Buying rims from u-pull-and-pay

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I find myself in quick need of a new rim for my spare tire. I'm about to drive the bronco 1,000 miles, and I don't trust the rim on the spare.

I don't really want to pay 100 to 200 for a new rim from u-name-it tire store. I'm sure I could find one given time on here or craigs list, but I only have a couple days. So u-pull-and-pay comes to mind for quick and cheap parts.

Has anyone bought rims from them? Do they pull and stock the good ones or are they all out on cars and I have to find one for myself and hope I've got the right backspacing?
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Seems to me that they pull the good ones, but you might struggle with them allowing you to only buy 1. I hope you find something!

Falcon - https://cosprings.craigslist.org/wto/5969846547.html (too wide?)

Denver - https://denver.craigslist.org/wto/5989802522.html
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For one offs, I've had good luck with Craigslist. Can usually grab a rim for $20 if you just want a plain Jane steelie.

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Jesus_man wrote:Seems to me that they pull the good ones, but you might struggle with them allowing you to only buy 1. I hope you find something!

Falcon - https://cosprings.craigslist.org/wto/5969846547.html (too wide?)

Denver - https://denver.craigslist.org/wto/5989802522.html


I need the standard 5x5.5 15" (7" or 8" wide)

The more I think about it, I'll probably just go and hope for the best. I don't really have time to run around much before I leave.
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ClayJ wrote:
Jesus_man wrote:Seems to me that they pull the good ones, but you might struggle with them allowing you to only buy 1. I hope you find something!

Falcon - https://cosprings.craigslist.org/wto/5969846547.html (too wide?)

Denver - https://denver.craigslist.org/wto/5989802522.html


I need the standard 5x5.5 15" (7" or 8" wide)

The more I think about it, I'll probably just go and hope for the best. I don't really have time to run around much before I leave.


i think i have an extra 7" slot - if your coming through denver let me know.
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landshark wrote:
i think i have an extra 7" slot - if your coming through denver let me know.


I appreciate the offer. I'm heading South on Thursday with not much spare time on Tuesday or Wednesday, otherwise I'd take you up on it. That's why I think I'm just going to have to chance it.

Not much of chance really. The tires only have 3k on them, but 5 years of sitting in the garage and never loosing pressure.
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UPull will sell you one wheel. They do not pull and stock the good ones; you hunt the yard and grab what you like. Were I still in the Springs I'd throw you a couple of wheels for your trip. Maybe someone in the Springs has something you can borrow? Or buy? There's also a used wheel/tire place down near Fort Carson. Might be able to score something cheap there.
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akaFrankCastle wrote:There's also a used wheel/tire place down near Fort Carson. Might be able to score something cheap there.

Ahh yes, I had forgotten about that place. I think this is it:
H & H Tire Auto Sales
5770 S U.S. Highway 85-87
(719) 392-6453
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May be able to help. Pm sent. Dave
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FYI, I made it to Phoenix just fine. About 15 hours over 2 days

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