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Old May 31, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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how much are magnisium wheels worth?.....i know they only weigh like 15lbs a wheel . thanks guys
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Old May 31, 2006 | 02:54 AM
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I think to buy them from GM they're still $3000 (maybe $2000, but I know they were once $3000). You can probably find a full set for around $1000 (Ebay, forum, etc).
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no i want to sell them
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Old May 31, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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What do these wheels look like? I have read about them before, but never seen pictures.
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What do these wheels look like? I have read about them before, but never seen pictures.

My avatar. Front 17X8.5" Mark
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Lately I have seen the going for anywhere between $500-$800 a set, why I am keeping mine, not giving them away
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They may look great, but they chip easily.
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