What do you think of these wheels?

Marketing · July 11, 2005, 08:50:02 PM

We are looking for opinions on a wheel design. This will be a heavy cast aluminum beadlocked wheel. Both 15" and 17" sizes, 9" wide, 3 1/2" backspacing. This is not a weld on ring, it's cast as a beadlocked wheel from the start. Steel thread inserts will prevent thread problems. 24 Grade 8 bolts will hold the outer ring on. Bolt pattern 6 on 5.5. Target price $225 per wheel.

At this point we would like to hear your feedback on both design and style.

Marketing · July 11, 2005, 08:51:04 PM

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Willy Mammoth · July 11, 2005, 08:56:05 PM

What, no spinners?

It is differant, but I like the standard round hole design myself. Maybe with a stainless steel lock ring and no spinners.

toybuilt · July 11, 2005, 08:56:35 PM

I'm into good old steel wheels for rock crawlin

MiniSimp · July 11, 2005, 09:02:52 PM

Quote from: Chris Geiger on July 11, 2005, 08:50:02 PM3 1/2" backspacing

I'm a fan of the old steel wheel.
The ring painted a different color than the wheel would be good.
Also if 2" backspacing was available I think you would sell more. Everyone on PBB is fighting to find those and settling for 2.5" BS from 4WP.
As for the design of the ring, I think it should come in towards the center of the wheel more, maybe an inch.
Your target price for each wheel is also what I got all 5 of my wheels for.

notajeep · July 11, 2005, 09:12:02 PM

I like them, and I would buy some......all it takes is money.

Marketing · July 11, 2005, 09:16:48 PM

Here is a wide ring with matching diamond pattern...

notajeep · July 11, 2005, 09:17:41 PM

same price??

MiniSimp · July 11, 2005, 09:18:02 PM

Quote from: Chris Geiger on July 11, 2005, 09:16:48 PM
Here is a wide ring with matching diamond pattern...

Nice!

MiniSimp · July 11, 2005, 09:18:39 PM

Will the ring bolts be flush with the ring?

Marketing · July 11, 2005, 09:23:00 PM

I expect the bolt heads will be slightly higher than the ring. The outer ring would have to be very thick to completly cover the bolt heads.

yotaboy79 · July 11, 2005, 09:27:37 PM

i personaly like the ones your selling now i just wish i could afford them

Marketing · July 11, 2005, 09:35:24 PM

I know you can buy whole set of steel wheels for the price of one, but those wheels really don't last. I have run them and bent them after just a few trail rides. You just can't beat $40 per wheel for price!

Both ring options would be the same cost.

A set of four would be $100 less than what we are charging now and they would be a stronger wheel.

Skinny_Pedal · July 11, 2005, 09:45:56 PM

with the diamonds in the bead those have a good look. they're unique. but i agree with minisimp with that a different bs would be killer

Marketing · July 11, 2005, 09:56:34 PM

We have not set anything in stone, so a different BS is possable. We woudl need to choose one backspace for the production units.

I'd like to hear from more people on what backspace they would like to see.

mudguts · July 11, 2005, 09:58:20 PM

How about some turtle stamps in there somewhere

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Marketing · July 11, 2005, 10:04:30 PM

Quote from: toecutter on July 11, 2005, 09:58:20 PM
How about some turtle stamps in there somewhere ?

Thinking about "Marlin Crawler" or the turtle head engraved into the wheel.

mudguts · July 11, 2005, 10:09:58 PM

That would be cool. Those wheels look good but they may look better with a

rolling around in there

WHITE_TRASH · July 12, 2005, 12:28:34 AM

Nice wheel but they remind me of Walker Evans wheels. I hate those damned wheels they are THE most common generic looking wheel on the scene today....

Whatever you do make it different. Going to a comp all you see are W.E. or treailready. Marlins has found a niche in selling different products that are both unique and functional. Keep with the trend and make a wheel unlike anything else out there.

Please..

mr4x42u · July 12, 2005, 02:32:10 AM

I like the diamond shape wheel with the big ring,,looks sweet..

BUBBA · July 12, 2005, 09:38:56 AM

Just make the cutouts turtle shaped.I'd buy em if I had money.

lilbuddy · July 12, 2005, 10:27:21 AM

I like the wheel with the big ring and diamonds in it. Maybe the

emblum on 2 sides directly across from each other. And also a less backspaced rim IMO.

blackdiamond · July 12, 2005, 01:30:31 PM

I have always prefered round holes in wheels rather than diamonds or star patterns. Just my

Ferg · July 12, 2005, 04:20:38 PM

Quote from: toecutter on July 11, 2005, 10:09:58 PM
That would be cool. Those wheels look good but they may look better with a rolling around in there

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No Power · July 12, 2005, 04:41:51 PM

Quote from: blackdiamond on July 12, 2005, 01:30:31 PM
I have always prefered round holes in wheels rather than diamonds or star patterns. Just my

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reklund5 · July 12, 2005, 07:06:30 PM

Chris-

I finally convinced my fiancee that I NEED beadlocks if I'm gonna continue to wheel my truck. I'm in the market here pretty soon (as soon as I scramble the money together...) and would much rather buy from Marlin than anywhere else. That said, here's what I'm after:

2-2.5" backspacing is a MUST. Current production alloys only come in 4.5" or more backspacing...not gonna cut it on Toy axles. I've got 4.5"BS steelies on my truck now just to be able to run my 37 12.50 17 wrangler MTR's and the tires rub everything and the truck is tippy as hell.

I don't want them too flashy...think unique but understated. Maybe a variation on the old MT classic...

They gotta come in a 17" size so I don't have to buy another set of tires...

Any idea on how soon we might be able to get our hands on these wheels? I suspect I'll have the money in the next 30-45 days, if things stay busy at work... I'll be willing to put down some money up front to get production going if needed. My choices now are MRT or Allied, and only in steel if I want the 2 or 2.5" BS. Throw me a bone!

Ryan

Marketing · July 12, 2005, 10:33:11 PM

We are looking at about 4 months from the time we pull the trigger.

We are seriously thinking about the BS issues now.

crawlerdan · July 12, 2005, 10:46:12 PM

i like the first design

MiniSimp · July 12, 2005, 10:50:46 PM

Quote from: Chris Geiger on July 12, 2005, 10:33:11 PM
We are seriously thinking about the BS issues now.

reklund5 · July 13, 2005, 05:32:49 AM

Chris-

Let me know...I'd be willing to wait if you wanted someone as a "test dummy" to check out the wheels...

Ryan

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