Simmons return !

ratman · 08-01-2011, 01:35 AM

Well, there have been many rumours, innuendo and all the rest but I have just had a good look over the 'new' Simmons wheels out and must say they do look the goods. Before this becomes a slugfest over not being originals and they are being being built in China by so and so, let me say, fom an aesthetic and visual point of view, they are stunning, they seem to be very well made and finished as good as, if not better, than the originals so time will tell if they are built nd engineered as per the previous generation - which I'm told they are. Anyway, enjoy the pics - this is the very first production set in 20 inch - yep, FR20s now, FR22s are also available to order as are the 19s.

munkky · 08-01-2011, 01:40 AM

i love em thay look hot. do you know how much they will cost??

nstg8a · 08-01-2011, 01:43 AM

oh i cant stop drooling.... that looks awesomer than room full of awesomeness

munkky · 08-01-2011, 01:48 AM

the back tyre is 285-25-20 WTF i wouldent mind a set for the zd

SLO247 · 08-01-2011, 02:00 AM

I remember seeing this car in a magazine when I was much younger. I never forgot it.

Nice work mate, very tough. Classic example of a bloody nice E-Series.

**Sorted** · 08-01-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by munkky

the back tyre is 285-25-20 WTF i wouldent mind a set for the zd

and they are pirelli's too

Didn't it use to have FR19"s?

Looks ORSM

munkky · 08-01-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SLO247

I remember seeing this car in a magazine when I was much younger. I never forgot it.

Nice work mate, very tough. Classic example of a bloody nice E-Series.

i think i have it at home will look tonight

galaxy xr8 · 08-01-2011, 08:02 AM

They do look good, and suit the EL shape nicely.

Coyote mk3 · 08-01-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

oh i cant stop drooling.... that looks awesomer than room full of awesomeness

^^^ This ^^^

I would love a set for mine.
Not that I would be able to afford them for a hundred years but - do they make them in 17"?

**DJM83** · 08-01-2011, 08:59 AM

Stunning and looks like none of the look was lost, hopefully the quality is up to scratch. Car looks sechs mate.

Sloth · 08-01-2011, 10:01 AM

Hotness

Mulberry Laine · 08-01-2011, 10:12 AM

Theres a set on Ebay now. $1099

XCwillo · 08-01-2011, 10:18 AM

I vote more pictures of the car. The rims look awesome, but i want to see more of the awesome car now!

MR.BA.GT.332 · 08-01-2011, 10:22 AM

i just got massive wood! any idea on price for the 19's? where can we get them? are all the FR range available again? what about other simmons models, B45 etc?

look awesome tho, glad to see them back

Stefan · 08-01-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulberry Laine

Theres a set on Ebay now. $1099

Not Simmons mate, they look totally different, look at the bolts around the edge for starters.

mcnews · 08-01-2011, 11:01 AM

Are they going to do them in proper sizes such as 18s? Or just the too big so make my car ride like crap and cost a fortune for inferior tyres sizes?

Scott · 08-01-2011, 11:12 AM

They look awesome Rat, hope Canberra is treating you well

gossy · 08-01-2011, 11:22 AM

Call these guys up. Not cheap, but definitely worth it.
They are a forged centre now as well, they were cast before.

http://www.simmonswheel.com.au/

glavas · 08-01-2011, 11:33 AM

I dont like it. Hate Gold wheels.

charles_wif_xf · 08-01-2011, 12:16 PM

FR19's here we come!!!

321Go · 08-01-2011, 12:47 PM

The "old" Simmons were cast and machined in China, then put together in Sydney. The "new" Simmons are cast and machined in China and then put together in Sydney. Most people didn't know, or didn't want to believe the old Simmons' connection with China. It was not publicised. If anything, going on reports from people who have dealt with the new Simmons wheels (not personal experience), the outers and inners are better and stronger quality, where as the old Simmons were known to buckle when hitting potholes, or apexes on a track. Time will tell I guess.

EF · 08-01-2011, 01:05 PM

love the wheels they are my fav wheels and that e-series

druallllll !!!!!!!!! so nice more pics of the car to druall over yea?

Erko · 08-01-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 870-cse

The "old" Simmons were cast and machined in China, then put together in Sydney. The "new" Simmons are cast and machined in China and then put together in Sydney. Most people didn't know, or didn't want to believe the old Simmons' connection with China. It was not publicised. If anything, going on reports from people who have dealt with the new Simmons wheels (not personal experience), the outers and inners are better and stronger quality, where as the old Simmons were known to buckle when hitting potholes, or apexes on a track. Time will tell I guess.

All true, at one stage the barrels where made in Australia, but in the end they were all made in China. I would be keen to see how strong these rims are (more and more important as the size increases and sidewalls shrink). Will be interesting to see how these go.

StrikeTwiceXR6 · 08-01-2011, 01:20 PM

Awesome news! Those FR's are HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Danny · 08-01-2011, 01:34 PM

Gauche, Extravagant, Stupid, Overly 80's, Like Warwick Capper designed them for his De Tommaso Pantera to go with his duck egg blue suit and cravat.

But F Me blind; I bloody love them!!!