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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:54 am Post subject: Worth of INTERCEPTOR Wheels? |
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picked up a set of (3)
1-6" wide and 2 5.5" wide
4x130 bolt pattern
wondering if they are still desirable and what they are worth about?
probably not going to use them as i have a T3 and a T4
but...
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ecdez Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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I had a set of 8"ers on my bug about 15 years ago
<--------- see avatar
I still like them but I couldn't tell you if they are worth anything. You don't see many around so they may be worth something to someone. Since you do not have a complete set, it may prove challenging to sell. _________________ Type 1 - '68, '74
Type 2 - '69, '79
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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im trying to buy 1 or sell the three
as Low offset as they have
im wanting to see if they will fit my 411
im going to try a front and back and take some pics
hopefully they will look cool
i just couldnt let them go to scrap being Rare!
im hoping "Ratlookvw" gets ahold of me with some info
he has a HUGE wheel collection
I COuld of swore there was 1-2 websites that had pics and little info about strange vw wheels _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
Me of Course wrote: |
Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
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ecdez Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:58 am Post subject: |
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My 412 has small button head bolts on the rear drums that would prevent these wheels from sitting correctly against the hub. The 411 may be different.
They'd definately look cool if you could get them on. _________________ Type 1 - '68, '74
Type 2 - '69, '79
Type 3 - '66 Fasty
Type 4 - '74 412 |
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:03 am Post subject: |
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if your talking about the round topped bolts with alen key holes
they are on ALL ACVWs
but they can be removed (permanently)
as the lugs will hold the drum to the rear
im going to slip 2 of them on today and see what the offset looks like in the rear
ill post some pics _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
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Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
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ecdez Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'd like to see that.
My 412 had aluminum slots on the rear. I thought it looked pretty cool, for a T4 that is.
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Type 2 - '69, '79
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73 KAFER Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2007 Posts: 1385 Location: St. Marys, Pa.
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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they are on ALL ACVWs
but they can be removed (permanently)
as the lugs will hold the drum to the rear
What am I missing here. Is this something common on othert than bugs?
Just never saw them
Mark _________________ 1973 Beetle
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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I've never seen them on Fords/Chevys etc. I've discarded them off my squarebacks when necessary. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
Me of Course wrote: |
Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
PS4 "NKOGNEATO"
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ecdez Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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Nice man!
Needs to come down a little in the front though; but that applies to all of them _________________ Type 1 - '68, '74
Type 2 - '69, '79
Type 3 - '66 Fasty
Type 4 - '74 412 |
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73 KAFER Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2007 Posts: 1385 Location: St. Marys, Pa.
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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im really starting to dig these wheels
there is 1 other ad on here for intercptors
He WTB 1-2 of them
Maybe i can get him to sell me his
Have a 5 set so i can have a Spare Tire with the same wheel
and YES i need to do something to the front
heres what im thinking
but this low might not be very easy
_________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
Me of Course wrote: |
Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
PS4 "NKOGNEATO" |
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73 KAFER Samba Member
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:09 am Post subject: |
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no its photoshoped
im great at it
the front is a 135r15
you can see the edge of the wheel past the rubber
i have 2 185/65s and 4 165s
if i think the 165s will hold i will temp use those
just found a guy in pheonix with 7 T4s
so hopefully a couple new things including a hood and front suspension(im going to cut the others temporarily..as i really never drive her)
but soon she will be on the road for shows at least _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
Me of Course wrote: |
Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
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Urban Hobo Samba Member
Joined: March 27, 2011 Posts: 10 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:54 pm Post subject: Interceptor rims |
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I just purchased a '67 bug that has a set of Interceptors on it. The geltleman I purchased it from said the rims were rare as the company that mfg them CMT (he was't 100% sure on mfg) was sued by EMPI for patend infringment. He claimed they were worth something in the neighborhood of $800.00 for a set of 4. I haven't had much luck confirming anything regarding the mfg, history or value of the rims.
I'd appreciate any information anyone can add to the story[/img][/url] |
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73 KAFER Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Personally, I don't think they are worth $800. What size are the rims? 7" or wider are worth a bit more money than say 6 x15s which I have a set of of sitting in my basement and they are like new. They are not really that sought after, although alot of people like them ( heavy ) rims.
Mark _________________ 1973 Beetle
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Urban Hobo Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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Mark, thanks for your input. I'm not really familiar with these rims and was trying to track down info based on a fragmented story.
If I'm hearing correctly, the rims are somewhat popular, but hard to come by as they haven't been produced for a while. As far as value, it's more a a supply/demand issue vs. a "wow!, these are so rare and highly prized/sought after", that the price is driven up.
I like the looks, but have not decided whether I'll keep them (or keep them on the car) as I decide what changes I'll make as I begin to make the car my own. I thought it prudent to try and unravel the facts before selling some priceless gem for a few bucks. _________________ John |
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73 KAFER Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Yes John, you are correct. I like those rims myself and keeping mine for a rainy day project someday. It has been many years since they have been produced and I am not familiar with the EMPI lawsuit.
Good luck with your project.
Mark _________________ 1973 Beetle
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soundcatcher Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2005 Posts: 162 Location: Horsham, England
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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:54 am Post subject: |
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I know this is a bit of a dead thread... I've got a set of these on a Malibu Super Speedster ( BGW Spectre Kit) that was imported to the UK a decade or so ago...
Be great to find the original manufacturers name... I think they were imported into the UK in the early 90's by Cyclone wheels and branded over here as Cyclone Interceptors.. |
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dlj1871 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Worth of INTERCEPTOR Wheels? |
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I have a set of 15 x 8 or 15 x 7 (I cant really tell) on all four corners of my 71' standard bug. They are over 20-years old. I know they are rare cause I have not see anywhere they were sold recently. Others have mentioned they are a heavy wheel, but I really like the look of them. And....they are very wide with an offset that look good to me.
They are so wide, that widened fenders were needed just to cover them up.
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