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Rubberdown
06-20-2009, 09:13 PM
I made 3 sets of 12's, heres one of them. They are 6061-T6 grade aluminum. After some research, it seems that the 7075-T6 is a much harder grade, but near impossible to weld, and according to my welding guy, he aint got the really REALLY expensive machine to do it. So, I think we will likely stick with this grade and see how they hold up. I have not mounted these on my machine yet as I am waiting on a rear hub to complete my current work project on the machine, but I went ahead and but 3 to 4 pounds of air in these tires, no leaks, and they are pretty light.

29.5 x 10 x 12 mounted on this aluminum wheel is 43.8 lbs total. The wheels with all hardware included weigh 25 lbs for the full set of 4, so each wheel is coming in at 6.25 lbs with the valve stems, nuts, bolts, and washers. The aluminum ITP wheels I have sitting here are around 10-1/2 pounds each, so you are saving about 5 lbs a wheel with these ones over the standard average ATV rim.

We will not be selling these just yet, I have the other 2 sets to get on a machine for testing and then we will consider a production run of maybe 10 full sets depending on the market demand. We will probably put a set on some 28" backs for Melissa's RZR and maybe see about the other set...

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/swamp%20series%20race%20wheels/P6200945.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/swamp%20series%20race%20wheels/P6200947.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/swamp%20series%20race%20wheels/P6200953.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/swamp%20series%20race%20wheels/P6200961.jpg
hampster_rancher
06-20-2009, 09:25 PM
Man, those look SHARP! Nice work Paulie!!
stricker76
06-20-2009, 09:37 PM
WOW. Now those look awesome! Can't wait to see em on the machine.
Rubberdown
06-20-2009, 09:43 PM
Thanks Hammy, hey did you wanna sell just the EDL's? if not, I'll let him know, I got a friend looking for just the tires. I think I PM'd you or e-mailed you earlier, cant rememememeber LOL.

Thanks Scott, ya, I'd have em mounted but the machine is in peices all over the garage, just waiting on a part from Vern to put it all back together. I might put them on the RZR just for some pictures and see how she looks....
HAWSE700EFI
06-20-2009, 09:49 PM
Looks good man.
BLUE BRUTE
06-21-2009, 01:39 AM
weh nyou guys start selling them im buying soem
Rubberdown
06-21-2009, 10:07 AM
Okay, they would look GREAT with a set of 30" S-Backs on them!!!!
Rebel64
06-21-2009, 11:13 AM
Yes they sure would!! I'll take mine in black please ;)
Rubberdown
06-21-2009, 02:48 PM
LOL, always gotta be difficult eh Mark LOL. I suppose I could get them powder coated, but I kinda like the bling of the aluminum finish.
Rebel64
06-21-2009, 04:21 PM
LMAO well you know me....wanna keep her somewhat stealthy incase we have to invade another country :madgrin:
BLUE BRUTE
06-21-2009, 05:12 PM
ya but seriouslt i liek them if you guys start selling them i might be intrested in buying soem
Rubberdown
06-21-2009, 08:41 PM
ya but seriouslt i liek them if you guys start selling them i might be intrested in buying soem

Okay, we have some aluminum 14's being made this week for testing, we currently have steel powder coated 14's to go with a nice new set of 30" silverbacks if you wanted those? The steel will be quite a bit less $$$.
hampster_rancher
06-21-2009, 08:42 PM
So.......Wheres the pics of them on the bike??
Rubberdown
06-21-2009, 08:49 PM
cant install them if the machine is on a stand, no rear axles, no rear hubs, no front struts on the machine, its hangin there just beggin for new shoes, but I gotta wait for a package from Bigdog to put it all back together....

Might put them on the RZR tomorrow on my "laid off day off" and take a few pics ;)
hampster_rancher
06-21-2009, 09:05 PM
If they dont fit, I bet they'd fit on a blue bike! :)
bigben
06-21-2009, 09:10 PM
6061 will probably work better for this application anyhow. 7075 will actually snap when it gets stressed compared to bending like 6061 will. the do look nice. how thick aluminum did you use for the center?
stricker76
06-21-2009, 10:24 PM
If they dont fit, I bet they'd fit on a blue bike! :)

Yeah i bet they would too. I can bring mine with me this weekend if you want. LOL
Rubberdown
06-22-2009, 12:48 AM
6061 will probably work better for this application anyhow. 7075 will actually snap when it gets stressed compared to bending like 6061 will. the do look nice. how thick aluminum did you use for the center?

1/4" disk and 1/4' rings.
BLUE BRUTE
06-22-2009, 01:05 AM
how much you wnat for them?
and there 14" rims?
Rubberdown
06-22-2009, 10:02 AM
I may have some 14's in a week or so, I wanna try and pre-sell at least 1 set since they are so damned expensive to be made.

The 12's will probably retail as follows,

In Canada, $650 shipped
In the U.S. $550 shipped

The 14's will probably retail as follows,

In Canada, $700 shipped
In the U.S. $600 shipped
BLUE BRUTE
06-22-2009, 02:29 PM
okay well im in canada
you should give me a deal i will e first to buy them from you lol
Rubberdown
06-22-2009, 02:32 PM
You would be probably the 4th or 5th to buy them, there are people just waiting for them to be made, I have a feeling Bigdog800efi might end up with the very first set...
BLUE BRUTE
06-22-2009, 03:09 PM
lol okay
Bigdog800EFI
06-22-2009, 07:27 PM
Ya, what paul said
wildchild405
06-23-2009, 07:53 AM
Nice, might need a set of those. I don't like the weight of the steel ones.
Rubberdown
06-23-2009, 10:30 AM
what size you lookin at getting wildchild?
00Boss
06-24-2009, 11:55 PM
How much for aluminum 12" with out shipping, (pick up)?? Also i have a stupid question........................... Do they bolt through the bead of the tire, and if so could the tires ever be used on stock wheels afterwards???

Also i don't plan on buying until atleast late fall or next spring, i just want a price. Thanks

00

PS: Paul when do you want to do the lift on the KING?? Some time this summer hopefully. :)
Rubberdown
06-24-2009, 11:59 PM
Sorry for the hold up on the King Quad, we should hopefully break ground on the garage soon, then I can handle having as many as 6 quads here at a time LOL.

The aluminum ones in Canada, 12" ones will be around $650, but your a local boy, we might be able to work something out ;)

They DO NOT bolt through the actual bead, the tire will not be damaged in any way from using these wheels.
850PoPo
06-25-2009, 11:42 AM
That a really good looking wheel Paul if I didn't alreay have so many wheels settng around I would buy a set that aluminum looks great shines like chrome very nice job there !
hampster_rancher
06-28-2009, 12:28 PM
You got that thing together yet for some pics?? You've only got a week remember!!!!
stricker76
06-28-2009, 12:57 PM
Well, they look even better in person. I was surprised how light they were with the laws on em. If i get a set they will definatly be aluminum. But then i'll have to get another set of tires, and i'm havin a hard enough time convincing the wife i need a set of 30" zillas.
Rubberdown
06-28-2009, 08:55 PM
Well, they look even better in person. I was surprised how light they were with the laws on em. If i get a set they will definatly be aluminum. But then i'll have to get another set of tires, and i'm havin a hard enough time convincing the wife i need a set of 30" zillas.

Check your PM's on a set of Zilla's.
Rubberdown
06-28-2009, 08:56 PM
You got that thing together yet for some pics?? You've only got a week remember!!!!

Axles will hopefully be in tomorrow buddy, then its assembly time LOL. As soon as shes rolling, I'll snap a bunch of pics.