Are Simmons wheels still cool or am I old?

[2011G6E]

Are you kidding?
Simmons wheels are the coolest...the B45 is an absolute classic, especially in polished form, and it's a travesty and crime against humanity that they aren't still made in modern sizes.

[xisled]

IMO the price is $500 for the rims and then you add the tyre on the rim.
I would think you would be better off just selling the rim and not the tyres.

[exdubbleya]

V5 FTW

Some time down the road I will find a set for my XW

[wrongwaynorris]

Originally Posted by Fordman

I agree. I dont really see a whole lot of young people in to them but that Gen x early y group of people are mad about them.

And us Baby Boomers . $1,200.00 is MORE than fair , may have to come down to $1,000.00 to let the buyer have the satisfation of " beating " you but I would not go much below that to be honest .

[wrongwaynorris]

Is anyone else old enough to remember just what a stir Tony Simmon created when he released these wheels back in the 70's ? And is anyone also old enough to remember Mawer composite wheels before Simmons ?

[jamies]

Originally Posted by wrongwaynorris

Is anyone else old enough to remember just what a stir Tony Simmon created when he released these wheels back in the 70's ? And is anyone also old enough to remember Mawer composite wheels before Simmons ?

Mawer's on a big coupe tough as nails.. My mate had a massive set on a xa two door.

[EDManual]

Eric Banas coupes simmons look great! I have the same (16's) on my triumphs :
Looks great I think!

[EDManual]

and I have 15s on this one :

[EDManual]

He has these wheels back on after the car has been fixed up after stacking at targa tassie

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by EDManual

Eric Banas coupes simmons look great! I have the same (16's) on my triumphs :
Looks great I think!
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That thing looks awesome. What engine? I saw one once that had been heavily engineered and modified and was fitted with a Toyota 4AGE that had been turboed...thing was a missile...

[crunchbunty]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

with the tyres how old are they? if they have been sitting for some years they will be NBG

No, they're less than 12 months old. After reading through this thread, I think I will advertise for $1200. I've rang around and tried to buy a similar (second hand package) and the cheapest I could ind was $2450.

Since I'm asking (slightly) less than half, I'm relatively confident they'll sell.

Now....... Where should I advertise?

[anto]

If your wheels are in good nick theyre easy worth 1200, prob more.
I know because I was looking for a good set for a long time.. Theyre very much in demand

I had someone offer me 2.5k for my 9's and 10's without tyres , he said the same thing... hard to find a good set for ford stud pattern.

The guy offering you the crumbs must be looking ant commo simmons, theyre dirt cheap because theyre everywhere...

[2011G6E]

Oh my god...my favourite mag of all time...the polished B45. Nothing suits a classic Aussie car...from any one of the Big Three of the seventies...than those things.

[Bossxr8]

I just think the size is the problem. No one wants 15's or 16's anymore, especially with rears only 8 inches wide.

But its a fair price and if you wait they'll sell.

[Falco GT51]

Yes mate just like me you are old, they are a super cool rim. Hang in there and you will get what you are asking, 1200 is a steel don't give them away!

[EDManual]

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

That thing looks awesome. What engine? I saw one once that had been heavily engineered and modified and was fitted with a Toyota 4AGE that had been turboed...thing was a missile...

The white one has no engine at the moment, I will be tidying it up and transfering the running gear from my yellow one into it. Which is pretty much near a race modified 3.9 v8 (revs to 6500), has about 300hp. Weighs 1000kg. White one has rollcage, adjustable camber, height etc susp, 4.11 LSD, big AP racing brakes etc etc...

[STINKY NINJA]

i still think simmons fr series rims are some of the sexiest wheels EVER

[EDManual]

Check this page out for cars with simmons that look awesome! :
http://www.performancegarage.com.au/...-retro-revival

[blackdodge]

I might be keen on those... where are you located?

[Cobramad]

Great Old-skool Aussie wheel from back in the day. I could only dream of owning a set as they were always expensive. Twelve hungee is a fair price for what is now a collectable wheel.

[Dirty HO]

I have a set of 16 inch f90's on my XW and I love em. Really want to put a set on my van when I finish it. Awesome wheels.

[XR27]

I think there very cool today!!
In the late 80's I couldn't afford them for my xb,
this year I am going to get a set of fr19's for my AU
Your rims are worth the $1200!!

[XD 351 Ute]

Yep, they're still cool, and unfortunately we are getting old too.........

Ed

[wrongwaynorris]

Originally Posted by XD 351 Ute

Yep, they're still cool, and unfortunately we are getting old too.........

Ed

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhsh

[GQ_Smooth]

Had a set of gold Simmons on my Alfa GTV back in the day. When the car wasn't in the shop, it was the coolest thing back in the day

[Full Noise]

A few years back I had OM 18’s with polished centres on one of my utes. They were awesome.

[ZA-289]

15's arent cool on anything made after 1985. Now its all 19's and 20s

[Thornie]

I sold my 15inch b45's last year for 1100 dollars and they were in pretty average condition full refurb set your looking at 3-5 grand.

[becko27]

Yes they are cool.
Just bought my fourth set for my BA XR8. Love them.

[John G]

Stripped down my F90's and got the centers 22 crt gold plated. When ever I take it out I always get asked about the wheels. Simmons are are timeless wheel that always seem to hold their value.
I would love you B45's , they look wicked with the centers painted the same as the car's duco.
Don't give them away.