Ericspyder

Hi All,

I'm looking for stock used wheel 8x18 for my 06 IS350 on ebay. I saw one i like.
But the description said: The wheel has been spun and has a 1/16 play. What's that mean? Is mean the wheel is good? No up and down too much?
I'd like to ask guys expert about that before I buy it.
Thank you for your info, very appreciated.

Eric

2013FSport

iTrader: (2)

Write the seller and ask.
Is hub damaged?
Is wheel bent?

Ericspyder

Thanks, I'll ask him.

Mrfix

A spun wheel is a process during manufacturing and I believe all Lexus rims are spun. So I don't understand why he would mention it. They only issue you should watch out for is that it isn't out of round or like OP said damaged, etc. you want it to balance when you put the tire on.

www.car-parts.com might be a good source since most wrecking yards will take it back if it is not good and won't balance nicely.

Edit: I see they have used spun as meaning balanced and it is 1/16th off. I was referring to it in the following way.Spun-Rim, Flow-Forming or Rim-Rolling Technology

This specialized process begins with a low pressure type of casting and uses a special machine that spins the initial casting, heats the outer portion of the casting and then uses steel rollers pressed against the rim area to pull the rim to its final width and shape. The combination of the heat, pressure and spinning create a rim area with the strength similar to a forged wheel without the high cost of the forging. Some of the special wheels produced for the O.E.M. high performance or limited production vehicles utilize this type of technology resulting in a light and strong wheel at a reasonable cost. O.Z. has used this technology for several years in their production of racing wheels for Formula One and Indy cars. O.Z.'s Formula HLT wheel for the aftermarket is an example of a wheel produced using spun-rim technology.

2013FSport

iTrader: (2)

Hindsight makes me think they verify the trueness and found one or both of the beads have some sort of variance.

Either a wobble, eccentric, bent bead from a pot hole or ????

FWIW on previous car w aftermarket 9" wide wheels, I bent the inner bead and with -2.25 negative camber you could feel that bend. It was hardly obvious when spun but something like 1/16" deviation. On a straight axle where the camber is zero can go unnoticed.

Ericspyder

He said is no warp. he want $91 shipped.
What do you think, is it reasonable for the price?
Thanks,
Eric

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

^^^^Did you happen to ask him what "The wheel has been spun and has a 1/16 play" meant?

Lou

Ericspyder

Here is his answer:

Hello, it has a 1/16 play up and down, it is not warped.

Thanks

XSV

iTrader: (1)

the wheel shouldn't have any play up and down....

2013FSport

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like it has 1/16" of run out... if used for snow tire great. But might pass or be annoyed with a vibration you can not balance out.

Ericspyder

Here is his answer: Hello, it is round, just has a play of up and down, maybe hit a pot hole somewhere, can be repaired in a rim shop.
I think i pass with this one.
Thanks all for your opinion.
Eric

Htony

Just buy factory refurbished wheels from eBay. They are just like new for less $$$.