anyone know differences in center cap sizes for Epsilon wheels? my 2.75" center caps aren't fitting my 15" centers. perhaps the previous painter painted it too thick and that's not allowing my center caps to fit through. I know there are 3" diameter center caps probably for BMW epsilons.

 

Rotas

 

your eps like this one?

 

yes those caps look like they will fit since it seams that they are a smaller version exposing more of the "meat" around the cap. so far i have been seeing caps that do not expose as much material thus thinking that the caps i have are for a different version of centers with bigger diameter center caps like shown.

another set that i have for the 5 lug epsilons are 3" and longer too.

 

my 84 gSL-se with its new rims and tires

 

Guys is it just me or is the Panasport look getting old? I jsut hate when everyone modifies their car in the same way (Civic clear tail lights for example). After a while, the "modification" is the norm so if you want to be different, you simply place your stock parts on. Am I the only one to feel this way?

Also, every Mini and Miata has them which only adds to their cuteness. I think our cars look better "bad" than cute. I almost bought them, till I found this thread and realized everyone had them. Somone even posed pics of them on a Miata...

 

While they are common... I'll give you that... I still think they look pretty damn good on our cars.

 

Couple of reasons for the abundance of "Panasports". a) Clones, lots and lots of clones. I can think of three different wheel manufacturers who make clones of the actual Panasport. b) They are one of the few period correct wheels still available new. c) They are one of the few wheels available new that fit our cars. d) As a performance wheel even back in the day they where readily common and one of a few readily available.

 

recently polished and blasted..

 

I know they are not real Panasports for the most part, as I said I too was looking at these. However, with a little research, there are actually quite a few manufacturers that do make modern wheels for our cars. The main reason that I did not get these was not the cute factor, but rather a size issue. The 8" wide wheels did not come in the correct offset to fit (0 offset). I did not get mine for looks as my car is not a show car. I bought wheels because I need the ability to not kill myself and actually transfer power to the pavement. Back in the day they were performance wheels, but with today's modern, wider and larger tires they are actually lacking.

 

nah, just like the epsilons, panasports will always be one of the "want to have" rims. It will give you the classic yet not too flashy like the newer style rims. you can bolt-up a newer rims to a SA/FB and old school but most of the time but there is no guaranty that it will match the car.

Enkies and rikens rims falls into the "honda civic" category of the 80s. they were affordable so you will find them everywhere. in fact, you can buy them from pep-boys or corner tire shops and there is no need for a "special order."

 

what about BBS RS wheels?



staggered 7" front 8" rear

 

Very nice, what bolt pattern?

 

they are keepers just like the compomotive, gotti and centerlines (not that AR look alike) to name few.

 

Just found a guy selling these in the Philippines. He's asking 1k. They are 4x114.3 15x6.5
He also has a set that's not gold, just polished for the same price.

 

those are sweet. I was thinking, how would you fit that offset on a first gen. Then I read your name......hehe Any pics of that rotary in your AE86?

 

16x7

 

obviously NOT the correct center caps...but hey they work.

 

Nice, are these on a first gen? If so, can you please post a pic of the entire car?

 

^ you ask and you shall receive.....

 

i.. hate.. you!

 

Damn...... Nice man! Very nice! White, my favorite

 

I LOVE those wheels. I had a set just like that, but I had to sell them. They were 5x112 and I need 5x114.3, and no one would redrill them..ugh. So instead I am running Work Equips.

 

so....beatiful...

 

rx4 wheels widened to 7".