Performance Machine Truck Wheels

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09-27-2014, 08:19 PM
JeepLab

Performance Machine Truck Wheels

Yep gbaumann suggested them.... I couldnt resist.

Something about a set of wheels that NO ONE has....yet.

If you know motorcycles, you probably know performance machine. They have an extensive line of motorcycle wheels, each is its own work of art. Now they are starting truck wheels, and they have only a few options available, but the assortment of motorcycle wheels, leads one to believe this is a company to watch for innovations in truck wheels in the future.

Here is some cool stuff of theirs....
09-27-2014, 08:29 PM
JeepLab

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PM Truck Wheels come in 3 options.

Chrome, Contrast cut, or Black Ops.

Chrome, is obviously chrome.

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Contrast cut, is black powder coated and then the design is cut into the wheel. So you will see the edge of bare metal, against the black.

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Black ops, is a black anodized style. It features, gloss black sections, and also matte black sections. not because of a different color, matte vs. gloss, its because of the texture of the wheel under the anodizing.

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all are super cool, tell me what you think!
09-27-2014, 08:44 PM
Pznivy

OMG!

Is BB going to wear these? Are we picking which?
09-27-2014, 08:45 PM
gbaumann

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I think the alternate space on the Heathen looks suspiciously like the Jeep Lab beaker. I say call 'em up and have them custom cut you a set with the logo and name them Dr. Jeckyll. And you're the one and only customer allowed go buy them.

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09-27-2014, 08:49 PM
Pznivy

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Originally Posted by gbaumann

I think the alternate space on the Heathen looks suspiciously like the Jeep Lab beaker. I say call 'em up and have them custom cut you a set with the logo and name them Dr. Jeckyll. And you're the one and only customer allowed go buy them.

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Total X2 on this. Betty with custom flasks in the wheel. Awsome. They would have to be the last wheels BB ever wears.
09-27-2014, 09:06 PM
FLIPmeOVER

Saw the facebook post and got here as fast as I could!

gbaumann said they were $800! They are SIIIIICK! weight? (i know they must be light. BB has an eating anorexia!)

Whats the style that we should expect?

if they are not picked yet...Im going to totally go against everyone else and say GET CHROME!

Everyone will say get contrast cut im sure.

Chrome might be heavier...?
09-27-2014, 09:11 PM
JeepLab

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbaumann

I think the alternate space on the Heathen looks suspiciously like the Jeep Lab beaker. I say call 'em up and have them custom cut you a set with the logo and name them Dr. Jeckyll. And you're the one and only customer allowed go buy them.

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That would be cool, Maybe in the future, custom cutting will become an option. In a video you can see the PM guys testing the wheels with machines bashing them while they spin, so I'd guess that they have to test every design to that standard. So it would be a pain to test each design that way. And expensive.
09-27-2014, 09:14 PM
JeepLab

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Originally Posted by FLIPmeOVER

Saw the facebook post and got here as fast as I could!

gbaumann said they were $800! They are SIIIIICK! weight? (i know they must be light. BB has an eating anorexia!)

Whats the style that we should expect?

if they are not picked yet...Im going to totally go against everyone else and say GET CHROME!

Everyone will say get contrast cut im sure.

Chrome might be heavier...?

The wheels weigh 29 lbs. They are 17x9s with 4.5" backspace.

They will fit BB's new steering components. We are about to enter the last level of suspension.... Until JP at RK dreams something new up.
09-27-2014, 09:18 PM
FLIPmeOVER

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Originally Posted by JeepLab

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BFG KM2 sighting! great minds....
09-27-2014, 09:41 PM
Pznivy

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Originally Posted by FLIPmeOVER

if they are not picked yet...Im going to totally go against everyone else and say GET CHROME!

this guy got it right. You want to do something unexpected with a prototype wheel no one's seen? get it in chrome. old skool!

they really all look great. Those contrast cut "heathens" may be the most beautiful wheel ive ever seen, but im not sure that level of beauty belongs in the mud and rocks that you guys are going to put it through.

That race style would look great. And the chrome with the matte machined areas will draw a crowd i bet. People have seen the cutting a black wheel to show the base metal, its cool but not ground breaking. No one has ever seen a chrome wheel "contrast cut".

The chrome will be tougher than powder coat also. So if you grind it against stuff...and with 17x9s... you will hit the rim.
09-27-2014, 09:56 PM
JeepLab

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here is a close up on a Race Wheel, Contrast cut.

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09-27-2014, 10:03 PM
Pznivy

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Originally Posted by JeepLab

here is a close up on a Race Wheel, Contrast cut.

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Those are cool too.
09-28-2014, 02:45 PM
Rexx19

Glad this decision isnt up to me. I would say go with wantever is going to be most durable.
09-28-2014, 04:21 PM
WhiteRavenRR

Well the good thing about a black Jeep is that any of those options will look good.
09-29-2014, 06:55 AM
Snarf77

Will they every make a beadlock? I wonder if they'll ever offer other colors. I know you mentioned custom in the future..
09-30-2014, 10:04 AM
JeepLab

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Originally Posted by Snarf77

Will they every make a beadlock? I wonder if they'll ever offer other colors. I know you mentioned custom in the future..

You looooooooooooove Beadlocks! You have a turbo, keep those wheels light!
09-30-2014, 10:57 AM
Snarf77

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Originally Posted by JeepLab

You looooooooooooove Beadlocks! You have a turbo, keep those wheels light!

in 4 low it won't matter. I'll want to keep the KO2s on the bead as I spin 'em!
10-14-2014, 04:31 PM
JeepLab

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More spy shots from PM truck wheels!

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10-16-2014, 08:53 PM
Rexx19

We gonna see these on a Jeep soon?
10-28-2014, 07:11 PM
FLIPmeOVER

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Originally Posted by Rexx19

We gonna see these on a Jeep soon?

x2. When is this going down? I want to see them weighed!
10-29-2014, 09:42 AM
JeepLab

I keep watching outside for the boxes. They should be here any day.
10-30-2014, 10:15 AM
JeepLab

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Here's a spy shot -

They should be here tomorrow

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11-01-2014, 07:59 PM
JeepLab

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Got them installed!

This is how we rolled in.
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New PM truck wheels getting mounted and balanced
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Back in the garage.
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11-01-2014, 10:52 PM
gbaumann

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Originally Posted by JeepLab

Got them installed!

This is how we rolled in.
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New PM truck wheels getting mounted and balanced
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Back in the garage.
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Stunning!!!
11-05-2014, 10:11 PM
FLIPmeOVER

they really do look good. The welds were sexy too. BB looks great.
11-13-2014, 08:06 PM
JeepLab

Here is the unboxing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwkhglLeSl0
11-15-2014, 05:27 PM
FLIPmeOVER

Let us know how the powdercoat holds up on those. Glossy black is difficult to keep nice.
11-21-2014, 02:51 PM
Rexx19

Give us a video walking around BB. She must look even blacker with these wheels on.
12-27-2014, 07:16 PM
JeepLab

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Originally Posted by Rexx19

Give us a video walking around BB. She must look even blacker with these wheels on.

Ill have that video up in a day or two.

Otherwise, here is the overall view so far. Ive had these wheels on for over a month now and they look great, and have been tough against the salt and debris here in NJ. As far as weight, wheels dont get any lighter than this.

They dont get sexier either. Im very happy with the PMs.
01-11-2015, 06:22 PM
Pznivy

Im saving tor the heathens night now. I love the PM stuff for motorcycles. Really cool designs.

The style BB has is more basic, the Heathens are a work of art.