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Vekke 01-24-2011 01:13 PM

15" and 16" flat wheelcovers group order.
 
Hi,

I have had few enquiries conserning 16" flat hubcaps and we are studying the possibility to make some kind of group shipment/order to US. Eupean modders can also order their 16" pieces ;). Also 15" versions will be made.

Parts will be manufactured at US soil. Hubcaps will be CNC milled from 1/8" black ABS sheet material.

- First we should find out what is good diameter that works for the most of rim types.
- After that decide do you want there any holes drilled for zipties or no holes. There are 5 spokes wheels and some require 4 zipties etc...
- Also the color. Black and white are easy, but other colors might also be possible.

At the moment Phantom has said that he is willing to ship them to other receivers in the USA soil.

Price will be 60 us dollards plus shipment about 16 dollars inside the US.

Best regards,

Vesa Tiainen
CEO
Less drag = Less fuel | Aerodynamic add on parts | Tuneko Ltd

Piwoslaw 01-24-2011 03:40 PM

Hmm, my wheels are 15" steelies, and no plans to get 16's...
But if you can make 16", then 15" wouldn't be too hard?

As for color, I'd like silver (or "grey aluminum" as the factory calls it). Is that an option, maybe in the future?

Vekke, any idea how much a set of 4 would cost? More or less, is it closer to 20€, or 60€, or what? I know that the cost depends on a lot of things (eg, order size), but I think this information would help get more people interested.

Would these wheelcovers be similar to the 22" truck model?

Vekke 01-24-2011 04:20 PM

These would just be 3mm or 1/8" thick round plates. If you want there holes for zipties its possibly but some might use different attaching method.

Other side smooth other maybe with little texture (etched).

Pricing will be about 40€/4 for abs and about 80€ for clear polykarbonate. Like written above ;).

15" are not a big problem. Tomorrow I will try to go to local wheel shop to take my own estimations which diameter works for best.

What comes to color like that light grey have to ask the pricing. White and black they have at stock and material price goes down with the order size. by order size it is calculated in hundreds of kilos.

Vekke 01-25-2011 08:31 AM

My suggestions for capsel diameters:
Wheel size=diameter mm=diameter inch
15"=415mm=16.338"
16"=440mm=17.322"
17"=471mm=18.543
18"=495mm=19.488"
19"=520mm=20.472"
20"=545mm

Measured at local wheel dealer here in Finland. So is that 17.322 inch diameter good that it will cover the whole rim?

UFO 01-25-2011 03:54 PM

Are these generic covers, or fit the brackets referenced in the other thread "Smooth Wheel Cover Discussion Thread"

Vekke 01-25-2011 04:36 PM

These are just plain round circle abs plastic plates. Thickness will be 1/8" and the size 17.322" what shoud fit to 16" wheel/rim so that it will cover the whole rim. Color is black. I am asking a quote for 50 pieces, but so far there Phantom is only one who has been interested.

Purhaser can then decide how you will want to install these. With zipties, bolts to wheelnuts or glue etc. Zipties are also possible to include to the purchase. I think it is the easiest and most secure solution at the moment.

UFO 01-25-2011 04:55 PM

I'm definitely interested. Black, for 16" wheels.

aggie sig 01-25-2011 09:54 PM

I'm intersted in seeing a price..

couldn't care less about the color I'll paint them like this anyway!

http://davidebenini.it/wp-content/up...5/spiral-1.jpg

homeboys with spinners won't be able to shoot me they'llbe so dizzy!

NachtRitter 01-26-2011 12:18 AM

Aggie -

Price is listed in the first post. It's listed in euros but you should be able to easily find a converter to your favorite currency.

Piwoslaw 01-26-2011 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vekke (Post 216914)
These are just plain round circle abs plastic plates.

Bummer:( I was hoping for 15" FleXcaps. I have a piece of black abs which I got 18 months ago to make flat wheel covers out of, but have been too lazy to actually do it. Since it's sitting in the garage there's no point in having you ship me more.

But if you ever get around to making FleXcaps in my size then give a holler:)

Vekke 01-26-2011 07:54 AM

Those cooling holes need to be with same dimensions in flexcaps so in 15" they will make already quite big holes to the capsel. If those holes are smaller plastic will go to white because it streches too much. Also in car tires the U-groove size is already guite small. It is difficult to make them hold so well, because the locking dont work with small groove.

euromodder 01-26-2011 01:03 PM

I wouldn't drill holes in the hubcaps as all wheels are different shapes.


I'm not too keen on using tie-wraps to hold on the covers.

Vekke 01-26-2011 05:07 PM

I think also at this point there is no sense to drill any holes. If you drill holes you should different number of holes depending on the number of the holes or spokes on wheels. I might have tomorrow one clean solution for you if I receive the brackets I have ordered. I will put more data on that when I have it.

Vekke 01-27-2011 03:30 PM

Does it really cost 15$ to send 18"x18"x1" package coast to coast?. Weight is about 8 pounds. I looked the price from united states postal service. Is there any cheaper place?

These will be manufactured in the US soil to avoid those high freight charges from Finland to US. Price for 4 will be 60 US dollars + shipping about 15$.

Send me private message if you want to order. I have planned to make the order on Monday evening on Finnish time. That is monday morning there.

Vekke 02-05-2011 06:19 AM

Update. Also 15" versions will be manufactured.

lowglider 09-02-2011 09:27 AM

Sorry to gravedig, but are these actual? I`m looking for some 16" covers but can`t find any at a reasonable price.

Vekke 09-15-2011 02:30 PM

Yes I manufacture these flat or even convex hubcaps at the moment. Price for 4 pcs of black abs covers and ziptie plugs for attachement is 123€ + shipping.

More info:
Less drag = Less fuel | Aluminium wheel hubcaps | Eco Tuning --> Tuneko Ltd

Arragonis 10-06-2011 08:40 AM

Live again thread, live...

Do you have 14 inch ones ?

ajjct 10-17-2011 04:26 PM

why not buy stainless steal racing disk hubcaps for about 75.00 US.

Arragonis 10-18-2011 01:05 PM

You got it right below :thumbup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajjct (Post 265968)
why not buy stainless steal racing disk hubcaps for about 75.00 US.



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