Emailed tire rack yesterday but no response as yet. I've heard about SSR going into bankruptcy (allegedly), but that could be reorganization for all I know - - - want to know if the SSR comps are still available - (or GT1s for that matter) - anybody know? Want 16 X 7 inch.

Thanks

 

Wow, I hope so! I just bought a set 3 weeks ago from Tire Rack.

Alex? Now would be good time to offer some reassuring words

 

As far as I know SSR comps are still available and should continue to be.

 

The Comp is definitely still available and should continue to be. The GT1 seems to be in short supply. I get the feeling that it might be going away.


On a somewhat related subject, I did a quick search for SSR GT1, just to verify that I was thinking about the right wheel, and came across this page:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/ssr/ssr.jsp

I've never heard of the Comp-X wheel that tirerack has listed. It's just a fully painted Comp. Does anyone know if these are available yet? People have been wanting access to something like this for a long time.

 

What I heard was SSR was done and stopped producing any batches of wheels.
*not confirmed.

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...&highlight=ssr

 

Where is Alex or anyone else at Tire Rack? C'mon guys, let us know what is up.

 

I myself just ordered ONE SSR Comp Anthracite 17x7.5 today as I bent a wheel.

I asked Lynn (x290) about SSR's bankruptcy and she said something along the lines that they are now under a restructuring plan. They filed for bankruptcy protection so that their creditors wouldn't shut them down.

They should still be good to go unless they did not come up with a good restructuring plan!

 

Just got email response from Alex @ TireRack, & he says SSR purchased by Tanabe & not going anywhere . . .

 

From what little I understand about Japanese businesses, it could be pretty hard for them to actually go out of business. I think the government allows them quite a bit of protection.

We'll see. I'd think that the sales of Comp wheels could keep a small company in business by itself.

 

Actually, the Japanese government and Finance ministry are forcing banks and businesses to be more fiscally responsible, and stop bailing out non-performing loans, and the companies that made them.

If these economic reforms don't continue, Japan's recession will.

Of course, SSR has great brand recognition, and it's market position will help it stay viable, as long it becomes fiscally responsible after it's restructuring plan takes effect.

Cheers,
Matthew Z.

 

since , oh, I guess, the 80s?????

Matt

 

SSr is staying steadfast and stong. I have been asked not to post on their future status yet, so I havent. Tanabe is the new father - that I will confirm!

GT1's are a style that will no longer be produced.

Alex