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Hello all - I’m wondering if anyone else is having issues getting Jongbloed wheels, specifically SPB wheels. I ordered a pair of black wheels over two months ago and still no wheels. Latest estimate is August - September, maybe. WTH Jongbloed.
First world problem, I know, but it’s a little frustrating. I also remember the assurances from Jongbloed back in 2019 when they were negotiating to get this sole supplier tied up with PCA. “Supply will not be an issue.”
I get it, they’re made in China to keep cost down. And then they’re shipped to Florida. And then finally to California. There are plenty of manufacturers in China or other countries capable of making wheels. Or even better, bring manufacturing back to Morgan Hill like the rest of your wheels. At this point I’d pay more if I could just get them. Be forewarned, next rant may be the price increase. :-)
How long does PCA stick with a supplier who can’t supply? I’ll ask John G.
Interesting you bring this up….I sent a wheel to them back in December to be rebuilt. Calls and emails at least once a week, if not twice, have gone unanswered. Last I heard from Ryan was in January saying he was “a few weeks behind”…
I also have a set ordered, as a team member of a large pipe manufacturing group. We have also experienced supply chain issue, but also understand we have to support the market otherwise our partners will go elsewhere. PCA has unfortunately sole sourced their SPB wheel supplier, shock supplier, etc. which does not allow the user any options.
Gents, I think you must be referring with the availability of the Spec Boxster wheel (SPB). A flow formed, one piece wheel, to replace the ever diminishing supply of stock wheels. I just spoke with Ryan and there are indeed supply chain issues. Fulfilling orders for PCA is paramount and and it looks like stock will be replenished in August.
Ok, maybe I am partial, but I have used Jongbloed three piece 305 Aero in BMW Club Racing, United States Touring Car, and NASA WERC series. Lot's of P1 finishes and two championships. Hang in there! BKOVAC is spot on. PCA had a lot of choices before the pandemic, and chose Jongbloed to support the series. None of us could have seen our current shortages and labor issues.
Yeah, sounds very much like a supply chain issue that's even worst for the spec wheel; I got a set of full-up custom one-off Jongbloed wheels for my P2 this year, and it did take a little back-and-forth, in particular one rim half was slow to arrive delaying completion of the one last wheel... and that's all US-produced stuff... if they're making them abroad and shipping, yeah, nothing is happening on schedule at this point. But the supply chain is slowly refilling and getting back up to speed...
I am also using Jongbloed wheels on my SP3 car. Ordered an extra set early this year, and Ryan promised to have them in time for the Watkins Glen race earlier this year. Supply issues etc, caused delays for sure. I called a few times as the race came closer. He ended up overnight shipping them to me straight to the track and I was able to use them that weekend.
Mine are not SPB, they are the custom wheels from our 914 that he made the barrels for years ago. One got damaged from my wreck at Summit last year.
Trust me, I get it about supply chain issues as we have outstanding back orders with just about every one of our vendors….some dating back to January. But no response to dozens of emails and phone calls is unacceptable. I would be out of business in short order if I did that.
Last edited by NaroEscape; 07-01-2021 at 01:08 PM.
Another big bottleneck is the unloading and loading of freight in the Harbor, off my coast I can see all the ships outside Long Beach, CA. waiting to be off loaded in the Harbor due to the decreased activity by the longshoreman due to COVID.
I just talked to Ryan - as I assumed material and labor bottlenecks with suppliers is really screwing up his business and he's trying the best he can. I explained my frustration was not as much with the time, but with the lack of communication. . We're all good now.
He does great work and makes awesome wheels (its what we have on our new SPC car too). So yeah...my little one not-his custom wheel undoubtedly takes a back seat to large supplier orders - or even you SPB guys that buy full sets, but he said he'd get it knocked out as soon as he can fit it in.
This past year+ has been very tough on all of us....especially us little guys.
Excellent news Bob! I hope your repair is turned around quickly. On another note, getting quality help is difficult as well. Ryan has been working long very long hours. I've been there. Done that too!
Thanks, guys. All good points. I fully appreciate what some businesses are going through these days. As some have mentioned, communication goes a long way in keeping buyers aware and expectations managed.
06-30-2021, 06:26 PM
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