tpi-hearse

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I'll save Dave the trouble...5 and 1/2 inches backspace

Dokken10

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Did you find that back spacing measurement somewhere or did you actually measure it? Just curious.

tpi-hearse

iTrader: (27)

measured it off 1 of my ronals without the spacer

Dokken10

iTrader: (18)

Again

Bull

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I think it's a matter of limited demand. People say they love and want the rims, so every now and then Ronal would crank out a new batch. But, people would balk at the price and so the profit for Ronal was not there...no need to keep making the wheel.

Bull

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Thanks Fred...you are the man

Dokken10

iTrader: (18)

How much were they when the sold them?

I read that when they stopped making them they sold the remaining stock for less than $900 for a set of 4.

Bull

iTrader: (5)

This might be true for that chrome set you are looking at, but mine are not double what other wheels cost.

Bull

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I don't know about the closeout prices (Fred can speak to that, too, if he wants) but they were over $1k for the wheels alone when they were selling that last batch. More for the colored windows, chrome etc.

Dokken10

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The chromes are $2400 shipped with like new tires.

Yours are $2000 with 1 summer left on the tires, plus shipping.

Am I missing something here?

Bull

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One of us must be. Unless he adjusted the price and I didn't read carefully, he has them at $2800 American plus $400 shipping to you = $3200.

Bull

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Ahhh...I see he DID lower his price. My bad.

You had better buy that set up so I can go back to being the only one on here offering a set for sale.

Dokken10

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That is not what I was getting at. I knew I should have edited that post.

Most of the new rims I'm looking at besides the R15s are about $1000 for the set of 4.

So with that in mind even yours are about double.

Dokken10

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There is one more set on here that's up for sale just like yours but its pending payment.

BTW, I'm not at all knocking your price. So please don't take it that way.

Bull

iTrader: (5)

How come? It didn't come off badly or anything. Maybe his set is the better deal, I dunno. I just don't have much motivation to move on my price since everyone (says) they want these wheels and they aren't making anymore. My original plan was to keep them in case I get another Bird, but you can't hold on to stuff and take up space indefinitely "just in case" you know?

So, joking aside, you should of course take your time and get whatever wheel has the fit and finish you prefer at the price you can live with!

Bull

iTrader: (5)

I did not see that one.

Mine were "pending payment" a few weeks ago. Guy told me he was a recently returned vet, he wanted me to please hold them for ten days b/c they are his dream wheels yada yada. No way am I going to tell a war vet that I won't hold some wheels for him, you know? But, I never heard from him again after waiting for 10+ days

Ahh, the internet.

Dokken10

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Yea, that is what I'm hoping for on the other set that the payment pending falls thru. He said the payment was in the mail but I sell on here also and we all know how that works out. They are local also. You and the chromes are my backup plan.

Dokken10

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I do have to ask, what made that pit in one wheel that you pointed out in one of your pics?

Bull

iTrader: (5)

I just did a search in the For Sale forum for "Ronal" and do not see any other currently available/payment pending sets from your area...? Other Ronal threads are older, and seem to indicate sold/no longer available.

As for that pit (more like a chip/nick IMO) I don't know what caused it, and I honestly can't even remember if it was there when I bought the wheels or happened during my ownership. Most likely thing seems to be a pebble flew up and hit the wheel there, nicking the finish. I never noticed it when the wheels were on the car, but gave them a close look-over prior to listing them here so I could be honest about them.

Dokken10

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Your right they were sold, it is just the 2 of you selling the R15s.

Bull

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If someone is within driving distance and has cash in hand, the wheels can be had for $1800 picked-up.

Thanks for your time.

Bull

iTrader: (5)

I had to move some items from my house to my barn today, and these Ronals got in my way! Price drop to $1500 picked up.

t_towner

Seems like fair price! Good luck w/ the sale.

Bull

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Thank you, sir. Based on your list of cars, seems like you'd have a pretty good idea of the price for this type of wheel, too.

ellocojorge

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that does seems like a veery reasonable price. considering they are difficult, but not impossible to find. i'm awed by that list of cars

Bull

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Reorganized the downstairs of the garage yesterday, and had to carry each of the Ronals up to the second floor. Boy, are they heavy. Getting tired of moving them. Final bump and price drop to $1400 picked up. If they don't sell at that price, I'm moving them to my other barn where they'll be out of the way and can go to sleep for a while.

CharcoalBird

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You kidding? If I had that cash I'd drop it in front of you without looking back. Great deal on wheels that are no longer produced and within a few years will be EXTREMELY sought after i'm sure.

Bull

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Haha, that's where I'm coming from, man!

Thanks for the bump

GTA90X

iTrader: (2)

bump plus a question.....

Do you know of a trustworthy place to have one repaired and possibly the whole set refinished? Just a slight bend on the inside thanks to these wonderful Ohio roads...

And $1400 is an absolute steal for these wheels ...If I had the extra cash I'd be buying a second set.

Bull

iTrader: (5)

Thanks for the bump, and confirming that this is a ridiculously good price for these wheels

The center caps were done by the previous owner...I'm not sure I have the details on how they were made, but I can check.

As for repairing yours, I have no leads or info. There are specialty companies all over the country who do that type of thing, though.

sailtexas186548

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what are your thoughts on shipping to 77565(houston-ish)?

Bull

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Somewhere, I wrote down how much each of these wheel/tire combos weighs. If I can find that info, I can give you a quote. To be honest, I might charge a small amount for my time, too, as it is no quick task to package each of the four wheels plus the hardware. If you want me to proceed, please let me know.

strc09

iTrader: (5)

Yeah...grr...good luck with your sale. I just wish I had the cash right now for them.

sailtexas186548

iTrader: (2)

i'll get back to you late tonight, busy day and i don't have enough time to think it over right now

Bull

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Take your time, I'm in no rush.

sailtexas186548

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hey bull, though about it, go ahead and quote me a price to ship/package the wheels.

my home address is zip 77565

and if its cheaper a commercial address (no loading dock though!) is zip 77573

Alex

Bull

iTrader: (5)

Thanks for getting back to me, Alex. Please give me a day or two to get the price to you...I am trying to finish a bathroom remodel that I need to get done ASAP.

I believe that UPS will offer a better rate for a business address, so I will use the one you provided.

Talk to you soon.


Dave

sailtexas186548

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take your time

Bull

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PM sent

Bull

iTrader: (5)

Bumpity-bump at $1400.

tslsa28

Can you email me at awweber@trane.com? I am interested. Thanks.

Bull

iTrader: (5)

Ahh, the weekly bump. What will I do with myself once these are gone and I can't enjoy bringing this to the top?

Bull

iTrader: (5)

Bumping my favorite thread to the top.

I'll entertain serious, non low-ball offers made by people with cash in hand.

MSchumacherfan

Just to confirm...4 Ronal wheels, 17", asking $1400 picked up in Massachusetts
Correct?

Bull

iTrader: (5)

Yes, that is correct, for the wheels, front spacers, lug nuts, custom WS6 center caps and the keys for the center caps as well. Let me know if you are interested or have any further questions.

MSchumacherfan

Im coming from CT. When can I come see them?

Bull

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I'm sending you a PM.

Bull

iTrader: (5)

After 2600+ views and quite a few people saying they were interested and then backing away, these rims are SOLD to a great board member.

Justin89Formy

iTrader: (26)

I bought the third to last set for $900 shipped.

Bull

iTrader: (5)

Are you sure? Because, a friend of mine bought the last 4 or five sets in stock at the end of the last run a number of years back.