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my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:00 pm
by JDeatsch
aren't here yet but since I was told I couldn't have Panasports or Mini-lites...........
This is what I bought.
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:33 pm
by Alvin
IMHO the stock wheels look better. Your roadster, right:
We have an entire thread dedicated to period/authentic wheel options:
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=5787
what is your budget? At ~$400 you could be rocking Libras, Rotas, and yes even Panasports
All pointless though if the AR Estrella is what you desire
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:35 pm
by JDeatsch
sigh.
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:10 pm
by spl310
Who nixed the panasport type wheels?
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:13 pm
by JDeatsch
It was one of those New Joisey radicals.
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:30 pm
by notoptoy
I like them, don't let the wheel snobs get you down!! Your car, your choice - do what you want!!
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:32 pm
by JDeatsch
notoptoy wrote:I like them, don't let the wheel snobs get you down!! Your car, your choice - do what you want!!
Why thank you good Sir.
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:41 pm
by notoptoy
Just make sure you get center caps!
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 6:44 pm
by JDeatsch
Awwww shucks, why do I need those? I rather like the lug nuts showing..........
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:38 pm
by Alvin
notoptoy wrote:I like them, don't let the wheel snobs get you down!! Your car, your choice - do what you want!!
Obviously he could not "do what he wanted". I am just trying to help. Too many people fall into the "real wheels are too expensive" mindset.
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:50 pm
by carlkaty
Good choice. I like the looks of covered nuts.
I meant, Oh never mind
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:58 pm
by JDeatsch
well, THAT lowered the level Carl.
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:03 pm
by msampsel
Jim ztrikes me az the kind who does what he wants!
The wheels are an interesting and attractive choice!
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:43 pm
by Roman
Too late, and yeah we are an opinionated bunch. But....
Those wheels would be great on a Honda.
Roadster???? Nah.
Sorry
Re: my new wheels...
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:10 pm
by Alvin
1) Have you test-fitted the wheels? What size/offset did you get?
2) Are you aware these are typically mounted to FWD vehicles? This could mean caliper clearance issues, and leaf springs issues depending on specs!
3) Have you tested front center cap/lug nut cover clearance over the roadster's front hubs?
Here's a visual to help: these are all FWD cars with Estrellas and high offset wheels (almost +35mm). Even some RWD cars (ie MIata) call for +38-40mm. Roadsters on the other hand need relatively low offset, close to +15mm.
If you have any questions, just ask away! It's not about "wheel snobbery"....it's about putting the right set of wheels on your roadster!