Icon Vector 5 (2 Viewers)

[DDMSteve]

I ordered a full set of 5 in bronze from Discount Tire on the 15th of January. They estimated 4-6 weeks out at the time of ordering. The only consolation on the wait is that 4Wheel Parts have just started advertising the wheels at $247.99 each and I was able to get Discount to price match on my outstanding order. I am hoping they show up soon. The wheels and tires on the 570 I just bought are heinous

 

[AnyMal]

I ordered a full set of 5 in bronze from Discount Tire on the 15th of January. They estimated 4-6 weeks out at the time of ordering. The only consolation on the wait is that 4Wheel Parts have just started advertising the wheels at $247.99 each and I was able to get Discount to price match on my outstanding order. I am hoping they show up soon. The wheels and tires on the 570 I just bought are heinous

Correct, and great deal!

 

[BadReligion]

I ordered a full set of 5 in bronze from Discount Tire on the 15th of January. They estimated 4-6 weeks out at the time of ordering. The only consolation on the wait is that 4Wheel Parts have just started advertising the wheels at $247.99 each and I was able to get Discount to price match on my outstanding order. I am hoping they show up soon. The wheels and tires on the 570 I just bought are heinous

Don't hold your breath. I have a set on backorder from DT going back to last fall....and 9 months with another vendor. Supposedly a container just came in and my order with DT has an allocation. They are thinking another 4 weeks before they hit the store. I did put a set of titanium V5s on my 100 series and they look great, so it will be worth the wait. Not many other bronze wheel options out there....unless you like simulated beadlocks

 

[desmocruiser]

I ordered a Bronze set in August directly from Icon and received within a week, despite a message that indicated 4-6 weeks.

They had a big Black Friday sale and indicated they were in stock, I went to order a 5th for a spare and they indicated they were in stock. I got busy with Thanksgiving festivities and forgot about it until a couple weeks ago when they sent a direct discount offer, they then showed backordered with no ET.

 

[BeachCruzer]

I ordered a Bronze set in August directly from Icon and received within a week, despite a message that indicated 4-6 weeks.

They had a big Black Friday sale and indicated they were in stock, I went to order a 5th for a spare and they indicated they were in stock. I got busy with Thanksgiving festivities and forgot about it until a couple weeks ago when they sent a direct discount offer, they then showed backordered with no ET.

That’s not encouraging

 

[MondayTX]

Any update on your ETA? Ordered mine (bronze) at the same time directly from Icon. Just spoke with them on Friday and they said they’re looking like second week of March before they ship. I have resisted buying something else in the interim because I know I’d regret it. They really are the best looking wheels I’ve seen on an LX/LC.

I went with Method 703’s instead as I could get them right away and wanted to get my wheels and tires done at same times as my lift and alignment. Discount worked with me a bit on the price difference. I’m very happy with the 703’s.

 

[LCPOWCREW]

I went with Method 703’s instead as I could get them right away and wanted to get my wheels and tires done at same times as my lift and alignment. Discount worked with me a bit on the price difference. I’m very happy with the 703’s.

What size tires did you end up going with on the 703’s?

 

[DDMSteve]

That is not very encouraging to hear. I am hoping the reason some retailers are offering discounts is to get a back order list built up because inventory is coming online soon. Doesn't make a ton of sense to put things on sale that are not in stock or going to be stock for months. Who knows though - companies have done dumber things.

 

[MondayTX]

What size tires did you end up going with on the 703’s?

285/75/17 Toyo AT3, very happy with those too!

 

[desmocruiser]

That is not very encouraging to hear. I am hoping the reason some retailers are offering discounts is to get a back order list built up because inventory is coming online soon. Doesn't make a ton of sense to put things on sale that are not in stock or going to be stock for months. Who knows though - companies have done dumber things.

Seems many business models have recalibrated to selling items before they arrive and shipping them out as soon as, eliminating inventory carrying costs etc.

Figure it costs 25% to stock an item and you can sell out if you offer 15% off, you just made another 10%+ net profit!!!

 

[LCPOWCREW]

285/75/17 Toyo AT3, very happy with those too!

Toyo AT3's have been the best tire so far on the beast for highway, offroad, and snow. Planning on going with the same tire. How much trimming did you have to do to fit the 285/75/17s? Did you relo your KDSS? Any regrets about not sizing down to a 285/70/17 performance/gearing wise?

 

[MondayTX]

Toyo AT3's have been the best tire so far on the beast for highway, offroad, and snow. Planning on going with the same tire. How much trimming did you have to do to fit the 285/75/17s? Did you relo your KDSS? Any regrets about not sizing down to a 285/70/17 performance/gearing wise?

Removed front mud flaps, and also installed an Ironman front bumper, that might have helped with the front side. Other than that had a good alignment done. No rubbing KDSS that I can feel in the steering wheel.

No regrets on the size. Power and braking are better than I expected, I was worried about those. I went from D load stock size KO2’s, and they ride pretty similar in E load with the extra sidewall. I drive a lot for work and have been really happy with how it handles on the highway.

Only downside is MPG! Getting 14 vs. 17 with stock size KO2’s and 19 with stock size Michelin LTX’s that I bought it with. But it’s worth it!

 

[AnyMal]

Removed front mud flaps, and also installed an Ironman front bumper, that might have helped with the front side. Other than that had a good alignment done. No rubbing KDSS that I can feel in the steering wheel.

No regrets on the size. Power and braking are better than I expected, I was worried about those. I went from D load stock size KO2’s, and they ride pretty similar in E load with the extra sidewall. I drive a lot for work and have been really happy with how it handles on the highway.

Only downside is MPG! Getting 14 vs. 17 with stock size KO2’s and 19 with stock size Michelin LTX’s that I bought it with. But it’s worth it!

A real world gps/gallons calculation might make you feel better. Youre going more miles than your trip computer thinks.

 

[BeachCruzer]

Don't hold your breath. I have a set on backorder from DT going back to last fall....and 9 months with another vendor. Supposedly a container just came in and my order with DT has an allocation. They are thinking another 4 weeks before they hit the store. I did put a set of titanium V5s on my 100 series and they look great, so it will be worth the wait. Not many other bronze wheel options out there....unless you like simulated beadlocks

Yes…tons of options if you like simulated beadlocks. I don’t care for them and hoping that trend is on the way out. They remind me of the bedazzled jeans that finally died everywhere except your local Harley dealership. And before any Harley riders get their sleeveless button downs in a wad, I’m one of you and will be riding down to Bike Week in March.

 

[Killacaviar]

Im very stupid but how is it possible any 110mm bore wheel wont pass through the factory lug lift bracket?
I did not know this was an issue... Is it just the outer contour and deep offset?

Look at the bore of the end cap. It’s significantly smaller than 110mm. That’s the issue.

 

[AnyMal]

Look at the bore of the end cap. It’s significantly smaller than 110mm. That’s the issue.

I did, and i kinda likes it. Haha

 

[JZinNM]

I installed a set of Vector 5's this week and they completely changed the look of my 200. I went with 285/70/17 Bridgestone Revo 3 tires. I had these tires on my 100 and like how they ride. They're the lightest E rated tires I could find. I ordered from goturbo.net and they showed up the very next day. I called them before ordering to make sure they had some "in stock". They actually ship from warehouses across the country. My set came from a warehouse about 15 miles from my house.

 

[DDMSteve]

I installed a set of Vector 5's this week and they completely changed the look of my 200. I went with 285/70/17 Bridgestone Revo 3 tires. I had these tires on my 100 and like how they ride. They're the lightest E rated tires I could find. I ordered from goturbo.net and they showed up the very next day. I called them before ordering to make sure they had some "in stock". They actually ship from warehouses across the country. My set came from a warehouse about 15 miles from my house.

What color did you get?

 

[thammer62]

I installed a set of Vector 5's this week and they completely changed the look of my 200. I went with 285/70/17 Bridgestone Revo 3 tires. I had these tires on my 100 and like how they ride. They're the lightest E rated tires I could find. I ordered from goturbo.net and they showed up the very next day. I called them before ordering to make sure they had some "in stock". They actually ship from warehouses across the country. My set came from a warehouse about 15 miles from my house.

Changes the look - are you saying for the better

 

[JZinNM]

Changes the look - are you saying for the better

Changes the look - are you saying for the better

Yes, it improved the look substantially. The wheels are out 1.4 inches which provides a better stance for the curve in the side of the body.