BRAID 17" Fuchs Replica Wheels. Input Requested.

[Plavan]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

7x17 et+39
8x17 et+21
9.5x17 et+19
11x17 et+00

I have to wait for-
17x10 et-15 & 17x9 +15 (9.5x17 et+19 could work)

[PcarPhil]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

7x17 et+39
8x17 et+21
9.5x17 et+19
11x17 et+00

Hey there Paul,

What's the current eta on the above sizes? Also will custom sizes and offsets be available?

Thanks for the info,

[jsveb]

So you are saying the "turbo width Fuchs are now available?

How much? I can't find them online.

[matt2000]

Heard from Braid europe that 17in are not being made.

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by matt2000

Heard from Braid europe that 17in are not being made.

Not being made "yet".

[HKZ Bob]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

Not being made "yet".

Short question to Braid USA

I have heard rumors that the Fuchs wheel design is patent protected by Fuchs.

Is this patent valid only for Europe? What are the patent rules in the US.?

http://www.fuchsfelge.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Relaunch/Download/deutsch/SonderdruckSchmiederaederFuerAudi.pdf

By the way original Fuchs wheels can be also directly purchased over their web side.

http://www.fuchsfelge.de/index.php?id=336

BR
Bob

[chrisf]

Paul:

I've been trying to reach you concerning 17" wheels.

Shoot me a pm or email when you get a chance.

Thanks,

~chris

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by chrisf

Paul:

I've been trying to reach you concerning 17" wheels.

Shoot me a pm or email when you get a chance.

Thanks,

~chris

PM sent Chris.

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by HKZ Bob

Short question to Braid USA

I have heard rumors that the Fuchs wheel design is patent protected by Fuchs.

Is this patent valid only for Europe? What are the patent rules in the US.?

http://www.fuchsfelge.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Relaunch/Download/deutsch/SonderdruckSchmiederaederFuerAudi.pdf

By the way original Fuchs wheels can be also directly purchased over their web side.

OTTO FUCHS KG: Online Rädershop

BR
Bob

No idea Bob. Referred to our legal people.

BTW looks like those wheels are only for later Porsches.

[HKZ Bob]

The original Fuchs Wheel is available in

Vorderachse:
7J x 17, ET55 | 7,50 kg | EUR 529,00*

Hinterachse:

8J x 17, ET52 | 7,70 kg | EUR 559,00*

9J x 17, ET55 | 7,95 kg | EUR 589,00*

see link. Also in 18"

http://www.fuchsfelge.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Relaunch/Gutachten/Verwendungsbereich_Stand02.04.13.pdf

[Plavan]

The original Fuchs Wheel is available in



Vorderachse:

7J x 17, ET55 | 7,50 kg | EUR 529,00*



Hinterachse:



8J x 17, ET52 | 7,70 kg | EUR 559,00*



9J x 17, ET55 | 7,95 kg | EUR 589,00*



see link. Also in 18"



http://www.fuchsfelge.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Relaunch/Gutachten/Verwendungsbereich_Stand02.04.13.pdf

Uncool post- plus they don't fit our cars.

[HKZ Bob]

Originally Posted by Plavan

Uncool post- plus they don't fit our cars.

Poor Guy you don´t have a 996 or 997
How about a 964. Your life is treating you bad. I feel sorry for you.

I wish you all good luck. But uncool is if replica wheels are being sold and nobody knows about if a design patent is existing or not.

And then complaining of the China Copy Paste mentality.

The poor buyer has a finacial disaster if that happens.


Bob

[Plavan]

Originally Posted by HKZ Bob

Poor Guy you don´t have a 996 or 997
How about a 964. Your life is treating you bad. I feel sorry for you.

I wish you all good luck. But uncool is if replica wheels are being sold and nobody knows about if a design patent is existing or not.

And then complaining of the China Copy Paste mentality.

The poor buyer has a finacial disaster if that happens.


Bob

Spoken like a true "Douchetard". Apparently you have not seen my small car collection. All valued much more than a 996/997, and especially a 964.

No need to feel sorry for me, I'm living the life.

Back on topic-
Can't wait for the 17's!

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by Plavan

Spoken like a true "Douchetard". Apparently you have not seen my small car collection. All valued much more than a 996/997, and especially a 964.

No need to feel sorry for me, I'm living the life.

Back on topic-
Can't wait for the 17's!

Now, now boys. Please.

[Toby930]

Looks like the 17" are priced on the Braid website now.

What's the current ETA? And are these made to suit the 930?

Thanks

[PcarPhil]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

7x17 et+39
8x17 et+21
9.5x17 et+19
11x17 et+00

I don't quite get the offset of the 8x17 wheel. It's opposite of what was suggested earlier in this thread. Don't get me wrong - with mods the +21 wheel can work on the front of the aircooled 911s but if you're not going to go with a higher offset (like +25 or +30 for easier front fitment) why don't you at least use the stock (951 spec) +23.3 offset?

The flip side is I believe we have discussed that custom offsets will be available so there is still hope that proper fitting BZ wheels will be available!

Originally Posted by Kaefer

Size and offset

8x17 +30
9x17 +15
9.5x17 +19
10x17 -15
11x17 0

Please keep in mind I have no affiliation with any wheel manufacturers. I'm just trying to help.

[BRAIDusa]

We need to get an order together of 80 wheels before they can go into production. We will need a 50% deposit to get on the list. Production should take 3-4 months once we place the order.

I'll check that 8x17 offset too.

[PcarPhil]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

We need to get an order together of 80 wheels before they can go into production. We will need a 50% deposit to get on the list. Production should take 3-4 months once we place the order.

I'll check that 8x17 offset too.

Originally Posted by brentrussell

I would take 40 wheels of mixed sizes.
17x8
17x9
17x9.5
17x11
Happy with offsets you have mentioned according to fitments and experience.

Regards

Brent

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

Sorry for lettting this thread go a bit quiet for a while. I was waiting for the factory to get back to me with prices etc and them blew my engine in our race car so a bit of scrambling ensued.

So the 17" BZ wheels are going to follow the same semi-forged manufacturing process as the current 15" and 16" range and prices are as follows.

17 x 7 $790
17 x 8 $842
17 x 9.5 $902
17 x 11 $989

The only details I haven't nailed down yet is what offsets to offer and when they will be available. Stay tuned.

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

I should mention, these are full retail pricing. I have in mind to offer a discounted price for the first batch of orders but I will have to talk with Pelican about the details of that of course.

Paul,

I suggest you send brentrussell a PM as he mentioned in this thread he'll take 40 wheels himself. I'm also in for a set (I'll email you to confirm a few details).

It looks like this is getting closer to reality!

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by Kaefer

Paul,

I suggest you send brentrussell a PM as he mentioned in this thread he'll take 40 wheels himself. I'm also in for a set (I'll email you to confirm a few details).

It looks like this is getting closer to reality!

Thanks Scott,

Brent and I have been talking.

[sacoffee]

Nearly $1000 per wheel?