NEW Mangusta Wheel by Group 4 Wheels

8" & 9"

I would be interested in a set of the 15", what do you need from me.
William

I would meet up in person to pay for a set of 15" Gr4 wheels in 10" and 14" if that subject comes up....

Pål-A Grøva
(Puts my name down right away to get the ball rolling...)

Great work Jonathan,

What tire sizes do you suggest for these? I'm definitely in for a set and am glad the rear offsets can be adjusted to sit further out.

Mark

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Originally posted by Mark Charlton:
Great work Jonathan,

What tire sizes do you suggest for these? I'm definitely in for a set and am glad the rear offsets can be adjusted to sit further out.

Mark

Hi Mark,

205's on the 8's and 225's on the 9's....that's what I'm going to be running, sadly not on a Mangusta.


Regards

Jonathan

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Originally posted by Wellis:
I would be interested in a set of the 15", what do you need from me.
William

Hi William,

At present, absolutely nothing!

What I'll be doing is taking you all on a journey from concept/design through all the different stages of production to final product.

Perhaps if I start (another) list of "Interested parties". I'll start the ball rolling 'cause I sure want a set of these!

1. Jonathan Sage 2 x 8's & 2 x 9's
2. William 2 x 8's & 2 x 9's
3. Mark Charlton 2 x 8's & 2 x 9's
4. Pal-A Grova (was this for this or Gr4 wheels)?
5.

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Originally posted by Group 4 Wheels:
I was always going to produce a 15" Campagnolo type wheel and my initial thought as previously stated was to make a wheel that would cover many bases and therefor make it affordable. I know that the Mangusta community is a rather small one and getting the required numbers together to produce a "Mangusta" wheel may prove fairly difficult.

I'd be interested in a pair of 15" pre-L style Campys for my Pantera. Any timeline available?

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Originally posted by Group 4 Wheels:
205's on the 8's and 225's on the 9's
Jonathan

Jonathan,

That's pretty narrow rubber on the rears, although historically correct. I think the factory sizes were: front 185/70/15 and rear 225/70/15. I do not think a 225/70/15 tire will fit a 9" rim, as the recommended width would be 7.5" for that tire width.

I feel something much beefier would be much better. I was hoping to run 295/50/15 tires which was why I wanted the 10" rims. Might be good to get input from other before committing to the narrower 9" wheel. I think on the 9" wheel a 275/50/15 would be the widest tire one would want to go, but a 225 would be too narrow.

Tire Size comparisons:
225/70/15 = 27.4" dia. (factory tire size) on a 6" to 7.5" wide rim
275/60/15 = 28" dia. on a 7.5" to 9.5" wide rim
295/50/15 = 26.7" dia. on a 8" to 10" wide rim

So, I renew my plea for the 10" wide rim. and in silver for mine.

Mark

I would like to go the same way, 10x15 rears in silver.

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Originally posted by Group 4 Wheels:
Hi All,

I'll have another update on wheel design on Monday, these will be for 8's & 9's.

OK you guys, I'll make you a 10" rear if you get 40 pieces between you, I'll have a 10" proposal done early next week.

With my honesty cap on and not my salesmans cap....I'll always have 8's but if you want 10's, buy 3 as I can't guarentee that I'll ever make more than one set (60 wheels). I think I can sell a few to those with tarmac spec Fiat 131 Abarth Group 4 cars, it's a small market!

So come on, get on the forums and tell your friends....let's make it happen!


Regards

Jonathan

Hi All,

This is "The Wheel", which will end up on your car.....I hope!

We've made a few subtle modifications like tapering the back spokes and softening a couple of areas.

In the 8 & 9" picture the wheel is shown with a "block rim form" (no lip), the wheel is cast with the lip, giving that "aged" appearance, this was originally used to attach balance weights to. If wanted, the wheel can be supplied without the lip at no extra cost.

Once machining starts on the dies i will be taking orders....money.

I have an "Ace" up my sleeve which I'll play tomorrow! ....

Regards

Jonathan

Hi All,

If enough interest is out there then I'll do a 10 x 15".

Price wise, looking at about £315.


Regards

Jonathan

Your last post, is that a 9 or 10 inch wheel?

Ooops...sorry. That's the 9", I meant this one:

I would would go for a pair like that with the lip.