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jasonsmeall
08-03-2007, 08:38 AM
Looking for a set of Helios wheels and tires used or new where do i buy them from and how much are they going for?
SoNgMaN
08-03-2007, 10:06 AM
vw.oempl.us is the cheapest i've ever seen them anywhere. they used to be $750/wheel here

http://oempl.us/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=60&osCsid=c9f8aae2613e8cccb598970187e165af
jasonsmeall
08-03-2007, 02:58 PM
not a bad price
Justin W
08-04-2007, 07:10 PM
There was once talks of Helios reps... but I think Raderwerks put them on the backburner.
BurntGauge
08-04-2007, 07:15 PM
There was once talks of Helios reps... but I think Raderwerks put them on the backburner.

Yeah...the OEMpl.us site has the best price.
jasonsmeall
08-04-2007, 07:52 PM
reps finish doesn't stand up like oem does
Justin W
08-04-2007, 10:45 PM
reps finish doesn't stand up like oem does

Ummm... that's a bit of a general statement.

It's true in many cases... but not all. I've seen plenty of OEM wheels where the finish doesn't hold up well... and there are some very good reps out there that have very good, durable finishes that are equivalent to OEM using the same processes as OEM.
jasonsmeall
08-04-2007, 11:23 PM
yes you are right there I am just speaking from what I have seen I guess
Justin W
08-04-2007, 11:34 PM
yes you are right there I am just speaking from what I have seen I guess

Well, I think you are safe to generally feel that way about reps... I've heard good things about some reps... but it's still a crapshoot... so you're probably safest trying to stay away from them unless you know the reps are of very good quality.

You can't go wrong with OEM...especially high quality ones like those Helios.