As much as people denied it would happen, it has. Quote: Simmons Wheels wish to announce that from 30th June 2009 and due to the retirement of the owner, they have ceased manufacture of their range of custom 3 piece wheels. Repairs and servicing of Simmons wheels will continue to be available from: RETRO WHEELS Phone: (02) 9570 3033 Fax: (02) 9570 4055 Mob. [phone removed] [email removed] I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our many customers for their support over the many years. Tony Simmons http://www.simmonswheel.com.au/

I'd like to welcome Charles to what happened 3 weeks ago, give him a hand guys, give him a hand

Err thanks for the heads up Reverstradamous

Oh my lawd. Really? that long ago. I am a terrible person.

You'd think the owner would try and sell on the business or something wouldn't you think rather then just hang up the boots...

re post jackass

Quote: Originally Posted by Dazza102 You'd think the owner would try and sell on the business or something wouldn't you think rather then just hang up the boots... Yeah lots of money to be made ... Still.

Whatttttt? no way!!!!! how can you let this happen dazza??

Quote: Originally Posted by JET-086 Whatttttt? no way!!!!! how can you let this happen dazza?? the man on the phone lied to me... he lied to us all probably gave him a heads up to start looking for another job lol Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

i think simmons already out source someone to make there b45 range someone will pick up the molds dont stress people lets hope we get a fr20 now for 2g also

Quote: Originally Posted by Dazza102 You'd think the owner would try and sell on the business or something wouldn't you think rather then just hang up the boots... I don't know who would buy a local manufacturing business... even at $1,000 a rim there probably still wouldn't be good profit in it

Spotted simmons wheels doubling in price... bah

I heard that FR19s are still being produced new, but the smaller rims arent and this was info passed on via a friend that was looking to buy a set for his Monaro recently.

someone will buy the moulds in time. the moulds are whats worth the money and the rights to the name. tbh simmonds really wouldn't be turning over big $ because they are australian based and have a very limited market. i wouldn't be suprised if TTF or some rubbish chinese brand bought the moulds.

Its a shame he doesnt sell the business, no more brand new FR's. FR's arnt exactly cheap! Now they just might rise even higher in price second hand.

Quote: Originally Posted by SIroller someone will buy the moulds in time. the moulds are whats worth the money and the rights to the name. tbh simmonds really wouldn't be turning over big $ because they are australian based and have a very limited market. i wouldn't be suprised if TTF or some rubbish chinese brand bought the moulds. where do you think simmons were made . australia ???? pre 5 years ago yes . after that china speacial .

I hope someone dosen't do similar copies and downgrade the wheel

Quote: Originally Posted by RJB-223 I hope someone dosen't do similar copies and downgrade the wheel Think that might be a given.. It happens with ROH and such look @ the result.

This sucks!

Seems a $4k investment in some new FR19's could be more than worthwhile.