What to do with OEM tires and wheels?

[navybluechief]

I'm picking up our new LC 1958 tomorrow and Friday it goes back to the dealer for new wheels, tires and 1.5" lift.

Question: for anyone who had this upgrade done on a brand new vehicle, what did you do with the essentially new, OEM wheels and tires? It didn't dawn on me until a few minutes ago that I'll have a set of tires and wheels to deal with.

 

[lcgeek]

If you talk to the dealership they'll probably give you $400 for the wheels and tires. They hang on to them and sell them to the used car department to slap on used trade-ins of various vehicles in the future.

 

[cvx5832LC]

Offer it here if there's a section for it. At the very least, someone can offer you a trade for another port-installed option that they didn't want.

 

[NoMe cruiser]

Hang on to them until you are sure you like the new set up. If you are lifting you’ll probably get bigger, aggressive tires I would assume. It won’t ride the same and your mpg will suffer. Also, if you hold onto them your vehicle will be worth more in the future with OEM if you trade or sell. Then sell your “upgraded” rims after.

 

[b407driver]

Discount gave me $200 for the tires, and I sold the rims for $400.

 

[navybluechief]

Thanks for that great information. Craigslist, FB Marketplace?

 

[LCOceans]

I have heard FB marketplace is the best for selling tires/rims.
What lift are you going with?
And tires?

 

[navybluechief]

I have heard FB marketplace is the best for selling tires/rims.
What lift are you going with?
And tires?

1.5" lift, Fuel wheels and KO2s. I'll post a pic when it's all done.

 

[kerner]

I was able to sell the my 20s and the stock tires that came on them through Marketplace. Didn't get quite as much as I'd hoped but I'm not storing them.

 

[navybluechief]

That sounds great. About how much did you get for them, if I might ask?

 

[Xplore]

I've had really good results selling (and buying) parts using Facebook marketplace. Makes it easier to filter out the low ballers and scammers. Also works well when you want a local buyer for those large items that are too cost prohibitive to ship.

 

[LeftCoast58]

I'm picking up our new LC 1958 tomorrow and Friday it goes back to the dealer for new wheels, tires and 1.5" lift.

Question: for anyone who had this upgrade done on a brand new vehicle, what did you do with the essentially new, OEM wheels and tires? It didn't dawn on me until a few minutes ago that I'll have a set of tires and wheels to deal with.

I'm in OR as well and am interested in the rims only (have a set of OEM tires). DM me.

 

[Stage7]

I'm picking up our new LC 1958 tomorrow and Friday it goes back to the dealer for new wheels, tires and 1.5" lift.

Question: for anyone who had this upgrade done on a brand new vehicle, what did you do with the essentially new, OEM wheels and tires? It didn't dawn on me until a few minutes ago that I'll have a set of tires and wheels to deal with.

I'm keeping mine because if I ever sell it in the future I can revert it to OEM stock specs. But, I'm most likely not going to do anything that is irreversible with this truck like I did with my 2010 4Runner Trail. I never got any of that money back.

 

[Stage7]

Hang on to them until you are sure you like the new set up. If you are lifting you’ll probably get bigger, aggressive tires I would assume. It won’t ride the same and your mpg will suffer. Also, if you hold onto them your vehicle will be worth more in the future with OEM if you trade or sell. Then sell your “upgraded” rims after.

+1 on this. Keeping my OEM wheels for that very reason.

 

[EOD Guy]

IMO your LC won't be worth anymore with OEM wheels than it will with aftermarket wheels. I have a set of OEM Taco wheels that I was planning on putting on my LC, been storing them for 4 years now........... wheels fit, Lug nuts don't. Until I can pick up some LC lug nuts and machine the lips down, the Taco will remain useless.

 

[Stage7]

IMO your LC won't be worth anymore with OEM wheels than it will with aftermarket wheels. I have a set of OEM Taco wheels that I was planning on putting on my LC, been storing them for 4 years now........... wheels fit, Lug nuts don't. Until I can pick up some LC lug nuts and machine the lips down, the Taco will remain useless.

Nope, it won't be worth more but I may be able to recoup some of the money by selling aftermarket parts after returning it to stock. It really depends on if I go past the point of no return with this truck which I am thinking not this time. I'm going to keep the LC as light as possible and put the $$ into a great offroad trailer. At least in theory.

 

[OverCurious]

1.5" lift, Fuel wheels and KO2s. I'll post a pic when it's all done.

Did you consider the KO3s? Am curious why you chose the KO2s over the KO3s (if you considered them)?

 

[navybluechief]

Availability of the KO3 was the initial reason. However, after some more research and talking to a couple local 4WD shops and vehicle owners, I went with the Falken Wildpeak. Supposedly better in the rain (Oregon), quieter and longevity up there with the KOs. So far, the Falken is living up to the talk, although it's early yet.

 

[navybluechief]

Well, here it is. Loving it so far.

 

[OverCurious]

NICE! Super Black (Darth Cruiser) Was also leaning towards the Wildpeak A/4W myself for the same reasons you gave.