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Sat May 31, 2014 4:16 am

I've always been a fan of the Mooneyes Speedmaster wheels. I never wanted to bight the bullet though.

I guess the copyrights are null and void when it comes to wheels these days because it seems more and more copies are coming out here lately.

Not complaining...just stating. :wink:

CIP1 now offers an SS Super Speed wheel.. which is a dead ringer for the Speedmasters.

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?search=cip+ss&Submit=

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Sat May 31, 2014 8:35 am

Damn, I like these and they come in a 5x130 bolt pattern.

Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:33 am

Wow. 1/2 price of the mooneyes. Bet it's the same manufacturer.

Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:36 am

Tom N. wrote: Wow. 1/2 price of the mooneyes. Bet it's the same manufacturer.

Id bet you're right.
I think the Moon Speedmasters are originally from Japan...

Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:04 am

I live about 40 miles from Cip1's office and I'm tempted to give them a call and ask if I can come by for a look (and maybe a weigh).
I've had my American Eagle repo Fuchs' on my Intermeccanica 356 for a number of years and wouldn't mind a change.

Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:40 am

Glad I sold my speedmasters when I did....

Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:48 am

That is a good looking rim.

Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:26 am

Damn, now they're on sale at Cip1.
Very tempting.

Edit: I just found out they weight 18lb each. :x

Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:03 pm

I'll wait for the 17" version... :lol:

Sat Jun 14, 2014 12:22 pm

Crankey wrote: I'll wait for the 17" version... :lol:

Can you imagine what those suckers would weigh. :)

Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:06 am

I just saw them today and was thinking "DAMMIT". I've got a full set of chrome Speedmaster's sitting in my dining room waiting to go on. And now If I'd have waited till I actually needed them they'd be 1/2 the price.

Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:11 am

Running them on my bastard build - Vert Convert:

Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:25 am

Tikitime, nice wheels! Do you have a side-shot photo you could post?

Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:38 am

^Here ya go:

Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:09 am

i have real speedmasters the finish looks a bit different, but for cip's price who cares lol.
I bet CIp are NOT the same manufacturer. I doubt moons come from china….

Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:03 pm

The Chinese have cornered the wheel market, so even OEM wheels come from China now.

Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:34 pm

Thanks tikitime. I think they would look great on my 356 replica.

Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:33 pm

Just received mine today from CIP1. 17" wide 5 for my DC. Really nice in my opinion!!!!

Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:52 pm

Looks pretty nice... Post a pic once mounted on your Double Cab..

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Fri Aug 22, 2014 5:59 pm

FINALLY - something different that is freaking cool and even looks good in a 4 bolt.....Now I just have to plan another build around those wheels......Just don't tell Cindy... :twisted: