What wheels are these?

Post by **bikermike** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:20 pm

Can anyone identify these wheels? Any guesss on vintage? 70's/80's maybe

4 x 114.3mm
6.5" x 14"

I'm considering some options for a 2nd set of wheels.
Thanks.

Post by **dbrick** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:59 pm

Those are really nice. If they are what I think they are, they are a pretty rare set of Westerns, in the cyclone/turbine family or a clone. any markings on the back?
If you decide not to use them, Richard may be interested, or if not, I'll make you a deal

Post by **bikermike** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:25 am

I cleaned up the wheels and test fit them on Sunday. The only markings on the mounting pad on the back side looked like "44" or "hh". I haven't found anything online yet that looks like them

I measured them as 6"x14" with a 2.75" backspace. With the currently mounted 195/70/14 vintage Pirelli Cinturato P3's the tire sits too close to the inside of the rear passenger side fender.

Alvin stopped by and offered some advice. We're thinking 185/65/14's might be the way to go. I found some good pricing on some Falken Ziex ZE-912's that I'm considering.

I have attached some pics below. I welcome feedback / comments. Thanks.

new wheels sm5.jpg

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new wheels sm4.jpg

pebbles · Post by **pebbles** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:52 am

ALVIN DOESN'T KNOW????????

Those look great on your car!!

I like a 185 on a 6in rim.

I have no idea what they may be, but they look very expensive, maybe a classic Shelby? Are the knockoffs tin, cast or plastic?

Post by **tjp** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:30 am

Wow! Love the look!

Post by **bikermike** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:22 pm

The knockoffs are cast and chromed. They are threaded.

Alvin · Post by **Alvin** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:57 pm

i was stumped! maybe spriso knows

i think they are perfect offset and i really like the look, the chrome/black looks great with the silver and chrome body trim

and knock-offs finish them off nicely, i was blown away that they were threaded
i prefer these over the turbines

fixitman04 · Post by **fixitman04** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:51 pm

oddly enough they remind me of a 70's toyota wheel.

i like them!

jamesw · Post by **jamesw** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:48 pm

What paint code is that car? It's gorgeous.

Cheers
James

Post by **bikermike** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:55 pm

Thanks. The receipt I have from the previous owner states they matched the original #666 paint. The white balance in the photos may be off a bit due to a mix of flourescent lights and flash.

Datsun.David · Post by **Datsun.David** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:09 pm

They definitely look beautiful - I'm a Panasport guy, but those are sweet and I'm sure the only ones you will see. They are sort of a nice balance of American Muscle style flair and 70's Euro... I had a pair of Carroll Shelby's that were similar but without the knock offs. The Shelby's were stamped pretty obviously on the back though...

Post by **notoptoy** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:40 pm

I like them, and it's cool that no one else will have a set!

pebbles · Post by **pebbles** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:13 am

May be something here
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Post by **Linda** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:31 am

Good link for the WIKI wheel guide

Linda

fj20spl311 · Post by **fj20spl311** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:12 pm

Maybe Enkei Baja

Datsun Roadster Forum-311s.org

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