BRAID 17" Fuchs Replica Wheels. Input Requested.

[Toby930]

Any news on when they can be out on the market?

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by Toby930

Any news on when they can be out on the market?

Yes and no.

Yes as in I talked to the factory and have news. No as in they do not think there is a market for them so are not going to produce them.

Sorry guys. Thanks for everyone's input.

[dtxscott]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

Yes and no.

Yes as in I talked to the factory and have news. No as in they do not think there is a market for them so are not going to produce them.

Sorry guys. Thanks for everyone's input.

Just curious but what is their threshold for a marketable item? How many, what price and over what time period?

[Arne2]

While I'm mildly disappointed to hear this, having some prior connections in the wheel industry (prior career, 15+ years ago), I can't say that I'm at all surprised. The market for high-quality early Porsche wheels is pretty darned limited. Hard to re-coup the necessary investment.

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by Arne2

While I'm mildly disappointed to hear this, having some prior connections in the wheel industry (prior career, 15+ years ago), I can't say that I'm at all surprised. The market for high-quality early Porsche wheels is pretty darned limited. Hard to re-coup the necessary investment.

I'm curious too. I know if I ordered eighty wheels and came up with money for them they'd swing into action right away.

[aschen]

I wonder how something like a 15x12 can be cost justafied but not 17s? I can't imagine how small (and awsome ) the market is for 15x12s

[BRAIDusa]

Well, we have been quietly beavering away at this 17" Fuchs project and are happy to report that we can now offer a 17x11 and 17x9 BRAID BZ wheel for Turbo and Turbo Look cars prior to 1989.





These are the same construction as our popular 15" and 16" wheels and are designed to fit without spacers and to accommodate big brakes.

FRONT: 17x9, ET30 offset, 6” backspacing. tire: 255/40-17 or 235/45-17
REAR: 17x11, ET0 offset, 6” backspacing, tire: 315/35-17 or 275/40-17

Classic, RSR (shown) or custom finish

We have made a special arrangement with Pelican Parts to offer the first TEN sets at a special discount of $911 off the already reduced introductory price of $3,930 per set. That means, if you are quick you can get a set of these for only $3019! but you have to contact us directly to receive this special discount.

Once the initial ten sets are sold they will be available through Pelican's normal web catalogue at the still reduced price of $3,930 for a limited time until they are integrated into the standard BRAID range at normal pricing levels.

• Classic, RSR (shown) or custom finish. RSR finish add $395 per set

• Shipping late 2014/early 2015

For more information contact us direct at sales@braidusa.com or 248.419.2891

Hope to hear from you soon.

[Bergo]

!! must...ask...wife...

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by Bergo

!! must...ask...wife...

LOL I have theory about that. I wise man once told me that a chap is allowed to own as many sets of wheels as his wife has pairs of shoes."

Wish he'd said "cars"

[BRAIDusa]

Only 8 sets left at the special price of $3019 now.

[BRAIDusa]

"It's only a model"

[Pingo]

I want a set. Sent you an e-mail.

[OZ930]

Just to clarify, when you say "no spacers required" are you talking pre or post 1980 cars?
I am assuming that when you said "Turbo look", that you are talking post 1980 M491.

[CaryPhotography]

Originally Posted by BRAIDusa

Only 8 sets left at the special price of $3019 now.

Do you accept AMEX?

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by OZ930

Just to clarify, when you say "no spacers required" are you talking pre or post 1980 cars?
I am assuming that when you said "Turbo look", that you are talking post 1980 M491.

Yes, well, sort of. At least as I understand early vs. late 930s the rear hubs were all the same so no rear spacer is required to run these. "Early" 930s (date to be determined) that used an OEM spacer will still need to use that spacer. "Late" 930s, with hubs that essentially incorporated a spacer, don't need to do anything except bolt them on.

I hope that explains it.

[OZ930]

Yep, sure does ….and hopefully for others that are interested

Thanks

[OldSpool87]

Great looking wheels. I believe I read that the wheels are semi-cast. Could you offer some insight into what that process is? Obviously there may be a proprietary part, but I am more curious about it in a general sense. Also, where are the wheels made (casting and assembly).

Thanks!!!

[rtudtit7]

This is great input chaps. Thanks so much. Keep it up.

[BRAIDusa]

Originally Posted by OldSpool87

Great looking wheels. I believe I read that the wheels are semi-cast. Could you offer some insight into what that process is? Obviously there may be a proprietary part, but I am more curious about it in a general sense. Also, where are the wheels made (casting and assembly).

Thanks!!!

Semi-FORGED actually. And yes, that is proprietary information. Even I don't know!

Our 15" and 16" versions have been well proven on the roads and racetracks of Europe and USA and are quickly becoming the standard replacement for 30 year fatigued wheels.

[OldSpool87]

Sent you a PM.

Thanks.