I agree on the 265/35 being too tall also free. That is why I am going for these...toyo 255/35/22's. A little taller than the 265/30, but smaller than the 265/35. I attached a pic of them on a 22x9(front rims only) so they will look exactly the same on the replicas. Get those rims up man....I have been waiting to see them done for too long...hahaha.
It that UCM's 300 you used as the sample photo for the 255's?
Hopefully soon the wheels will be on for the Charger. You have been waiting a long time to see them on...it's killing me, lol.
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i will take a set ONLY if they are int he Satin Factory like finish. no chrome here... i think it would be better to produce all of them in this finish to make them chaeaper... if someone wants chrome, thay can send them out!
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they make them in multiple finishes because people do not want to have there rims chromed for 1k at a local chrome shop. So, they offer chrome, and a non chrome version so that both consumers will be happy. I don't care for chrome, but it makes business sense. Last time I talked to him, they were still searching for someone to replicate the stock finish, and he threw out that they may do brushed with light silver pockets if they can't. Either way, we will have a rim to powdercoat/paint to whatever finish we please. And yes, I wish they offered satin silver stock as that is my preference.
On the production cost front, they would be the same price to make in one finish. The cost comes in the form of the mold to make the wheel...50k. The finish is passed on in the form of price, meaning a chrome rim will sell for more than a satin finished rim. Look at the viper replica wheel pricing for an idea of price difference.
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Check it out. They now offer the vipers in gloss black. They are now offered in chrome, brushed with black windows, brushed with gunmetal windows, competition grey and black. Hopefully the same finishes will follow with the 300 replicas. A member on the other forum has them. Looks crazy sick.
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.
I'll tell you what you guys NEED to make for me. A set of either 20" or 22" SRT replica's with a dish on the rear set to give it that stock look with an aggressive stance.
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Check it out. They now offer the vipers in gloss black. They are now offered in chrome, brushed with black windows, brushed with gunmetal windows, competition grey and black. Hopefully the same finishes will follow with the 300 replicas. A member on the other forum has them. Looks crazy sick.
Holy schnikes those gloss black vipers look hot on the silver magnum. Thanks for posting the pics. These are the wheels I want to put on my silver Magnum. I am def. getting the wheel tubs in black as well. They are similar to the viper design.
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