Is there a real market for banded steels?

[filthy]

Hey guys and gals, I've been wondering how much of a market there is for banded steels....I know about wide-wheels etc and I know that people ask about them on various forums all the time, but would those people put their money where their mouths are?

I was chatting to my engineering guys today about it and they can band them no problem...now, I trust these guys implicitly to do a top notch job as they're right at the top of their game and do a lot of OEM work for various car manufacturers, so there's no concerns as to the quality or the safety of the work

I haven't got to talking about prices yet, but I'll be looking at undercutting the competition .....I'm gonna get a set made for myself and then I'll decide for sure if I'm gonna go through with it, but for now, I'm just gauging interest

So...any thoughts?

[Andy!]

I'm not sure there would be a huge market. That said, the only thing stopping me getting some is the price, seems a lot for a fairly straightforward bit of engineering.

[spunkymonkey]

I'm not sure there would be a huge market. That said, the only thing stopping me getting some is the price, seems a lot for a fairly straightforward bit of engineering.

+1

You see guys on ed38 selling them for like £600 which seems a lot considering they are 2nd hand. They look cool when painted right though!!

[filthy]

Yeah, that is a lot of money! I'm more realistic with my prices! Theres a guy on volkszone trying to get £1000 for a set!!!!!!!! 

[Diamond Hell]

I think two years ago, maybe there was.

In today's economic climate, I think you'll be swamped with proverbial tyre kickers and time-wasters.

[Wayne]

I think the biggest issue is a lot of people believe they are illegal.

[--Dubber789--]

When i finally get a mk2 these will be the first things i purchase, i dont no why but i just love them

Ive seen a mk2 on here, it has small bumpers and banded steelies ..  i just love it.

[rob026]

I love them would have a set if it didnt cost so much, there well over priced

[filthy]

Thanks for all the input guys, some valid points there, I'll get my own set made up and I'll keep you all posted!