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Posted by: sj914 Nov 17 2006, 01:12 PM

Just saw this video of some clear wheels.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/be0f44f5-ec24-4c60-a683-986e003197c3.htm

Posted by: Travis Neff Nov 17 2006, 01:19 PM

I wonder what would happen to the wheels after the brakes get really, really hot.

Ugh, look at the specs (heavy) and a mere 20K for a set.

Technical Data
The center is 1.5 or 2” polycarbonate, chemical hard coated both sides.

Weight 20” - 27 lbs, and 22” - 38 lbs (complete wheel weight)

All other parts of the wheel are forged 6061t aluminum
(Inner and outer hoops and Hub center)

SAE tested, certified and passed Impact, cornering and radial tests.

Now in production, average delivery time is 6-8 weeks.

Suggested retail is $5000.00 per wheel

Posted by: sj914 Nov 17 2006, 01:23 PM

I don't think you can use them in a racing environment and yes I wonder what happens to them when it gets mounted to car that sees regularly red hot rotor temps. <insert melting smiley>

Posted by: turboman808 Nov 17 2006, 01:42 PM

QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Nov 17 2006, 11:19 AM) *

I wonder what would happen to the wheels after the brakes get really, really hot.


Exactly what I was thinking. Might be kinda cool for a weekend drive to a night club but thats about it.

Posted by: Travis Neff Nov 17 2006, 01:52 PM

You haveta put in the neon lights first, yo!

Posted by: mrdezyne Nov 17 2006, 02:02 PM

scratch that....
just watched the video, where are the wheels again?

Posted by: sj914 Nov 17 2006, 02:04 PM

QUOTE(turboman808 @ Nov 17 2006, 11:42 AM) *

QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Nov 17 2006, 11:19 AM) *

I wonder what would happen to the wheels after the brakes get really, really hot.


Exactly what I was thinking. Might be kinda cool for a weekend drive to a night club but thats about it.


Might be good on a Prius, since we all know who ever drives those things don't go past 25mph.

Posted by: sj914 Nov 17 2006, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(mrdezyne @ Nov 17 2006, 12:02 PM) *

scratch that....
just watched the video, where are the wheels again?

ummm...hmmm... I think they're on the car and motorcycle. It took me a couple times to watch, but all I saw was the model, but yea they're there.

Posted by: ninefourteener Nov 18 2006, 04:16 AM

Even if you have the $$$....... I don't

Even if you like the style....... I don't

Why the hell would you want to remove the wheels every 3 weeks to clean them????

Posted by: JPB Nov 18 2006, 08:34 AM

How you say, LAWSUIT material blink.gif

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