What to do with stock steel rims? - Team-BHP

RX135 · 28th December 2006, 16:22

Hi,

When I bought Fiat Petra last year, I replaced stock steel rims with OEM GTX alloys. The dealer refused to take them and they were delivered with the car itself at the time of delivery. So, here, I land up with 4 stock rims along with wheel caps!

I just don't know what to do with them. They are just lying, stacked up in the terrace. My better half has given me several ultimatums to get rid of them as they occupy corner space. In fact, she has threatened to sell them off to "bhangarwalah" for 50-100 Rs. per rim. I have been resisting it hard for long, but I will have to sell them off before they land up in some junk-yard.

I absolutely do not mind giving them for free, if anyone needs them for their Palio/Petra, but it would really hurt to see them scrapped.

Any help?

P.S.: I am located in Pune.

mega5918 · 28th December 2006, 16:39

RX135,
No One buys the rims, even if they do it'll be 50-100 even if you sell it in a tyre/rim shop. If some thing does happen to your alloys (touch wood) you can use them in future. Thatz exactly what I did I have 5 Steel rims lying down at my place.
Thanks,
Mega

nitrous · 28th December 2006, 17:05

Steel rims normally go for 200 bucks a piece!
Since u're using OEM alloys, sell off the steel rims.

GTO · 28th December 2006, 17:31

Someone I knew in the States had refurbished old wheels and converted them into beautiful tables for this terrace. Wear the thinking cap....

If the wife is against this also, just sell them off. They take up too much storage space.

superavi · 28th December 2006, 17:41

Hey RX, I could probably take them off you!

I have a Siena which has covered about 60 k and a couple of my steel rims (14 inchers) are slightly bent. My tyres are relatively new though (tube type - soon to be replaced, waiting for Vitamin M)

What say?

Superavi

RX135 · 28th December 2006, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Someone I knew in the States had refurbished old wheels and converted them into beautiful tables for this terrace. Wear the thinking cap....If the wife is against this also, just sell them off.

That's a good one

I had tried suggesting this, but it was shot off even before I could complete it. And knowing how lethargic I am, I won't blame her.

@SuperAvi, you can take them. I'll bargain with my wife to keep at least one for emergency, but chances of winning the argument are rather low (as ever).

Surprise · 28th December 2006, 17:47

Kept my steel rims in the loft. Though I dont have any idea when I will sell my car, I intend to remove my alloys and sell it with stock rims.

Any idea how long these steel rims will last sleeping in the loft

esteem_lover · 29th December 2006, 14:30

i'd say that was a waste of space. you could get rid of them now & buy another used set when you sell your car.

Mr.Bangalore · 29th December 2006, 14:52

hey RX135

you can leave a note or ask service manager of your car just saying if any other customer needs the steel rims they can contact you by any chance it can work out.

cheers..

RX135 · 29th December 2006, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Bangalore

you can leave a note or ask service manager of your car just saying if any other customer needs the steel rims they can contact you by any chance it can work out.

Thanks! I had tried it. Failed for 2 years.

Lalvaz · 31st December 2006, 02:27

Hi RX 135, I have a Santro Xing, and would like to upsize to 14''. Do you reckon Fiat rims would fit on a Santro? If they do, I could take them too, i.e. if SuperAvi does not need them.

kpzen · 31st December 2006, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalvaz

Hi RX 135, I have a Santro Xing, and would like to upsize to 14''. Do you reckon Fiat rims would fit on a Santro? If they do, I could take them too, i.e. if SuperAvi does not need them.

14" for a Santro

Santro PCD 100
Fiat PCD 98

danlalan · 31st December 2006, 13:30

i need ikon rims..does anyone have ikon steel rims...

aZa · 31st December 2006, 18:33

I've made a small table with the 4 OEM rims the 5th one well mom is using it as a base for one of the biggish flowerpots. Btw these rims are from my Santro.

RX135 · 23rd January 2008, 13:32

Update: 1 taken, 3 still in stock.

28th December 2006, 16:22	#1 (permalink)
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 1,821	What to do with stock steel rims? Hi, When I bought Fiat Petra last year, I replaced stock steel rims with OEM GTX alloys. The dealer refused to take them and they were delivered with the car itself at the time of delivery. So, here, I land up with 4 stock rims along with wheel caps! I just don't know what to do with them. They are just lying, stacked up in the terrace. My better half has given me several ultimatums to get rid of them as they occupy corner space. In fact, she has threatened to sell them off to "bhangarwalah" for 50-100 Rs. per rim. I have been resisting it hard for long, but I will have to sell them off before they land up in some junk-yard. I absolutely do not mind giving them for free, if anyone needs them for their Palio/Petra, but it would really hurt to see them scrapped. Any help? P.S.: I am located in Pune. __________________ Drive fast, but drive safe. Last edited by RX135 : 28th December 2006 at 16:24.

28th December 2006, 17:05	#3 (permalink)
nitrous Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 5,589 View My Garage	Steel rims normally go for 200 bucks a piece! Since u're using OEM alloys, sell off the steel rims. __________________ Han:The Red Evo's yours Sean:What do u mean? H:U're representing me now...What did U think, I'm gonna let you roll in a hyundai?

28th December 2006, 17:31	#4 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 18,786 View My Garage	Someone I knew in the States had refurbished old wheels and converted them into beautiful tables for this terrace. Wear the thinking cap.... If the wife is against this also, just sell them off. They take up too much storage space. __________________ GTO Work backward from your imagination, not forward from the past! Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

28th December 2006, 17:47	#7 (permalink)
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,715	Kept my steel rims in the loft. Though I dont have any idea when I will sell my car, I intend to remove my alloys and sell it with stock rims. Any idea how long these steel rims will last sleeping in the loft Last edited by Surprise : 28th December 2006 at 17:49.

29th December 2006, 14:30	#8 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 6,266 View My Garage	i'd say that was a waste of space. you could get rid of them now & buy another used set when you sell your car. __________________ "Keep your friends close, Keep your enemies closer"

28th December 2006, 16:39	#2 (permalink)
mega5918 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 93	RX135, No One buys the rims, even if they do it'll be 50-100 even if you sell it in a tyre/rim shop. If some thing does happen to your alloys (touch wood) you can use them in future. Thatz exactly what I did I have 5 Steel rims lying down at my place. Thanks, Mega

28th December 2006, 17:41	#5 (permalink)
superavi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pune/Badlapur Posts: 275	Hey RX, I could probably take them off you! I have a Siena which has covered about 60 k and a couple of my steel rims (14 inchers) are slightly bent. My tyres are relatively new though (tube type - soon to be replaced, waiting for Vitamin M) What say? Superavi

29th December 2006, 14:52	#9 (permalink)
Mr.Bangalore BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 235 View My Garage	hey RX135 you can leave a note or ask service manager of your car just saying if any other customer needs the steel rims they can contact you by any chance it can work out. cheers.. __________________ "To the question of your life, you are the only Answer. To the problems of your life, you are the only Solution"

31st December 2006, 02:27	#11 (permalink)
Lalvaz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 343	Hi RX 135, I have a Santro Xing, and would like to upsize to 14''. Do you reckon Fiat rims would fit on a Santro? If they do, I could take them too, i.e. if SuperAvi does not need them.

31st December 2006, 13:30	#13 (permalink)
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,337 View My Garage	i need ikon rims..does anyone have ikon steel rims... __________________ JOINS THE OHC CLUB.

31st December 2006, 18:33	#14 (permalink)
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,469 View My Garage	I've made a small table with the 4 OEM rims the 5th one well mom is using it as a base for one of the biggish flowerpots. Btw these rims are from my Santro. __________________ -[ " Objects in the mirror are loosing. " - Getz CRDi ]-

23rd January 2008, 13:32	#15 (permalink)
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 1,821	Update: 1 taken, 3 still in stock. __________________ Drive fast, but drive safe.

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