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11-19-2011, 12:11 PM
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Since no one answered your question, I'll do my best to help out. First and foremost, no they are not made of gold. You see, gold is not very strong and is the most malleable metal you can find, thus making it not suitable to support the weight of a car. Also, let's just assume these wheels weigh 20 lbs each (I have no idea.. didn't look). Gold is approximately $1723/oz and there's 16 oz in a pound.. 80 lbs of rims * 16 oz = 1280 oz.
1280 oz * 1723 = $2,205,440
If these rims were made from gold they would cost roughly $2.2m just at the cost of gold. This doesn't include tax, markup, and any other shipping+insurance fees. Also, it wouldn't be a good idea to have $2 million rims on your car because they'd probably get stolen.
I hope that helps clear things up syrousd. You're welcome.
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And I know what you're thinking.. you didn't say "solid gold" but I can only assume. Even if it was 14K, 18K, or 24K you're still looking at a significant cost that would not be worth it and the same issues with strength would likely still be there.
1280 oz * 1723 = $2,205,440
If these rims were made from gold they would cost roughly $2.2m just at the cost of gold. This doesn't include tax, markup, and any other shipping+insurance fees. Also, it wouldn't be a good idea to have $2 million rims on your car because they'd probably get stolen.
I hope that helps clear things up syrousd. You're welcome.
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And I know what you're thinking.. you didn't say "solid gold" but I can only assume. Even if it was 14K, 18K, or 24K you're still looking at a significant cost that would not be worth it and the same issues with strength would likely still be there.
11-23-2011, 07:19 AM
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11-23-2011, 09:30 AM
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man this thread made my day, so many little kids have the car now and expect the prices to be the same like as if they are buying stuff for there japanese cars...
I have a civic and its a great f-ing car so low so maintain now the 550 is another story but you have to pay to play
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man those rims would have looked perfect on my car
I have a civic and its a great f-ing car so low so maintain now the 550 is another story but you have to pay to play
..man those rims would have looked perfect on my car
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