'Nova 997 Posted July 6, 2013 So I found this? http://www.simmonswheel.com.au/ Now we know it was sold, has anyone brought anything from them since the sale? Curious to know if its all the same build quality! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campo 869 Posted July 6, 2013 Hope so! I'd looooooove some gold centre fr17's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'Nova 997 Posted July 6, 2013 I wouldn't mind some as well. Not sure if frs or b45s though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blu xe 825 Posted July 6, 2013 Didn't tempe tyres buy them out? Or was that just rumour? Have also heard they aren't really to the same quality. Again might just be rumour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campo 869 Posted July 6, 2013 I'm assuming they'll be pricey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defective 1,692 Posted July 6, 2013 Nearly 1 k a rim I heard. I didn't watch the vid, but I thought Tempe are doing the fr's and one other style, and the rest of the tooling/rights were sold to some other wheel shop, that specialises in retro style wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickd 111 Posted July 9, 2013 I have herd that the quality isn't the same from the original rims, they are made in China and put together by Tempe. A friend of mine bought some 20inch FR's for his turbo BF ute, wasn't happy he sold the rims still brand new unused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted July 10, 2013 I have herd that the quality isn't the same from the original rims, they are made in China and put together by Tempe. A friend of mine bought some 20inch FR's for his turbo BF ute, wasn't happy he sold the rims still brand new unused. Funny how the video shows, in dramatic fashion, the wheels being assembled in-house, which would lead you to believe that they're cast here too. What a shame. For the money, I'd certainly want them to be. 1 nickd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defective 1,692 Posted July 10, 2013 Iirc in the last few years of Simmons before the old guy retired they were actually importing a lot, they werent the 'Aussie made' icon they made out to be. At least not at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie247 542 Posted July 10, 2013 $1k a rim is a joke IMO no matter what brand they are there's so many rims on the market these days I mean who'd spend $6k for tyres and rims for say some prick to steal them or you damage them when for $2k you could have the lot and still have a mean looking car on wicked rims, I once thought of simmons for mine then I went to HO falcons and a few other places they were like above $1k+ a rim I thought stuff this so I just bought a full set of reconditioned snowflakes that are in charcoal, chrome centres with postage $87 a rim yes they are only 15x7s but I can get a 235 tyre on the arse end lowered to the max with a fake drop tank and I bet it will look just as good as any rim just my 2c but hey it's personal pref I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JETFTR 508 Posted July 10, 2013 Top class tyres are making a rip off version in a 1 piece. Look the same and have a higher load rating apparently. Only in fixed offsets and sizing, so for xfalcs you would prob need spacers. $2500 with tyres. I always wanted Simmons before Tempe had them. Now I'd prob go a billet instead. 12-13 inches wide please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rswepn 66 Posted July 10, 2013 I have seen the rip off simmons on a friends car...they look the same but have less nuts around the outer rim. 1 Defective reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JETFTR 508 Posted July 10, 2013 I thought about getting the black rip offs for my fg. Yeah they do have less nuts on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRO250 1,506 Posted July 10, 2013 so simmons now have less nuts? LOL i still have sets and sets of the old ones there a top wheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defective 1,692 Posted July 10, 2013 $1k a rim is a joke IMO no matter what brand they are there's so many rims on the market these days I mean who'd spend $6k for tyres and rims for say some prick to steal them or you damage them when for $2k you could have the lot and still have a mean looking car on wicked rims, I once thought of simmons for mine then I went to HO falcons and a few other places they were like above $1k+ a rim I thought stuff this so I just bought a full set of reconditioned snowflakes that are in charcoal, chrome centres with postage $87 a rim yes they are only 15x7s but I can get a 235 tyre on the arse end lowered to the max with a fake drop tank and I bet it will look just as good as any rim just my 2c but hey it's personal pref I guess Lol at comparing quality three piece rims, available in whatever offset and size you want, to some stock 1980s alloys... 2 JETFTR and Wes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rswepn 66 Posted July 10, 2013 so simmons now have less nuts? LOL i still have sets and sets of the old ones there a top wheel No, simmons are still the same...In my post i said the ripoff simmons that JETFTR mentioned have less nuts on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes 214 Posted July 10, 2013 Lol at comparing quality three piece rims, available in whatever offset and size you want, to some stock 1980s alloys... $1k a rim is a joke IMO no matter what brand they are there's so many rims on the market these days I mean who'd spend $6k for tyres and rims for say some prick to steal them or you damage them when for $2k you could have the lot and still have a mean looking car on wicked rims, I once thought of simmons for mine then I went to HO falcons and a few other places they were like above $1k+ a rim I thought stuff this so I just bought a full set of reconditioned snowflakes that are in charcoal, chrome centres with postage $87 a rim yes they are only 15x7s but I can get a 235 tyre on the arse end lowered to the max with a fake drop tank and I bet it will look just as good as any rim just my 2c but hey it's personal pref I guess Jamie.... you can't be serious. As Defective pointed out, there is no comparison between a built to order wheel in 2 or three piece and a piece of alloy junk. Sure, they're not for everyone but to call them a joke is not correct. 2k may not get you the look you're after. Thank God the serious car builders don't shun their cars in 12 slotters any more. 2 nickd and mcfly94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie247 542 Posted July 11, 2013 Lol at comparing quality three piece rims, available in whatever offset and size you want, to some stock 1980s alloys... wasn't comparing just stating that I wouldn't pay $1k a rim and that if you where looking at rims for less $ you can get a good look for half the price and for my project i'll stay to keeping it stock and using the snowflakes as I said it's personal pref Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie247 542 Posted July 11, 2013 Jamie.... you can't be serious. As Defective pointed out, there is no comparison between a built to order wheel in 2 or three piece and a piece of alloy junk. Sure, they're not for everyone but to call them a joke is not correct. 2k may not get you the look you're after. Thank God the serious car builders don't shun their cars in 12 slotters any more. i just think you can get a similar look without making simmons the top dog in wheels $ wise for the quality not like they used to be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie247 542 Posted July 11, 2013 found these if someones interested http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Simmons-FR18-Mazda-Ford-Custom-Drag-5-114-3-/161061402326?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item258001f6d6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
