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Old 07-17-10 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BarracksSi
Pft. I spent a grand on wheels and tires for my car... and they were cheap, cast aluminum knockoffs of an expensive forged aluminum design. They aren't even light enough to be called "race" wheels.

But, like you said, it's about what you, as the owner, would be willing to spend.
I Just spend $900 on bike wheels because the manufacturer gave me a $500 trade in on my old wheels. A few years ago I bought some stock BMW wheels that were taken off of another car and they had Michelin tires with 70% life left in them. I paid $450 cash and sold my old wheels for $100.00. So, I am willing to spend twice as much for bike wheels as for car wheels they don't even come with tires. Am I a fool or an addict?
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