1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

available aftermarket 4 x 110 wheels?

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Old 06-20-12, 08:49 PM
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I picked these up from an RX-3 darg car. 4x110 13x8 on back and 13x7 on front. They have some old slicks on them. The are Ansen Sprint from the 1970's.





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I like those Ansen Sprints, real clean look. If they made that in a 4x110 15x7 and they didn't cost a fortune they would definitely be on my list.
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Originally Posted by ray green
I wonder what the differences are between a true racing wheel (the Panasport?) vs a made-for-ebay knock off like the Rewinds or RBs?
Its the weight, the lighter the wheel == the higher cost
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I see, Less is More.

But what about the beauty contest? Are Panasports prettier than Rewinds or RB's?
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Here is a couple of beauty shots of my REWINDS wrapped with BF Goodrich Gforce KDWS... maybe it will help your decision.





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Yep, that works, very nice. That's for sure the back up plan, unless something prettier comes along.
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Hey Ray,

Here is one more alternative to consider. I am considering having some custom hubs made for my car to facilitate larger brakes and at the same time reduce my unsprung weight quite a bit, anyway if this happens then I have two really, really nice sets of BBS 15 X 7 20 mm offset 4x 110 wheels that I will not be able to use. Both sets are in like new condtion and would come complete with wheel centers. One set has the original black powder coat finish and I had the other set reconditioned and powdercoated in a metal flake gunmetal color. I like this color better than the black cause the black tends to "disappear" on my white car, the grey/silver ones stand out better. This set would come with a gaurentee to have no runout and be within factory specs. Here is a pic on my car:



Just a thought, if you like the way they look I would give you the family discount.
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I happen to have a set of Shakotans on my FB. Hopefully this helps you guys. Just note that the tires are stretched a bit at 195/50/r15 to fit within the fenders.


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Nice. 15x7?
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Yep, you can get those Shakotans on ebay. You guys are making me drool.



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I am not a huge fan of the stretched tire look but on the Shakotans they seem so appropiate .. IMO
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Dex speed what suspension are you running. Looks great
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nice Dex I just put my shakotans on today, and my car is also tornado silver... and im also using some 195's. Asides from the fog lights, our cars are twins :O
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Damn, thats the first time I've seen Shakotans on a FB and I must say they look great. They really suit out cars... Now you guys have me thinking.... lol

rwatson, your car looks awesome as usual! Thats a great picture!
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Originally Posted by Ex-Eg-Driver
Nice. 15x7?
Thanks, they are 15x8

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Dex speed what suspension are you running. Looks great
I'm running Racing beat springs all around with Tokico blues. Racing Beat sway bars and quite a bit of urethane. That picture was taken in early spring right after the suspension swap. The car sits about an inch lower now that the suspension has settled.
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dexspeed, can you take a picture head on with your wheels straightened out?
I would just like to see what kind of poke you got going on.
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Originally Posted by Redliner223
dexspeed, can you take a picture head on with your wheels straightened out?
I would just like to see what kind of poke you got going on.
Sure, I'll try and get a picture up for you by Monday at the latest. There is enough poke to make you cautious of your surroundings
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Good to know. Thanks
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I'm liking those rims more and more
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Agreed, those Shakotans go very nicely with a 1st gen.

Some Mazda center caps would seal the deal.
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can't believe nobody's posted the Roh Snypers


same wheels as Bad83's car:
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Those Roh's are nice. Where do you get them? How much?
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unfortunately i don't think they make this model anymore. I got these off a forum member last year. and there was a couple of ppl selling some not long ago the "wheel and tire" section under the "for sale" always has good deals As far as price, you can find a good set of Roh Snypers wheels and tires for about 600 ish. i drove to New Jersey to get mine for 250...too good of a deal to pass up.



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