Chaps, wondering if I can get some advice from those with more experience in buying/selling wheels.

 

I have a set of 5 alloys, bought them about 3 yrs ago, fronts aren't in the best shape and the inside edges are flaking in places. 16" alloys, tyres are 2xRainsport 2 with 3-4 mm and 2xRainsport 3 with 7 mm.

 

No idea what they'd go for if they were mint, but if the buyer wants to refurb I assume it would cost £50-£75 per wheel to do a powdercoat refinish(?) 

 

This is the type We're talking (not my auction):

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-OF-4-AUDI-A4-B7-A6-C6-ALLOY-WHEELS-TYRES-8E0-601-025-B-8E0601025-B-/261818262845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf595a53d&nma=true&si=juq7G8QYoQr%252FhCrcPFf4wH0i%252Be0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

 

1. Should I sell the tyres separately or with the alloys?

2. Assuming buyer will want to do a refurb, what would you ask for them? Is £150 wide of the mark?

They will make good winter alloys, I run old Audi alloys' on my Skoda. As you are a Freedom member I'd try listing them in the 'Parts for Sale' thread.

 

If three of the tyres have 7mm of tread left, especially since they are branded then there is probably more money in the tyres than in the wheels.

 

I'd be looking to sell separately to maximise the return, although to remove the tyres will involve a cost and quite some extra effort etc.

 

I am sure at £150 they will sell just fine. Try on here first, if not Gum Tree or eBay will see the best exposure.

Yes, I planned on advertising here first, hopefully someone interested. I'll also do a bit more eBay hunting to see what similar examples have gone for in the past.

Keeping as a refurbed winter set would seem sensible but the wife's doesn't like a 2nd set of wheels 'hanging about the place'. Unfortunately, no garage to hide them away to render her argument invalid!