I ONCE bought from a wrecker a rim. I never and will never ever do that again.
First those rims at the wrecker are either thrown, or stacked on top of each other. Then the rim may have a hole or bent because the previous guy hit the curb to many times. I bought one to use it as a spare tire on the car. It did save me one time but I couldn't use it as a normal tire on the car.
Rims are no good once you start to see it leaks air constantly over a certain period of time, say a month. This will happen when you hit the curve or sidewalk or a big pothole. The edges will rust even for Aluminum rims. It is even worse how the tire is removed at the shop.
I think I only saved like 10-15 buck for used rim. But this I did because the car was old and was running the car to the ground. If the car is less than 7 years and you will keep it for long time buy new rims.
