FORMULA 43 Wheels

[Formula43 Wheel]

Hello Lateral G Forum Members!

Hope you’re having a great Thanksgiving weekend and have been working on your projects. Many of you by now have heard of Formula 43 wheels and that Mark Stielow's Red Devil Camaro has been using the RAD14 18" front and 19" rear wheels this year at many Pro-Touring events, including the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge.

I'm very happy to report after a full season of abuse from Mark and a screaming 800hp LS motor, the RAD14 Formula 43 wheels have performed well above our expectations and are ready for another season!

We’ve been working hard for nearly two years developing the RAD series of wheels in 18" and 19" sizes. We currently have four designs readily available and will be introducing our latest design, the RAD5 (5-spoke) at the PRI show in Orlando on Dec. 1st.

So, what’s the deal with Formula 43? Formula 43 is a specific German "Spin-Form" method for manufacturing the barrels or rim-halves for 2 and 3-piece wheels. We've developed the latest in rim halve technology using decades of experience working with some of the largest wheel manufacturers in the world.

-Hidden hardware using our new exclusive F43 bolts designed specifically for the RAD series of wheels.

-Rotary forged center sections for a circular grain structure for maximum stiffness and long service life.

-Variable pad depths to fine tune individual wheel fitments and brake clearance needs.

-Over 500 center forgings in stock ready for machining and 1200 modular rims halves in stock for quick build times. 3-weeks plus shipping.

-Proudly made in Livonia, Michigan USA! No broker or duty fees for shipping in the US. We can also ship directly to you for International shipments.

-Finish options in powder coating, anodizing, brushed and full polished available.

Pricing starts at $845.00 per wheel for our 18" Club Sport Wheels.

Where do you purchase Formula 43 Wheels? We're proud to have aligned ourselves with Detroit Speed & Engineering for exclusively selling, distributing and using Formula 43 wheels for all Pro-Touring applications. Look for Kyle's 1970 and Stacy's 1969 Camaro to have some new RAD 18" wheels for 2012.

Detroit Speed and their expertise are a great advantage to you in building, tuning or updating your G-Machine. Many of you have or will purchase items from DSE, so ask the experts what's the best wheel fitment for your ride. This takes a lot of guess work out of this sometimes difficult process. You're also welcome, to contact Formula 43 directly with any questions on our wheels, fitment and of course order updates.

I look forward to hearing from everyone in this community!

[Vegas69]

Your build process looks state of the art. Are you planning to disclose the weight of each wheel? I've always liked the techni polish Fikse creates. Do you have any plans to add finishes?

[71RS/SS396]

These are top notch wheels, I ordered a set and I'm very impressed with the quality and quick turn around time.

[Formula43 Wheel]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Your build process looks state of the art. Are you planning to disclose the weight of each wheel? I've always liked the techni polish Fikse creates. Do you have any plans to add finishes?

Yes, we've been working on a full polished center and powder coating finish options. I'll have some photos in a couple of weeks.

Wheel weights are no problem, 10X18 and 12X18 for a Pro-Touring, DSE mini tub, and big big brakes? I'll mock up the wheel tomorrow and post the weights.

We've invested quite a bit of time and thought into our manufacturing process. We just added a vibrating polishing system. This can polish up to a 24" wheel. This can also polish the center section and the great advantage is that it will polish the entire piece, front, back sides, lug pockets, etc.

Formula 43 is one of the very few wheel companies to manufacture it's modular rim halves in house. This is a very unique process of metal forming, that takes years to master the programming. Our equipment, has the ability the record and playback any live changes you made during the CNC process. If you like the changes you made than this is your new program and the machine will repeat the process over and over again.

Just ask Stielow, he's been to our shop many times and it's an amazing process to see live!

[Formula43 Wheel]

Originally Posted by 71RS/SS396

These are top notch wheels, I ordered a set and I'm very impressed with the quality and quick turn around time.

Tim, Thank you for purchasing Formula 43 wheels. We're very excited to see your finished car!

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by Formula43 Wheel

Yes, we've been working on a full polished center and powder coating finish options. I'll have some photos in a couple of weeks.

Wheel weights are no problem, 10X18 and 12X18 for a Pro-Touring, DSE mini tub, and big big brakes? I'll mock up the wheel tomorrow and post the weights.

We've invested quite a bit of time and thought into our manufacturing process. We just added a vibrating polishing system. This can polish up to a 24" wheel. This can also polish the center section and the great advantage is that it will polish the entire piece, front, back sides, lug pockets, etc.

Formula 43 is one of the very few wheel companies to manufacture it's modular rim halves in house. This is a very unique process of metal forming, that takes years to master the programming. Our equipment, has the ability the record and playback any live changes you made during the CNC process. If you like the changes you made than this is your new program and the machine will repeat the process over and over again.

Just ask Stielow, he's been to our shop many times and it's an amazing process to see live!

I really like working with these guys. They are very nice and knowable. I like to swing by the shop and watch them make the wheels. I went down when they were making my centers. I'm mesmerized by shinny objects and big machining centers cranking out parts.

Mark

[Formula43 Wheel]

Originally Posted by Stielow

I really like working with these guys. They are very nice and knowable. I like to swing by the shop and watch them make the wheels. I went down when they were making my centers. I'm mesmerized by shinny objects and big machining centers cranking out parts.

Mark

Thanks for the support Mark!

[Formula43 Wheel]

Here's a sneak peak at our new RAD5 design available in 18" and 19" sizes.

[Ron Fox]

Would like to see more photos of the RAD5 with and without hardware.

Thanks.

[Formula43 Wheel]

Originally Posted by Ron Fox

Would like to see more photos of the RAD5 with and without hardware.

Thanks.

Ron, all of the RAD series of wheels feature the hidden hardware. We've sent the first RAD5 wheels to Orlando for the Performance Racing Industry show this week. I'll get some pics and post later this week when I get down there.

Thanks for your interest!