How to Buy Used Audi Wheels

If you have the need to replace a wheel on your Audi, or the entire set, you may find that the cost of brand new wheels is prohibitively expensive. Buying used wheels for the vehicle is a good option in this case, allowing you to get OEM (original equipment manufacturer) wheels at less than new prices. Here are a few different methods you can use to buy used Audi wheels.

Things You'll Need

• Newspaper
• Internet Connection

Instructions

1. Shop the classified advertisements in your local Sunday newspaper under the 'Tires and Wheels' heading. Sellers usually want their ad in the widely read Sunday edition, so you will get your best selection there. Be prepared to get up early and start making calls on any ads that interest you, as the best deals go fast.

2. Look for used Audi wheels in the listings of weekly papers like the "Thrifty Nickel" and "Quick Quarter." These papers have become a go-to place for those buying and selling auto parts, so you stand a good chance of finding what you need.

3. Use the increasingly popular website Craigslist.org to buy Audi wheels. This method, like the two above, offers the advantage of a local transaction and thus the ability to inspect the wheels up close before buying. Craigslist attracts a surprisingly good selection of items, due in part because sellers are able to list their items for free. See the 'Resources' section for safe buying and selling on the website.

4. Participate in an online auction for used Audi wheels on eBay. This website is by far the world's leader in online auctions, so you will probably find a great selection of wheels combined with the opportunity to pick them up at a low price. Make sure that you do a little research on the seller of the wheels. They should be a reputable and established seller of wheels with lots of good feedback from buyers. All of this is easily found by navigating around the eBay website. Verify that the wheels are OEM by asking for the manufacturer part number.

5. Shop for used Audi wheels online by browsing the wheel selections of the many wheel specialty sites on the web. Most of these have a function that allows you to search what wheels are available in their inventory, selecting Audi as the car maker, and also specifying the year and model. One of these sites is listed in the resources section.

References

• BUYING USED WHEELS AND TIRES

Resources

• OEM Audi Wheels at the Wheel Warehouse
• Craigs List - Safety and Scams