Gauging Interest: 18x10 Marauder Replica Wheel

[Siege]

I have been in contact with Wheel Replicas to make an 18x10 polished Marauder wheel available to the community.

These wheels will be exact replicas of the OEM Marauder wheel except they will be 18x10 with the appropriate offset.

Whether or not this happens depends on the amount of interest displayed in this thread.

No money is being collected. This poll is to gauge interest to see if there is enough interest to justify moving forward.

The cost of the wheels will be under $200 each if they are produced.

If there is enough interest then the next step will be:
Contact MM.NET management to see what is involved in running a group buy.

Please post if you are interested in purchasing either a set of 4 or a pair of 2 18x10 Marauder wheels.

Thanks for the interest!

EDIT:

I called Wheel Replicas yesterday and it doesn't look like we're going to have enough initial sales for them to invest money in producing a mold.

Wheels are produced in batches of 1000 and they want at a minimum 500 wheels sold up front to justify investing in the mold.

They are able to do smaller batches but the price goes up so much that it's no longer worthwhile.

Unless a vendor here wants to invest their money in buying a bunch then reselling them to the community I don't see this happening.

At least we tried and I appreciate all the feedback.

[Comin' in Hot]

The wheels would have to be forged and I would think they should be 18 x 9.5.

[Siege]

Unfortunately these wheels would be cast since forged isn't an option.

As far as 18x9.5 vs 18x10 if enough people want the wheels half an inch narrower then that could be done.

If anyone would rather have 18x9.5 then post in the thread and let me know!

Thanks.

[Taemian]

That would be a good deal. Wideneing my stockers cost $400.

[bigmerc281]

I'm intrested put me down for 2

[Odinson]

Isn't cast significantly weaker. I remember folks warning me about that with my knock off Chinese wheel (long since gone)

Or does it not matter in this case due to the weakness introduced by widening?

[marauder410]

im interested in a set of 2 but only if there the 10inch not 9.5 i want wider the better

[jdiding]

Id be interested

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[Siege]

Isn't cast significantly weaker. I remember folks warning me about that with my knock off Chinese wheel (long since gone)

Or does it not matter in this case due to the weakness introduced by widening?

Cast wheels need to have more material to maintain the same strength of a comparable forged wheel which allows forged wheels to be lighter than cast wheels.

[Cougar_Marauder]

Cast wheels need to have more material to maintain the same strength of a comparable forged wheel which allows forged wheels to be lighter than cast wheels.

I wouldn't care if they are on the heavy side as long as they are strong. I would be in for 2.

[Spectragod]

That would be a good deal. Wideneing my stockers cost $400.

Yeah...... that price has gone up. Then if you strip and refinish them after the widening, it gets to be double the price.:(

[5ow]

I also am interested, but i only think the replica rim co. only does cast as most aftermarket rims are cast, i know forged are stronger and lighter. cast will work for me, thx

[EMAS]

I need some more specs before I could say yes or no. Like what is the "proper offset" going to be and how are they going to obtain that offset, IE a deeper "lip" or adding material to the back of the mounting surface and recessing the lug nuts deeper? I'd also like to know the weight of said wheel. I've found the Chinese replica wheels to be significantly heavier than OE wheels, disproportionate to the increase in size.

[MOTOWN]

Id be in for a 20x10!!!

[mikethejackal]

I'd buy a pair in 18x10!

[guspech750]

Man for the right price. How can you go wrong :burnout:


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[justbob]

I think with an all new rim and a precise offset you could actually achieve an 11" rim, 2" in, 1" out. I would LOVE to see this, but a 10" would work if need be. I'd be down for four.

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[TooManyFords]

To gauge real interest, you need to escrow 25%-50% from those interested or it will never happen.

[Siege]

I need some more specs before I could say yes or no. Like what is the "proper offset" going to be and how are they going to obtain that offset, IE a deeper "lip" or adding material to the back of the mounting surface and recessing the lug nuts deeper? I'd also like to know the weight of said wheel. I've found the Chinese replica wheels to be significantly heavier than OE wheels, disproportionate to the increase in size.

The best offset for 18x10's based on my research is +50mm. That offset and size will fit the front and rear without sticking out past the fenders.

As far as the design of the wheel my preference would be to keep the outside wheel face the same since the OEM design of the spokes going into the lip creates the illusion of a larger wheel and I wouldn't want to lose that. If there is enough interest to move forward than a final design will be shown before anything happens.

The weight of the wheel likely won't be known until they are produced.

At this point the goal is just to see if there is enough interest to justify moving forward. If you are interested then vote!

Unfortunately if everyone decides to hold off on voting until the weight is known then this will never happen.

[Siege]

Id be in for a 20x10!!!

I'm with you! I think it would be pretty cool also to do some 19x10's since Steve Babcock originally wanted 19" wheels on the rear before the bean counters stepped in.

Unfortunately wheels are made in batches of 1000 so what gets made is what would sell the most to keep the price reasonable. I got the impression that smaller batches were possible but that the price would go up significantly. How significantly I don't know.

[Siege]

To gauge real interest, you need to escrow 25%-50% from those interested or it will never happen.

You're correct. Wheelreplicas asks for a $50-$100 deposit per set before placing the order. The wheels are produced in batches of 1000 and they obviously don't want to have money wrapped up in wheels sitting on a shelf.

The one positive we have going for this is that Mustangs could also run these wheels which opens up a much larger potential market.

[J-MAN]

To gauge real interest, you need to escrow 25%-50% from those interested or it will never happen.

Wise man speaks.^^^^^^^^^^

[myrodr]

the 18x10 will work for me

[Mac-MerC]

20x10 for the mutha f'n win!!!

[TAKEDOWN]

Id be in for a 20x10!!!

I would love to see that happen!

[markilla]

i'd be interested in a pair of 18x10's

[Vortech347]

Absolutely. This way we can get a better tire on the rear and get rid of the problems with finding a good tire that doesn't chew down the middle because of the skinny ass wheel.

[marauder410]

i would love to see 20x10 if so id would be interested in a set of all 4 forreal

LETS DO IT 20X11 IF POOSIBLE AND WOULDNT STICK OUT

20X11 IN BACK
20X8 IN FRONT

[TooManyFords]

I think this is where the popcorn emot belongs....

[Vortech347]

IMHO 18's are the best choice to get started with. You'll sell more. I don't ever want a wheel bigger than 18' tires. 19/20 tires are to damn expensive for the 95% of daily drivers on here.

Also it will allow someone to just get a pair of rears. I haven't heard of anyone sending their fronts to weldcraft yet.... LOL

[Siege]

IMHO 18's are the best choice to get started with. You'll sell more. I don't ever want a wheel bigger than 18' tires. 19/20 tires are to damn expensive for the 95% of daily drivers on here.

Also it will allow someone to just get a pair of rears. I haven't heard of anyone sending their fronts to weldcraft yet.... LOL

Motown has had his fronts widened:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77264

So far we're at 114 wheels. I'll be calling the company tomorrow so last chance to let your interest be heard!

[MENINBLK]

So if I get a pair of 18 x 10 wheels for the rear,
what TIRES can I get for all 4 wheels ???

Does Cooper RS3-A fit on a 10" wide wheel ?

[Vortech347]

So if I get a pair of 18 x 10 wheels for the rear,
what TIRES can I get for all 4 wheels ???

Does Cooper RS3-A fit on a 10" wide wheel ?

Even with a 10" wide wheel I'd still only run a 265/275.

I really think the height of these tires play with their wear. My second set of Nitto 420S's are wearing in the middle again. In fact when the car is in the air you can actually SEE the "U" of wear. I believe wider wheels would absolutely fix this.

The other think to ask are we talking a rated 10" or measured? because 9" wheels measure 10" lip to lip. 8" wheels measure 9" lip to lip, ect...

[fairlane347]

I am interested in a pair!

[Siege]

I called Wheel Replicas yesterday and it doesn't look like we're going to have enough initial sales for them to invest money in producing a mold.

Wheels are produced in batches of 1000 and they want at a minimum 500 wheels sold up front to justify investing in the mold.

They are able to do smaller batches but the price goes up so much that it's no longer worthwhile.

Unless a vendor here wants to invest their money in buying a bunch then reselling them to the community I don't see this happening.

At least we tried and I appreciate all the feedback.

[MOTOWN]

I just dont see the point of doing a group buy on something that can be sent to weldcrafts and widened to 18xwhat ever you like!

Thats what i did

Now if it were a 20x10 that would be a different story!!

[Baaad GN]

I wonder if you went to someother sites if they would be interested in the Marauder stye whool, hell they are using everthing else.

[Siege]

I just dont see the point of doing a group buy on something that can be sent to weldcrafts and widened to 18xwhat ever you like!

Thats what i did

Now if it were a 20x10 that would be a different story!!

Cheaper cost without the need for wheel spacers.

Wheel Replicas can make whatever we want as long as there is enough interest to justify the cost. I suspect there would be less overall interest for 20x10's than 18x10's.

[Siege]

I wonder if you went to someother sites if they would be interested in the Marauder stye whool, hell they are using everthing else.

I'll make some calls to other wheel manufacturers.

[J_RAUD]

def interested

[Woodykylite]

I am interested in a pair!

[LR216]

I just dont see the point of doing a group buy on something that can be sent to weldcrafts and widened to 18xwhat ever you like!

Thats what i did

Now if it were a 20x10 that would be a different story!!



Man a set of 20x10's would be so sweet!