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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Any market for used Turbo wheels?

I'd love to get some GT3RS wheels for my TT, but am curious if there is any market for used Turbo wheels with 6000 miles on them? What's the value of just the wheels? What about if sold with Pilot Sports (again with 6000 miles)?

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Yes, but I think most guys end up wanting too much for them. They would be handy for track rims/snow tires, I'd prolly hold onto them.
I think a fair price would be 1500-2000 max.
 
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Chris -

I know that you use your 19" lobsters (right?) for snow tires--do you find it reasonably easy to get good snow tires for the 19's?

I haven't decided whether to keep the 19" turbo wheels for snows or get some 18" Carrera IIIs.
 
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Yes, conti makes a nice snow, tr has them no issue, cheap too. I also use the lobsters for track tires as well, very light.
 
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You may want to keep them and put them back on the car when you sell it someday and sell your new wheels separately. Most suggest selling the car as stock as possible to broaden your buyer audience. I was glad I had saved my stock wheels for my C4S when I went to sell it and I got a good price for my aftermarket wheels/tires.
 
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Good thoughts, Chris and Greta. Thanks.
 
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