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Old 02-15-10, 01:47 PM
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does anyone know where i can find a good variety of used jdm wheels in SoCal? i've checked rb but they're not great
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Have you actually went to rb's warehouse? They have a huge selection that they don't have posted online. But that's the only place I have experience with.

Pandagarage is another
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I'd go rb wheels over pandagarage any day. Panda garage doesnt have as much selection
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i went to their warehouse, no doubt they have a good variety, but their online pictures are very misleading. i was looking at a set of BBS LM's which looked flawless. usually when there is curbage or anything they note and offer a refinishing service. when i went to the warehouse and saw the wheels for myself, all 4 wheels were curbed the whole way around and the face was in need of repolishing
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Originally Posted by joeker
i went to their warehouse, no doubt they have a good variety, but their online pictures are very misleading. i was looking at a set of BBS LM's which looked flawless. usually when there is curbage or anything they note and offer a refinishing service. when i went to the warehouse and saw the wheels for myself, all 4 wheels were curbed the whole way around and the face was in need of repolishing
what size were they?
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18x8+40. 18x9+40. they looked beautiful online, but were scuffed all around when i saw them
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try craigslist that where i would find some jdm wheels for cheap.
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memoryfab.com or rbmotoring.com



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why buy used wheels when you can buy brand new custom fitted 3 piece forged wheels?
Old 02-23-10, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Platinum-VIP
why buy used wheels when you can buy brand new custom fitted 3 piece forged wheels?
I wish I could but......... my finance would not do it's justice.

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I know I am bumping an old thread, does anyone in Cali know if the warehouse is still open for bussiness, seems as if rbmotoring.com isnt working.
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yea they are still there bought a set like couple month ago
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yep still open. went there in june. Their selection is pretty small now.
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
I know I am bumping an old thread, does anyone in Cali know if the warehouse is still open for bussiness, seems as if rbmotoring.com isnt working.
they've renamed themselves to VRWheels.
http://www.vrwheels.com/
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thanks guys I appreciate the help


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