[Captainofiron]

Has anybody seen these?

http://www.mhtwheels.com/mht-luxury-...el.cfm?id=2782



looks like another Rally II style wheel source.

[Nickv]

Very simliar to the YearOne Rally II and I think the US Mag brand is cheaper.

[Captainofiron]

Originally Posted by Nickv

Very simliar to the YearOne Rally II and I think the US Mag brand is cheaper.

just googled really quick and saw them on Amazon for about $170

[Ken K]

At least they are manufactured in the USA. The repop Americans are not.

[HJones1313]

Noticed these popping up on eBay about two months ago. They're a great-looking wheel, and if you buy a set they can be found for about $150 each.

[The Champ]

It looks like they have a very limited selection of sizes/backspacing.

[gotyorgoat]

There is another guy on here that is running these wheels. 67gto4spd. Sorry for taking the liberty of posting a pic of your car...just trying to help!

[Captainofiron]

Originally Posted by gotyorgoat

There is another guy on here that is running these wheels. 67gto4spd. Sorry for taking the liberty of posting a pic of your car...just trying to help!

that looks great.

only downside I see is the centercap isnt "Pontiac"

wonder if you can retrofit some to fit

[HWYSTR455]

I'd run these or the YOs if they cleared big brakes...

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[72blackbird]

A good buddy let me try his US Mag Bandits on my Bird. Yep- these are going on the car!

Geno

[HJones1313]

They look really sharp.

[Colin70TA]

blackbird, were these 18x9 and 275/40r18 all around? Did you notice them rub anywhere?
Think of purchasing a set as a need 18's not 17's like the YO variety.
Thanks, Colin

[glenn911]

I just ordered these from rons rims on ebay. 17x9 Good bit cheaper than YO's and they are available now.

[Young Pontiac Guy]

LOVE these rims.

[72blackbird]

Originally Posted by Colin70TA

blackbird, were these 18x9 and 275/40r18 all around? Did you notice them rub anywhere?
Think of purchasing a set as a need 18's not 17's like the YO variety.
Thanks, Colin

Hi Colin,
It really all depends what model year your car is, and what suspension is on your ride. The wheels in the pic belong to B. Romero, and it took a bit of work to fit them on this Hotchkis TVS-equipped 77 Esprit. I massaged the seat belt humps with a BFH and the 275/40s just fit in back, but to be honest we'll need to do it a bit more so the tires won't rub in back. The small black Hotchkis springs are also too low for real-world driving (Brian lives in L.A. so he knows how rough the streets are there), so the front coils will also be swapped for taller ones at some point. We also need to cut and roll his wheelwell lips in back for added clearance.



My 72 Esprit was a whole other story- the 18 x 9 Bandits bolted on and fit nicely. I have old school H-O Racing 600 lb. springs up front, and I have excellent tire-wheel lip clearance in front. In back the tires fit perfectly, but the 70-73 wheel well humps aren't as large as later models- I had 3/4"-1" clearance, and could easily have fitted a wheel with a 5.75" backspace there, like a 18 x10. I also cut and rolled my fender lips in the back years ago, so I could even drop the rear 1-2" with no rubbing issues. My Bird also has Moroso solid body mounts, so the subframe deflection should be minimal- I still need to add SFCs. I've ordered a pair of wheels and tires now- once I get the full set on the car I can give a more detailed report on my Bird's response to the new rubber.



Geno

[Zyman]

Originally Posted by Captainofiron

that looks great.

only downside I see is the centercap isnt "Pontiac"

wonder if you can retrofit some to fit

I include this link for illustrative purposes and not to advertise, endorse or comment in any way on the seller. But it looks like attaching PMD center caps should be achievable.

Regarding filament, you can run 285/35/18 rear and 255/40/18 front on the 18x9 rim. If you have a lot of cash and want to go with the forged, you could put 295/35/18 on the rears with a 18x10 rim without mini tubs or rubbing. Please note this is for early 2nd gens prior to the rear seat belt bulge.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x8-17x9-18...item4858dc27de

[DevoBuzz]

Anyone find out how much these wheels weigh?

[Captainofiron]

Originally Posted by Zyman

I include this link for illustrative purposes and not to advertise, endorse or comment in any way on the seller. But it looks like attaching PMD center caps should be achievable.

Regarding filament, you can run 285/35/18 rear and 255/40/18 front on the 18x9 rim. If you have a lot of cash and want to go with the forged, you could put 295/35/18 on the rears with a 18x10 rim without mini tubs or rubbing. Please note this is for early 2nd gens prior to the rear seat belt bulge.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x8-17x9-18...item4858dc27de

Very nice

thanks for posting

[72blackbird]

Originally Posted by DevoBuzz

Anyone find out how much these wheels weigh?

I ordered the 18 x 9 Bandit wheels- I can weigh them as soon as I get them.

Geno

[tolerico]

Best price around:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/CPP-US-Mags-...040136&vxp=mtr


$739 shipped for 18x9 rims from eBay seller "custom-performance-products".