Snoopy49 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 It's also about performance. Would you go 200+ mph on a wheel you weren't 100% sure of the origin? Not saying they can't make one but so far... The 2013/14 SVTPP wheels are made in Taiwan and they are rated for 200 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 How many of us are actually doing 200MPH? I have been over 80MPH 1 time in the 2 years I have owned my car. Are you kidding! I go faster more often in my wife's Enclave on the Merritt Parkway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 How many of us are actually doing 200MPH? I have been over 80MPH 1 time in the 2 years I have owned my car. NOT ME!!!! My speedo won't go that high..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 How many of us are actually doing 200MPH? I have been over 80MPH 1 time in the 2 years I have owned my car. I have.........................in an airplane. Truth is I've been north of 160mph a few times in these GT500's and it's as spooky as hell. Don't think I'll be doing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estedman Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I figured I would get made fun of. It would be a different story if I did not have a vert and could go to a track. I am a very careful driver and don't feel comfortable driving at excessive speed on public roads, not because I don't trust myself it is everybody else I worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper T Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Two things: 1. I promised never to make them again after announcing them as a "final run". And I meant it. I believed it was the only honorable thing to do, a no-brainer. 2. Alcoa called me when I was in charge of the 2015 Mustang wheel program (for the cars as WELL as SPP offerings), I had been working with them on some amazing NEW Shelby wheels… they announced the program was cancelled, and told me they were out of the passenger car wheel business for good. ALL passenger cars, all their OEM clients, EVERYONE. So, I doubt it will happen. Jer Makes sense, Alcoa is one of the biggest Aluminum Companies on the planet and a massive OEM Manufacture, the Shelby Alcoa program was probably insignificant to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takoarm Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 http://www.cruizinconceptswholesale.com/supersnake-wheels.asp here are some Alcoas for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Nope. Those are the knockoff version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 For what it is worth, I was at a recent car show and was talking to a gentleman who owned a 09 GT500. He purchased a set of the knockoff Black Mambas and sent them back after the tire shop could not get 2 of the wheels balanced to his liking. He was also not too impressed with the quality of the finish. As I did not see them, I can not comment. He was looking at my Shelby Forged Alcoa's and said if I ever want to sell them to contact him first. The following for these wheels is borderline cultish. I think I got more positive comments on my wheels vs the car at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Nope. Those are the knockoff version. Scroll down, they have the genuine product listed below the BM's. For nearly $1000 per wheel! Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Phill, I believe if you look at the descriptions a little closer you'll see that all the Alcoa tire/wheel packages are out of stock. They have been for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 KR664, I have also heard the same thing in that the knockoffs are sometimes impossible to get balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Phill, I believe if you look at the descriptions a little closer you'll see that all the Alcoa tire/wheel packages are out of stock. They have been for quite some time. Oh ya, I see that now. Two of them say "Almost Sold Out" but then at the bottom says "out of stock". That's kind'a implying that they're still available (NOT "sold out"), just out of stock. No? Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takoarm Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 sorry for the false alarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I have the knockoffs and love them...mine balanced up perfectly....got one of the first sets.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 ^^^ DITTO All the hate'n on these BMC wheels is just sour grapes IMHO. I will admit, the chrome finish on my set ain't "spectacular".....but when you're on a beer budget, ya make a few compromises. Oh and as was stated above, I get MORE compliments on my ALCLONAS than the car itself as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Just to let anyone interested know. I emailed Cruzin Concepts and talked with Mike. They have one 20"x9" black Alcoa left. They are asking $799 for it but are open to offers. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomshep Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I have the knockoffs and love them...mine balanced up perfectly....got one of the first sets.. What brand and size tires are you running? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 The "Black Mamba" knockoffs are a comedy show. I spoke with the original designer of these wheels at Alcoa, the guy who owns the patent, and he said "I never got these certified for structural integrity as anything less than a forged wheel. A cast version would never pass safety regulations..." That's why they have NO Department Of Transportation stamp on them. The "Black Mamba" wheels are like buying a fake Rolex on Houston St. in New York….. LOL Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 The "Black Mamba" knockoffs are a comedy show. I spoke with the original designer of these wheels at Alcoa, the guy who owns the patent, and he said "I never got these certified for structural integrity as anything less than a forged wheel. A cast version would never pass safety regulations..." That's why they have NO Department Of Transportation stamp on them. The "Black Mamba" wheels are like buying a fake Rolex on Houston St. in New York….. LOL Jer Without a DOT approval, how are they allowed to be sold? Do they use the term "For Off Road Use Only"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 What brand and size tires are you running? Tom MPSS front 275/35/20 rear 315/35/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I have the knockoffs and love them...mine balanced up perfectly....got one of the first sets.. And I saw them up close and real..they look awesome Jimmer the best looking wheel ever put on a S197 Mustang IMO............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 And I saw them up close and real..they look awesome Jimmer the best looking wheel ever put on a S197 Mustang IMO............. Those are not Alcoas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Those are not Alcoas.... I know but like yours don't care who makes them they look awesome...heck the name on them could be CHIT but they still look awesome!!........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 The "Black Mamba" knockoffs are a comedy show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMichaels Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 not sure if anyone would be interested in a 19in form of the wheel, just saw this on AM site http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-charcoal-alcoa-19x85-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-charcoal-alcoa-19x10-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-black-alcoa-19x85-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-black-alcoa-19x10-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-chrome-alcoa-19x85-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-chrome-alcoa-19x10-0514.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Those are nice. It's about time someone started making these. I bet they sell out. Alcoa/ Shelby left a lot of $ on the table by discontinuing these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT2899 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 not sure if anyone would be interested in a 19in form of the wheel, just saw this on AM site http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-charcoal-alcoa-19x85-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-charcoal-alcoa-19x10-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-black-alcoa-19x85-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-black-alcoa-19x10-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-chrome-alcoa-19x85-0514.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/shelby-chrome-alcoa-19x10-0514.html When did these come out? Anyone know who is the manufacturer of these? Wait. Are these the BMC wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMichaels Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 When did these come out? Anyone know who is the manufacturer of these? Wait. Are these the BMC wheels? I just saw them today on the site, so probably was listed today or a few days ago. The center caps on the wheels is the same as the Razors and it says American Racing on the center caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT2899 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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