In a message dated 07-Jun-99 15:25:37 Eastern Daylight Time,
econrad@teal.csn.net writes:
> I have the possibility of purchasing 4 used 72-spoke painted wire wheels
> with 4 used Red Line Tires. The wheels would need to be sand blasted and
> repainted. Two of the tires would have to be replaced within 1 1/2 years.
> The price they are offered for is $595.
>
> My question is: based on the list's experience, is this a good value or
> not?
>
Eric,
Dayton Wire Wheels (60 spoke painted) go for under $200each NEW.
The original factory wire wheels on my car lasted 28 years. I rotate all
five wheels about every 15K miles and of course keep them clean and the
splines greased. I replaced them because the splines had finally worn down
enough to need replacing. But I probably could have used them for a few more
years. I even sold the best one to someone on the list for a spare.
I replaced them with new Daytons in '93. The new ones and are as good, if
not better, than the originals. Why buy a set that you really don't know
that much about? Suggest that you buy 2 new ones with hub adaptors, wait six
months to accumulate the money and buy two more, wait a while longer and buy
the spare.
As for the tires -- my experience tells me that how you will use the car is a
vital consideration. Redlines appear to be solely satisfactory for Concours.
Any other tires can be bought by shopping around.
IMHO - hope that helps. Cheers.
Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT 33118L (original owner)
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