Here is some info about the company and there processes for making the wheels taken from one of there ebay auctions.
About our Wheels:
All Factory Reproductions wheels are manufactured exclusively for us by plants that also provide wheels for General Motors, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Mercedes Benz and others. These plants are ISO certified and produce wheels that meet or exceed JWL, VIA and TUV standards. Contrary to what others advertise there is no “DOT” certification or standard
Our wheels are tested and exceed both domestic and international OEM specifications for load capacity, side impact as well as lateral and radial run out.
About the Finish:
Painted wheels are finished using a 4 stage process which exceeds all domestic and international OEM standards.
Chrome wheels are first polished prior to plating. Copper is applied and hand buffed to eliminate small imperfections. Next is a nickel alloy layer that provides a hard and durable surface for the chrome to adhere. Finally a chrome alloy is applied which protects the nickel and gives the wheel a mirror like finish. Our plating process meets or exceeds all OEM standards. Sample wheels from each batch are routinely subjected to rigorous testing (i.e. salt spray) to assure the finish will be durable look good for years to come.
About our Company:
Headquarted in Chino California, 1997 Factory Reproductions is the original replica wheel company. We supply our product to distributors, mail order companies as well as tire and wheel stores. We are the industry leader offering more styles, sizes and finishes than any one else.
Warranty:
2 years finish life time structural.
Last edited by smoove7410 : 12-06-2007 at 04:08 PM.
Blanks will actually cost more to produce because you have to cnc machine them to your desired look. These are cast, so basically, make a mold and poor in the alloy. The up front cost is high, but the per wheel cost is drastically lower.
Ok we are fairly confident the wheels will be produced; so the next big question is what size of tires will be the best option for the new 22X9 or 22X10 wheels. It looks like the 22X9 will be the one that will be produced so what are the opinions for tires for that size wheel that will not require any mods to a stack 300 SRT8 such as rolling the fender lip.
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They are being made in 22x9, 100% sure. The most popular tire size is going to be a 265/35/22, for both look and price. I would be interested in seeing a 255/35/22. A 265/30/22 is way too small, so I wouldn't run that. Look at anyone running the viper replicas, 22x9, or the charger reps.....majority are running 265/35 tires.
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The most popular tire size is going to be a 265/35/22, for both look and price. I would be interested in seeing a 255/35/22. A 265/30/22 is way too small, so I wouldn't run that. Look at anyone running the viper replicas, 22x9, or the charger reps.....majority are running 265/35 tires.
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