I bought a set of delivery mile devonports to replace my 16" claytons when the tyres wore out. It was cheaper than replacing the tyres on the claytons and I sold the claytons on Ebay for £100 so all in it was a bargain and the look of the devonports makes a big improvement (in my opinion). To me it was a no brainer but when those wore out I replaced the tyres at a local fitter. Partly because I couldn't find any local devonports and a brand new set of all seasons cross climates was £560, so yes its more than a delivery mile set of devonports but not massively, especially as it was a lot more convenient than trying to buy, pick up then swap over my wheels then try and sell the old ones with worn out tyres for next to nothing.
I think the main reason the actual alloy hold so little value is a case of supply and demand. There are a lot of devonports out there for sale because they get swapped out when virtually new to aftermarket alloys which can greatly improve the aesthetics of the van. Demand can't be huge as the only people possibly looking to buy them either have stock 16" alloys or steels and the devonport makes an affordable easy upgrade. As others have said, places like forums etc where enthusiasts gather, chances are they either have a set already or are looking for a better look/stance from aftermarket alloys.
The average Joe (or Joise) on the street running their van for business as 'just a van' probably doesn't consider looking for new wheels and tyres, they just head to nearest tyre fitter when the old ones are due. especially as the front are likely to wear first and the cost of only two tyres is probably more cost effective to replace than all four on a delivery mile set.
I would say the best place to sell them would be places like ebay etc, that's where I sold my Claytons, just don't hold your breath for more than £450-500
I think the main reason the actual alloy hold so little value is a case of supply and demand. There are a lot of devonports out there for sale because they get swapped out when virtually new to aftermarket alloys which can greatly improve the aesthetics of the van. Demand can't be huge as the only people possibly looking to buy them either have stock 16" alloys or steels and the devonport makes an affordable easy upgrade. As others have said, places like forums etc where enthusiasts gather, chances are they either have a set already or are looking for a better look/stance from aftermarket alloys.
The average Joe (or Joise) on the street running their van for business as 'just a van' probably doesn't consider looking for new wheels and tyres, they just head to nearest tyre fitter when the old ones are due. especially as the front are likely to wear first and the cost of only two tyres is probably more cost effective to replace than all four on a delivery mile set.
I would say the best place to sell them would be places like ebay etc, that's where I sold my Claytons, just don't hold your breath for more than £450-500
