where to get a used rim for a spare?
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where to get a used rim for a spare?
i just posted a recent thread about methods for locking up my spare tire as it was just stolen.
now i am having a hell of a time trying to find a plain steel rim for a new spare.
i have tried numerous salvage yards, second hand car parts stores locally and i keep striking out.
i got a price from a dealership of 90$ for the rim alone but this sounds absurd to me. i want the cheapest steel rim that i can find.
has anyone on these boards had any success using the net to find a rim (new or used) at a better price?
any direction would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance
now i am having a hell of a time trying to find a plain steel rim for a new spare.
i have tried numerous salvage yards, second hand car parts stores locally and i keep striking out.
i got a price from a dealership of 90$ for the rim alone but this sounds absurd to me. i want the cheapest steel rim that i can find.
has anyone on these boards had any success using the net to find a rim (new or used) at a better price?
any direction would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance
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I got a used stock Ford 16x7 polished al. matching rim/wheel for my 1999 F150 from...
http://www.rthport.com
Including shipping it came to $49.29. The wheel was in like new condition and included the hub/lug nut cover.
I am planning on getting larger 265/75R16 tires this spring, and wanted to up the spare size to match. So now with a 5th matching rim, I can do a 5 tire rotation, and my spare size will always match wear with whats running on the truck.
I also just got the Ford spare tire lock/key set so my spare would be resistant to theft.
http://www.rthport.com
Including shipping it came to $49.29. The wheel was in like new condition and included the hub/lug nut cover.
I am planning on getting larger 265/75R16 tires this spring, and wanted to up the spare size to match. So now with a 5th matching rim, I can do a 5 tire rotation, and my spare size will always match wear with whats running on the truck.
I also just got the Ford spare tire lock/key set so my spare would be resistant to theft.
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