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    Checking interest: Custom 10x6 center offset front wheels. Group Buy?

    Since Douglas is pretty unreasonable at $125 a pop and 3 months to make them I found another source to purchase just the wheel halves, un-welded and un-drilled. They did mention you could bolt the rims together and make a two piece rim if you so desired. They quoted me a price of $50, and $64 per half which is not much cheaper then the douglas ones but at 1.5 week turn around time infinetly faster. If there is enough interest in purchasing (and quanity discount from the manufacturer) I would like to buy 10-15 halves and do a group buy type thing. I guess if you wanted to weld and drill it yourself you could or I could do it for a couple of extra bucks. I don't have any price #s yet, but for the sake of conversation until I do get some lets say $50 for each halve, unwelded and undrilled. I think (and hope) it will be considerably cheaper if we get a large quanity of them. I will post more info when I get it, but at this point, is anyone else interested?

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    well I'm kinda interested billy, I guese If enough people want them then put me down for a set, I can weld and drill my own..

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    Intalking with the guy a little bit more, would most of you guys prefer ready to go bolt on wheels, or a "kit" wheel where you do the welding and drilling yourself? They are .125 thick 6061 heat treated aluminum.

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    .125 is kinda thin, what is the bolt pattern that we need here and I'll see what I can come up with.
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    4/170 is the bolt pattern for the front of the 85-86 250Rs. I've been looking and havent found jack. Very lucky to have stumbled onto this place that can make them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lomax
    .125 is kinda thin, what is the bolt pattern that we need here and I'll see what I can come up with.

    The other issue to watch here guys is the diameter of the rolls in the rim. If the rim isn't designed for the 4x170 pattern you may not even be able to drill them out for that. I know that was one of the biggest issues from Douglas. They made the inner roll as far out as possible and still wouldn't say it would fit the hub (which it didn't. The hub must be ground a bit.)
    Also, not trying to shoot you in the foot, but .125 wall rim on the front with an already decreased side wall may not be a great idea. (unless it's for flat-track). I've seen Brandon pretzel those thin rims from very small jumps.
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    Thats all I'll probably use mine for, but I dont know about anyone else. I guess I should just buy 2 halves and see how it fits and how tough it is and then go from there...

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    yea i'm scared about the thickness, I dotn want to turn a brand new rim into a rubics cube the first time I ride it...

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    hey Billy it's Ralph. keep me posted on the rim. i would like you to fix mine for me... let me know...

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    well i did some checking with one of my smaller wheel companies and it would be a huge deal to try and get anything done so I guess your plan is the best.
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    well,i like to leave things up to those who know the buisness the best,in this case,douglas.they make high quality wheels,and we know they fit.not trying to step on toes,and know the wait is terrible.but it's so worth it.as derrick said,i have pancaked a few .125 itp's.i got maybe 8 races on these,and both have big flat spots.be careful not to buy somthing too thin.

    you guys remeber jason hall used 2 front banshee wheels.cut em in half,and rewelded em.maybe billy can buy and mod a few sets and sell em?
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    I curious what you guys are trying to do with these wheels.
    I've been away for a bit, can ya clue me in?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beer_Smurf
    I curious what you guys are trying to do with these wheels.
    I've been away for a bit, can ya clue me in?

    Tire availibility is the main thing...there isn't much around anymore in the 11 inch wheel diameters. Especially outside of a general tread pattern. Nothing for flat track, very little for duners.

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    Email I just got:

    Billy,

    Here is some pricing that might help you decide which way you would prefer to get your wheels.

    Individual wheel halves--$88.38 (you machine)
    Ready to bolt on rim--$106.17 (we machine)
    This pricing reflects a bulk purchase.
    It saves a little time if we only have to polish the rim halves without having to machine the centers.
    I think that sending a sample would be a good idea to confirm everything before we do any large quantities.
    Let me know what you think.

    Paul


    I know one thing I cant weld and drill them for the price they are... Is anyone up for it?

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