Why are these Rims $$$$$$$$$

raspantienator · 09-30-2008, 08:04 PM

I finally saw rims that I still want after 100 veiws. Usually, I change my mind before 50 veiws. They are HSV VX GTX and apparently Aussie. Well, a set of 4 cost app 2400 dollars.. Ugh!!!!
Does anyone know about these Rims and why they are so much

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PDQ GTO · 09-30-2008, 08:52 PM

Hmm. Because there is nothing to them? Looks like they would crumble around the first hard corner. $2,400 plus shipping from Ausise? Big bucks man...I think our OEM's look cool and plan to keep mine, maybe a powder coat, but that's about it. My .02 on the subject...

raspantienator · 10-01-2008, 06:46 AM

Every now and then, I look at rims. I like the OEM rims as well-just wondering what made these hsv rims so special.

Red Bearded Goat · 10-02-2008, 01:11 AM

Weak $ value on the exchange rate and US Customs duty come to mind....

Tacmedic · 10-02-2008, 10:40 AM

...heck, I really don't like the 18's on my GTO. Those 19s look like someone retreaded the wheel. Do those tires even have air in them? I seriously doubt there is any handling advantage. JMO

Rukee · 10-02-2008, 11:29 AM

It looks like any hard cornering at all and you'll be damaging the rims.

Ninjured · 10-02-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raspantienator

Does anyone know about these Rims and why they are so much

Five reasons:
1. They are genuine GM wheels
2. They are genuine Holden Special Vehicle wheels
3. Genuine GM parts demand a premium
4. GM's HSV division adds to that premium
5. Did I mention Genuine GM parts are expensive? (i.e. $913 for a GTO alternator...)

Ls7 "G8"->Holden Special Vehicles