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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Hey man, thanks for all the advice. I truely appreciate it. I actually have been selling wheels for a long time through a website of mine. I just never tried to sell them here because the length of completion varied so much. It sometimes took 5 weeks to make wheels and sometimes 3 months. So for the exact reason you mentioned, taking all the ish, I didnt try selling them here.

These new wheels are through a person that has been making name brand wheels for about 10 years and I trust him.

Ya I know I have to be a paid sponser. That is why I made this thread to see what kind of response I get. And that is why I havent used the brand name or my website address.

Thanks!!
Originally Posted by InTgr8r
Don't want to rain on your entrepreneurial spirit here.....
But, be very sure who you are dealing with & the quality of the product.

Things like product support are important.
You are the middle man & will catch all the schite if there are problems.
& most of all get liability insurance!!!!

Good luck with it!


also:
You know you will need to be a paid sponsor here, to use 'Driver for marketing.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Thanks for the help and opinion. I was thinking about stocking a few of the first style to see how it goes. But I am not sure what finish to stock. I was thinking about getting them in a brushed finish with chrome lip. But then I wasnt sure if I should stock 19" or 20" and if I should have 9" front and 10" rear or 10.5" rear. What do you guys think? But If I decide on those factors then I will become a sponser and try to sell them here.

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I think the first one would look hot on a G37, G35-C or 350Z.

I think the other 2 would look fine on G-coupes but good on the G-sedans. They would look even better on the M series cars and the FX and EX.

If you could have wheels in stock you would probably outsell many other vendors who are too afraid or don't have the cash to stock the products they sell. Instead they charge through the nose and you have to wait 2 or 3 months to get your wheels. I'm done with this. You pay your money and have to wait that long? If you're serious, give it a try. Stock a couple sets of the first wheel. I willing to bet you sell them fairly quickly.
3 piece wheels usually run between 1-2K per wheel....depending on quality, finish options and whether they are fully forged or a combination of cast/forged. There's a couple out there that cost around 800-900 per wheel but that's unusual. 2 piece wheels usually run $600-$1300 per wheel.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:45 AM
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The first ones are pretty nice, and for sizes I think most people go with 19s a decent amount go with 20s. If you're looking for a test dummy I have an IP coupe thats in need of some shoes!! If there's a price break i could possibly be your rolling model lol!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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I will keep that in mind. Thanks

Originally Posted by Agent F
The first ones are pretty nice, and for sizes I think most people go with 19s a decent amount go with 20s. If you're looking for a test dummy I have an IP coupe thats in need of some shoes!! If there's a price break i could possibly be your rolling model lol!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Like Triple8 mentioned before, what about OFFSETS? WIDTHS? BUILD?

Color can usually be done locally but I can't just go changing the offset or width of my wheels. Albeit, a structurally sound wheel is usually backed up by reputation and/or service.

Let us know what you can do, I'm sure plenty of interest will come "if you build it"
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I think I am going to make the generic 20x9 front and 20x10.5 rear with the standard offsets used, not to aggressive (can release exact offsets). Then if someone wants a different size or offset I will get them custom made.

What do you mean build? They are made from the same alloy as other 3 piece wheels and are build the same way.

Thanks. I think I will become a vendor and try to sell them here. No biggy if i dont sell anything.

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Like Triple8 mentioned before, what about OFFSETS? WIDTHS? BUILD?

Color can usually be done locally but I can't just go changing the offset or width of my wheels. Albeit, a structurally sound wheel is usually backed up by reputation and/or service.

Let us know what you can do, I'm sure plenty of interest will come "if you build it"
 
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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First one looks alright but why SO MANY RIVETS.
 
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