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Old 02-15-11, 11:41 PM
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Default can somebody tell me a little bit about these wheels

Im just looking for some info! how much there worth are the BS!? never really saw them anywhere except on http://www.insurance-group.net, so somebody shed some light.

Insurance Godfather Dish-III
http://www.insurance-group.net
F: 19x8.5 +35 (about 2.5" lip) R: 19x9.5 +38 (about 4.5" lip)
Chrome Finish
5x112

The wheels have some curb rash, 2 have oxidation on the lips, and one centercap has a crack in the chrome (see pictures). Although they aren't perfect, they look very decent overall and I personally wouldn't bother to refinish them. There are no cracks or bends.
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Old 02-15-11, 11:47 PM
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How much are they? If it's in the 2000-3000 range it's worth it, 3500-4000 if they had tires on all 4.
Old 02-16-11, 05:16 AM
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They look very cheap. Imitation 3pc AME Shallem knock offs.
Old 02-16-11, 06:18 AM
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Godfathers are a legit brand, made by... i can't remember the wheel manufacturer but it is one of the big ones, can't remember atm. I know Locksmice Dukes are Godfather branded wheels; they had a name change and the Godfather brand was bought by Insurance. Something like that happened; anyways, they are a legit brand and I woulds say 1,600 to 2000 for the set w/o tires because the offsets are for toyota and not aggressive enough for other makes and also the widths aren't that popular. Lots of people doing 10~11 rear, that might hurt the price a little.

Just my .02 from what I have seen.
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Thanks kidzik007 i appreciate the help, the reason i ask is because they came with my car, i just didnt want too sell or trade an find out later thet there worth more then i thought. i've only seen them for sall 1 time the same offseet and everything for 900 w/o tires, but i thought that was BS
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The second picture reinforces TSI's comment, look at the reflection, very very cheap wheel... Kinda whack name, too LOL
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If you look more into Godfather, you'll know it's legit if you're into the VIP game
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Godfather is a legit brand, but the wheels do look like a rip of the fabulous profounds.

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from experience DO NOT buy **** because its available now! buy what YOU WANT and wait for it! i would not pay over 1k for these knowing i could buy a set of wheels i find more desirable/ appealing on several reliable places! PM ME if you want!! but at the end of the day its up to the owner/ builder! if you love these wheels then price shouldnt even be an issue! if you arent 100% sure you want them then chances are you will not have these for long. what ever you decide to do... BUILD THAT **** FOR YOU!! im looking forward to progress!!!!
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do not buy these euro rep rims... get some works or some rezax .... these rime are thumbs down
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if anyone read the posts, he is just trying to figure out what his rims are worth....because they came with the car
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Psh I'd take them if I had the cash but my job sucks right now haha
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thanks guys
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Originally Posted by vipman806
Psh I'd take them if I had the cash but my job sucks right now haha
If your interested in these wheels I have them for sale.
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