheel or the whole set? And the tires are new.

Firebrian

If I still owned a higher mileage, stock 1993-2002 Camaro Z28 or base Firebird/Trans Am I'd sure be interested in stock wheels and nearly new tires. Believe it or not, there are still people out there who want their cars stock, even with 16" wheels. I was riding my 1969 Roadrunner on stock 14" wheels (F70-14 red line rubber) up to 2004. And if I had it today....it would still be on 14" wheels.

If a new set of tires runs about $400-$500, you would think that $300-$400 for the tires and wheels would save someone a chunk of change. Just ensure the date codes are new. Having 5-10 year old tires that "look" new is another issue. Wheels are easy to change. I wouldn't even touch them until you decide to do something with the rest of the car (ie suspension, engine, etc.).

NC01TA

I'm one of those 'stock' owners and it's all about condition of the rims. If curb rash or 'flaking, forget it, almost worthless. If truly excellent, then you can sell them. Pics???

spyterus

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They're in great shape, no pitting or flaking. I try and keep 'em shiny.

Maybe I'll just sell the tires, narrow two of the wheels and have a full set of drag wheels.

RPM WS6

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I agree. Very limited demand for this, and that lack of demand really holds value down.

As the OP is in TX, the wheels may not be too bad. Here in the great lakes region, chrome wheels are a horrible choice for all-weather use and eventually end up flaking in areas that cause the wheel to leak air (such as around the valve stem.) So they are not even good for winter tire use (unlike the silver painted version, which would be a good choice to mount some skinnier snow tires vs. the wider 17/18" wheels that are popular for summer use.) But I doubt anybody in TX needs snow tires anyway. So the market is limited to those who want them for perhaps track tire use or, if they are in perfect shape, those who are interested in that 100% stock look.