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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Looking for wheels similar to these...

So a member on here has these wheels, which are performance challengers made in Australia. I love the look of them.



The only problem is that they are pretty expensive, and I'm not sure how easily I could get them shipped here. Does anybody know of wheels that are similar to these? Also, what is a good width to go with? I was thinking 15x8 would look nice, or is that too wide? I want to get a good deep dish on the rear, but I'm not sure what offset would be appropriate.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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no 15x8 is not too wide thats about perfect for stock.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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I would also like to know where to get wheels like those. They are beautiful.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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Good looking wheels. Sorry I can't help with you finding them.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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Rumor has it that they will drill holes to individual specifications.

http://www.performancewheels.com.au/...ls_classic.asp
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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If ya really want a set.

PM me your zip code and i'll go down to the supplier in my city and see if I can get a quote from them on the cost of shipping them out to you.

At the moment the exchange rate is pretty good for you...alot better than it was 2 months ago.

Cam...
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WAS:12A
If ya really want a set.

PM me your zip code and i'll go down to the supplier in my city and see if I can get a quote from them on the cost of shipping them out to you.

At the moment the exchange rate is pretty good for you...alot better than it was 2 months ago.

Cam...
That would be awesome man, thanks! I tried emailing them a few weeks ago, but never got a response. You have a PM
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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They look cool. Kinda 80's style.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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those wheels are avail in various offsets and they can drill/supply any stud pattern
they also do a watanabe style called "superlite"
and a race watanabe superlite GTR which is super light
now that aussie dollar has crashed, your price should be heaps better....
http://www.performancewheels.com.au/
if your that keen for them email/PM me
their organisation is in my state/city, and i have sold many sets of their wheels
I know the manager and could POSSIBLY organise a bit of a group buy.....
unless Cam sorted ya already.....
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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reminds me of fibremaz's wheels... sorta
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Yellow S2 Rx7 13BT
..............I know the manager and could POSSIBLY organise a bit of a group buy.....
unless Cam sorted ya already.....
Yeah, I had a bit of trouble getting a decent answer outta my local wheels dealer, so the OP may be chasing you up man for a set of wheels

Thanks
Cam...
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by boyee
reminds me of fibremaz's wheels... sorta
Yep those are the same ones, his car made me want them.

And unfortunately, I really can't afford wheels right now. College and paying for food/rent is killing me. Thanks for all the help guys!
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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If and when your interested, and if i can help, let me know!!!!
Im sure they will be available for a few years yet.....
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