1 Piece wheels VS. 3 Piece wheels...... Please help

[fesler]

Yes they use to have problems but have changed the way they seal them now so they are better, I have had no problems with the new seals yet, the only other thing is on the new cars if you dont put the wheel sensor in right you can get a leak there as well. that is not their fault though

Originally Posted by slownova

we have alot of issues with our 3 peice ashantis leaking. have you ever had much issues? we get at least 1 set back out of every 4 that leaks where the wheel bolts togther.

[bucks69]

Chris did u get my p.m.? if not i will resend

[OTE Design & Fabrication]

Originally Posted by fesler

I guess this was a good thing to post up here to inform people of wheels.

I can do a 18X8 - 18X12, 19X8 - 19X12, 20X12 and so on 3 piece wheel with a powdercoated center (black, silver or gun metal) standard for about $3600-$4000 depending on finish a set under 20-inch, what is Budnik, Intro, Billet Specialties, Boze and so on charge for that same wheel and why do they charge more to do that finish. How about Fikse and HRE what are they charging.

That's a good price range for some good looking wheels. I think when people hear the words 3 piece they assume it's going to cost a lot more. It might help to list wheel and option pricing on your wheel site. People might not take the time to, "call for price", if they find a wheel they like on another site that lists a price that's in range of what they want to spend. They might cost more than your wheels but they won't know.

Tom

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by OTE Design & Fabrication

That's a good price range for some good looking wheels. I think when people hear the words 3 piece they assume it's going to cost a lot more. It might help to list wheel and option pricing on your wheel site. People might not take the time to, "call for price", if they find a wheel they like on another site that lists a price that's in range of what they want to spend. They might cost more than your wheels but they won't know.

Tom

I couldn't agree more. The "Call For Pricing" label says to me I am going to have to deal with a sales routine. Frankly, I don't want to be bothered with that. This may not be the case in all situations, but I'm not willing to try. Give me the initial information and I can take it from there if I need more info. But when you see 3 piece wills and call for pricing, I think $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. JM2Cents. Anyway I'm a fan of your work Chris. Keep up the good work.

[DDY RCKT]

One of the problems I see with 3-piece wheels is the hardware. Those bolts all along the outer rim do not work with all designs. What you have is a mix of fantastic designs for centers that work great with a shallow lip, some with a deep lip, some with the hardware, and some without. I don't see enough provisions for making the hardware more subtle, personally. Flush mounted hardware, shallow heads, etc. On some wheels, the big bolts work wonders. I love the way they look on my GM Prototype wheels. But a lot of the time they just look bad. Id say if there were more choices on how that hardware looked, the 3-piece wheel would be more popular.

That's just my opinion, though.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by DDY RCKT

One of the problems I see with 3-piece wheels is the hardware. Those bolts all along the outer rim do not work with all designs. What you have is a mix of fantastic designs for centers that work great with a shallow lip, some with a deep lip, some with the hardware, and some without. I don't see enough provisions for making the hardware more subtle, personally. Flush mounted hardware, shallow heads, etc. On some wheels, the big bolts work wonders. I love the way they look on my GM Prototype wheels. But a lot of the time they just look bad. Id say if there were more choices on how that hardware looked, the 3-piece wheel would be more popular.

That's just my opinion, though.

Ditto, probably the main reason we are not looking at any three piece stuff is because of the hardware. My Dad does not like that look, plus he hates the prospect of keeping the areas around that hardware clean. If you are driving the car the area around these fasteners will collect dirt. Anyway, if that hardware could be done differently it may open up the market.

[jsr69]

Chris

PM with a price for some 18 x 12 and 18 x 9's in the FS905, 906, & 907.

I've gotten pricing on billet and other 3-piece wheels and agree that the 12" wheel is the same price. The cost savings for the initial purchase of the billet wheel comes in with narrower wheel that doesn't have to be widened. With that being said, I concur with all the advantages that you and others have stated.

I'm still a while out before needing wheels, but the more I think about it, the more I'm leaning towards 3-piece.

Let me know.

Thanks

[slownova]

Originally Posted by fesler

Yes they use to have problems but have changed the way they seal them now so they are better, I have had no problems with the new seals yet, the only other thing is on the new cars if you dont put the wheel sensor in right you can get a leak there as well. that is not their fault though

none of them have been on the wheel sensors. all have leaked where the wheel goes togther. when did they change that seal?

[andrewmp6]

I'm kinda old school like the look of the 1 piece and the style of something like a Cragar American racing weld etc etc.

[MtotheIKEo]

The only thing I dont like about 3-piece wheels is the exposed bolts to hold the sections together. I know it is a necessary evil, but it kills it for me.