# Factory alloys! **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [May 15, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329 "2013-05-15T23:22:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329/1 "2013-05-15T23:22:31Z")
Am looking for a set of nice condition factory alloy wheels. 16-17" are somewhat easy to find. I did find a set of 18" alloys in exc cond for 500. Shops sells many fac takeoffs. Will not budge on price. Almost all aftermarket rims are $140-160 so I think the price is fair. Any thoughts? I like the 18" mostly for unique styling but they are also extremely rare for this car. Truth is, I have seen even fewer 17" rims for this car. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329/2 "2013-05-16T01:52:18Z")
Where did you find them? The price is not unusual for reconditioned wheels. If these are being sold on EBay or Craig’s List, be sure it’s a legit company advertising them or you could wind up with something not round or otherwise defective. If it’s a company selling them, like Keystone, it might be a good deal. If it is a company, see if they have a site near you that you an pick them up at. That’ll save you shipping charges and give you a chance to look at the wheels. ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329/3 "2013-05-16T01:55:23Z")
What make and model of car do you have? I always stay with the size of the factory wheel for my vehicles just to be on the safe side. I do change wheels though from time to time. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329/4 "2013-05-16T16:22:34Z")
its a newer gm suv. these wheels were a factory option on sport model. local shop so no shipping. tires included. good tread but weather checked. i think the tires are original also. 08 model yr. so, 600 for new tires too. hmm. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-alloys/79329/5 "2013-05-16T20:38:47Z")
18" factory wheels for 500 for all 4, or per wheel? If it’s for all 4, that’s probably a fantastic deal assuming they’re legit and not knockoffs, and assuming they’re new-in-box. (of course, since you refuse to tell us exactly what you drive, it’s impossible for us to help you beyond vague probabilities).