I've exchanged an email or two with Brian inquiring on the status of the aluminum GN wheels and what progress is being made.
Brian stated that they are about 90 days out :biggrin: and they will be taking pre-orders. Of course, none of this is set in stone, but for pre-orders they plan to try and keep the cost to around $1k per set. Cost per wheel will probably be in the $250-$300 range when all is said and done.
As far as the center cap issue goes, Brian stated that the manufacturer says that using the regular center caps will not be an issue. However, they are still debating whether to have new ones fabbed up anyway. Also, the manufacturer says that there is enough clearance for oversided brake calipers.
From what I understand, all of the wheels will be 15x8 and they will cut them down to 15x7 to get the stock size if needed.
I just wanted to post this to hopefully get some more attention on this subject and help make this a lucrative endeavor for Brian at gbodyparts.com. I know A LOT of us have dreamed of an aluminum GN wheel to keep that stock look. For a while, I didn't think it was going to happen. Personally, I am relieved that the aluminum GN wheel is coming to fruition before the GNX repros, should that ever happen. I believe Brian is going to sell a lot more of these than he thinks. Lets hope so!!
Brian stated that they are about 90 days out :biggrin: and they will be taking pre-orders. Of course, none of this is set in stone, but for pre-orders they plan to try and keep the cost to around $1k per set. Cost per wheel will probably be in the $250-$300 range when all is said and done.
As far as the center cap issue goes, Brian stated that the manufacturer says that using the regular center caps will not be an issue. However, they are still debating whether to have new ones fabbed up anyway. Also, the manufacturer says that there is enough clearance for oversided brake calipers.
From what I understand, all of the wheels will be 15x8 and they will cut them down to 15x7 to get the stock size if needed.
I just wanted to post this to hopefully get some more attention on this subject and help make this a lucrative endeavor for Brian at gbodyparts.com. I know A LOT of us have dreamed of an aluminum GN wheel to keep that stock look. For a while, I didn't think it was going to happen. Personally, I am relieved that the aluminum GN wheel is coming to fruition before the GNX repros, should that ever happen. I believe Brian is going to sell a lot more of these than he thinks. Lets hope so!!
) as I've already bought some new wheels this winter...
