Hi, I just replaced my 1974 steelies with Mahle's.

25$ each (plus shipping for non-locals). Five wheels.

Anyone want them?


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OK, 71 views and no replies. So, is $25 too much? For that matter, is there even a market at all for used steelies?

Thanks!

I think, unless they look brand new out of the factory, no.

Over the past few years I can recall 2 members looking for a set. One of them wanted to refresh a stock car.

OK, thanks... I didn't really think there was a market for them, but figured I'd give it a shot.

How about the OEM lug bolts... any market for them? The Mahle's needed 2" bolts, the steelies use 1.5 inchers.

People do buy the lug bolts, but sadly I finally tossed a set of these wheels into a steel recycler's truck earlier this year because nobody wanted them.

The plastic lug covers are desirable too

I have such a hard time tossing these wheels in the trash... they've lived a good 40 years on the car and deserve better.

For now, I've got the lug covers on the Mahle bolts. The bolts are black and a bit scratched. Still deciding if I like this look or if I should jusr paint the bolt heads silver.
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Tell me about it. I tried to do something with them for 5 years. It killed me to give them to the recycling guy but at least he benefited from them in some small way

A week after you pitch them, someone will post a WTB

Some folks will want a set to put on their car when going into the paint shop.

Some folks might want a set for their w/e AX wheels too ...

Post a pic without the rusty beauty rims

Put a FS ad on TheSamba website. The VW guys like them because they are 5.5 x 15 rims.

I'll take off those crappy rusty chrome trim rings and photo them soon. The trim rings stay on by grabbing into the wheels with metal tabs, so the wheels look even worse without the trim rings.

These wheels would be good for rollers, or I suppose could be refinished for someone wanting to return to a stock look for their car. Overall, though, they are not in great condition. Maybe will post on Samba too. Would like to find a good home for them, and I have too much crap around here as it is.

Somebody will buy them there.

PM sent

^^^ Hi, I checked my messages... for some reason the PM didn't come through. A fellow Trojan I see.

You're too fast! I sent the PM at 10:12 am. Should be there now.

Fight On!

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Are they gone cause I would love them!!!

^^^ Jack, I have a guy who want to buy them. He's out of town this week. If he backs out of the deal when he returns, I'll let you know.

Ok sounds good thank you.

Hi,
I sent you a PM on the wheels.
Bill.

just so you know. the backspacing and 5.5x15 sizing is what makes them desirable for the VW crowd. imho they should carry twice the value of a set of used rivieras or empi style 8 spokes. a set of rollers wheels are a nice item to have. no fancy tires required.

^^^^ Thanks, Rhody. My asking price just went up to one million dollars.

still too low...

They're VW wheels, Kevin, not a 901

I was gonna start a thread wondering where all of the steel wheels went. Every set of Riviera wheels (I personally don't like them) means another set of steelies in the trash.

These wheels are great. They are period correct. They are easy to paint but do not powder coat them because the stuff gets in the deep furrow where the trim rings go.

Keep trying, someone will buy them.

If the COA on your car indicates no mag wheels, then you should have a set of these with skinny stock tires. My opinion only.

Paul

I have made arrangements with Mike to hold these for me until I return to the area on July 25th. They're for my '76 that I'm returning to a more stock configuration. Thanks for working with me Mike!

I know a set of rusty '71 steelies went onto a rusty red '71 SuperBeetle and took the place of a set of ATS Classics

Actually, if we could find the steelies I'll be there's a bunch of original rounded front valances along with them! (sorry for the hijack)

Paul