18" GNX wheels? Who would buy these?

[Kristi @ Metco]

18 x 9.5, and I'll buy them!

 

[trixdout]

17/18x8 and 17/18x9.5 with appropriate offset as not to add spacers. Black center and polished lip.
As long as they are no more than $365 a pop im down.

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[Squid4life]

Brian, if this ends up working out, how soon before they would actually be selling? Not sure if we are talking about a year process or what... I am getting ready to get tires, and maybe doing a wheel swap, but would love to have a set of the 18" GNX wheels instead. I may just hold off!

 

[Turbo6inKY]

My preference would be for a 17x8", but if you produce 18s, I'll likely buy a set next year (early 2014) when my current tires are due to be replaced. I was forced to put Nitto NT01 R-compounds on my 16" TTA wheels simply because R-compounds are pretty much all that's left in that size, and it was the best price at the time.

There just aren't any good tires in 15" anymore, and the 16" tires are dwindling fast. 17" is going to be around for awhile as it seems to be the mainstream passenger car tire size now, with premium trims getting 18-20" wheels. I think the extra sidewall of a 17" tire over an 18" would be a huge traction and comfort advantage.

 

[Bweavy]

Brian, if this ends up working out, how soon before they would actually be selling? Not sure if we are talking about a year process or what... I am getting ready to get tires, and maybe doing a wheel swap, but would love to have a set of the 18" GNX wheels instead. I may just hold off!

When I met CCI we went from discussing this to an in stock & ready to ship in under 6 months. I am asking here so I am better equipped to set down & discuss quantities. We just took inventory on the GN aluminum wheels & I couldn't believe how many we sold. We sell a few sets a week & we are having more ordered up now. You can also see alot of other companies carrying these & they are also alot on ebay.
That took a big chunk of our quantity by supplying other Companies.
The price on those will drop some due to the mold fees being recovered. We had divided the mold cost up over the 2000 wheels. If you think abut it that is enough to do 500 cars.

Trixdout we are going to try & get a target of $300 each. That is wishful thinking but I am going to push for that. With the wheel fiting a lot more then Just Gbody & having that style it should do well.

 

[trixdout]

When I met CCI we went from discussing this to an in stock & ready to ship in under 6 months. I am asking here so I am better equipped to set down & discuss quantities. We just took inventory on the GN aluminum wheels & I couldn't believe how many we sold. We sell a few sets a week & we are having more ordered up now. You can also see alot of other companies carrying these & they are also alot on ebay.
That took a big chunk of our quantity by supplying other Companies.
The price on those will drop some due to the mold fees being recovered. We had divided the mold cost up over the 2000 wheels. If you think abut it that is enough to do 500 cars.

Trixdout we are going to try & get a target of $300 each. That is wishful thinking but I am going to push for that. With the wheel fiting a lot more then Just Gbody & having that style it should do well.

Still if it can reach the same price an not go over $400 too much like he American racing torq thrust II's ill be down for it.

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[Squid4life]

Awesome Brian, I will be awaiting future news on these!

 

[turbotroy]

X2!

 

[DavidM]

18x8/18x9

Guess I'll start saving now

 

[TLIMITED]

I would buy 2 sets of 18's for sure.I also think the 17's would not give a big difference in look over the 16's.Just my 2 cents!!!

 

[bishir]

I would like to see the price point at about half of what you can buy a CCW classic and it MUST get rid of the plastic cap. I prefer a plain metal cap that is flat enough to allow anyone to have a custom emblem made.

 

[ZNix]

Starting to save my pennies for these.

 

[Bweavy]

I would like to see the price point at about half of what you can buy a CCW classic and it MUST get rid of the plastic cap. I prefer a plain metal cap that is flat enough to allow anyone to have a custom emblem made.

The price jumps on the barrel sizes. 17" more then 16" 18" more the 17". Mold sizes , Amount of material & shipping also jumps these up.
I would like to keep around $300 each.
If you use a metal retainer on a cap I have never seen one fly off. Making a flat metal plate that locks in Shouldn't be too tough James.
Thanks for all the input guys.

 

[nonova0074]

Looking forward to these, I am going to need a set for mine soon

 

[DavidM]

Bweavy,

Any updates?

 

[tnt6]

waiting patiently......sort of

 

[autodynamics]

Any updates

We are all salivating here !!!

 

[Bweavy]

Any updates

We are all salivating here !!!

Just waiting on estimated pricing guys. Samples have to be sent.

 

[v6togo]

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member: gnandy has the most accurate gnx reproductions I have seen yet. I hope that your reproductions will look like this.

Adam

 

[Bweavy]

Adam link isn't working.