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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Old School rim guys - What rims are these?
Who can tell me what these rims are?
I know they are the 4x114.3 bolt pattern and are 15"
but the brand I am not sure.

Anyone?????????
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Probably Enki,but it doesnt really matter too much.Everyone made a rim that style,there were only minor differences in the details.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Enkei? Maybe not, the center looks different where the spokes cut off..
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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They do say made in Japan and 15" on the rear. On the front there is a VIA emblem but that is it.
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Enkei are made in Japan....looks like ones I used to have.
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enkei 15x7 4x110 picture attached
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Could be Rikens. I have a set in 14", the center of those looks very similar if not exact.
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^^^ +1, except I don't have a set.
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I have alway thought Riken's well since I bought them 4 years ago.
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They are Rikens. The enkeis are smooth all the way to the bolt holes.
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They are Rikens.
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Just put them on already!
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Latin270
Just put them on already!
No way... Makes it hard to sandblast, gloss enamel coat the center and mesh black and polish the lip... Which those sorely need.


And tires would be kinda helpful...




AFTER polishing the lip.
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i have these rims on my car...I was told they were 83 limited edition rims...
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Originally Posted by Sk8r_dude
i have these rims on my car...I was told they were 83 limited edition rims...
These are not 83 limited edition wheels, i have a set... The spokes are different.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by justint5387
These are not 83 limited edition wheels, i have a set... The spokes are different.

+1. WAY DIFFERENT. PLUS the 83 limited editions rims ONLY came in 14". The center section mesh seems to be protruding OUT of the rim versus these that are just flat.
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Originally Posted by Midwest 7's
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Riken.... i bought some before, but it turned out to be 4 x 108
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Originally Posted by Sk8r_dude
i have these rims on my car...I was told they were 83 limited edition rims...

Dont forget, the LE rims were 4 X 110.

These are for 4 X 114.3. Definately not LE rims.
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definatly riken meshies. i have them on my Honduuhh too

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yup, rikens, here's a pic of a set on my friend's 7 (4x110)


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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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hmm...appears i need to read more... My rims are 4x110 and 14 inch... sorry
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Originally Posted by Latin270
Just put them on already!
I would as soon as I get the lip fixed and all four polished out and repainted.
But might just sell them instead as I have a set of panasports
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good idea panasports are hot!
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