Forgitron aluminum wheels

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  1. MudBug73

    MudBug73 Bobtail Member

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    A friend of mine showed me some 22.5 x 8.25 aluminum wheels made by a US company called Forgitron and I'd never heard of them. He had them set up in his shop and they looked better than the Alcoa's and he swears they are machined wheels. Do any of you use Forgitron or know companies that carry them? Just looking for more information. Thanks
     
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  3. BigSam

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  4. MudBug73

    MudBug73 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the link www.forgitron.com These wheels are made in Camden, South Carolina. I grew up there and never heard of them. Good looking product
     
  5. MudBug73

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    I've asked around and a few people have them and had no problems but most have no clue what I'm talking about. I guess it's just being a newer company but I'd still like to know if anyone is using them or heard of them. Any help would be appreciated.
     
  6. gleeman

    gleeman Bobtail Member

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    We have been selling Forgitron wheels in Austrailia for a while now and have had nothing but praise from our customers. The quality is second to none.
     
  7. blanco

    blanco Road Train Member

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    :rofl: # 1st post
     
  8. MudBug73

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    Thanks for your reply Gleeman

    Blanco, I also am weary of first time posters but I searched and there is actually a truck parts company called Gleeman in Australia. Also noticed that when you Google "Forgitron" this message board thread comes up on the first page.
     
  9. MudBug73

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    Got to see Forgitron at MATS and got some good info. Liked how the machine and polish looked the same.
     
  10. Sanderson Tech

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    MudBug we recently switched from Alcoa to Forgitron and sell quite a few. Yes, their "machine" finish wheel looks polish and it looks really good. Only problems we've had are lead time and lack of market knowledge. We buy from a distributor and it takes them a few weeks to fill our larger orders and almost everyone we sell thinks it's a foreign wheel and are hesitant to buy. Forgitron has no name brand but I think that will change because it's such a good product. I would call some part stores in your area and see if they have any. Ask them to put the Forgitron machine wheel up to a polished wheel. Message me if you have specific questions
     
  11. JAS5

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    Sanderson Tech,
    I was looking at buying this mfg.... are there any good websites to compare prices on this rim?
    Thanks!
     
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