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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Panasports?

Anybody have panasport rims on there first gen. I have a 1979 and i thinking about getting some panasports. What would u prefer if u had a choice. 15" for 500 or 16" for 600. Perfect set. But not sure which size to get. Go with the 16's or the 15's. Please help.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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I have 15x6 Panasport ProRallys on my SE.. 15 or 16 inch is a matter of preference and pocketbook, you choose.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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i just don't want my first gen to look like an suv. i know the first gens look better with smaller rims compared to FD with 18's 19's and maybe more.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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15" seems to look right on the Rx7...though you migh be limited in performance tire options per say. I have 15" on mine...I want first dibs on the other set ...that price on the rims seems to be a good deal.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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15 is best hands down.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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I have 13x7 panas on the racecar hehe.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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How much do the 15's run for a new set?

Right on.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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not panasports (on my car) , but i agree that 15" is the best size for a 1st gen. TONS of tires out there in 205/50/15.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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I have 15x7's on the GS, they look pretty good sitting in my RB lowered fender wells
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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Originally posted by Mr. ImportGuy
I have 13x7 panas on the racecar hehe.
same here man... lol

wrapped in BRAND SPANKIN NEW toyo proxes RA-1 shaved down to the wear bars... ready to go MARRS 1
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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same here man... lol

wrapped in BRAND SPANKIN NEW toyo proxes RA-1 shaved down to the wear bars... ready to go MARRS 1
I'm trying to get the freaking car running, I'd like to take it to the revolution thing in indy just to autoX it. But I dont know what a trip down on the expressway with a 5:12 rearend would be like..
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 10:16 PM
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16's
Yeah if I had it to do again I would have gotten 16's instead of 15s.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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Originally posted by Felix Wankel
Yeah if I had it to do again I would have gotten 16's instead of 15s.
why??
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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The 15's looked good and all, but I think the 16's would have looked better.
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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ok thanks guys i think i will go 16's
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 11:36 PM
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mind emailing me so I can get a spare set of the 15's?

firstgen82@yahoo.com
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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15"x7" compomotive ML's with 205/50R15's

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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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16x7's
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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My question is how do the 16s ride and how easy is it going to be to bend your rims with 16s. I live in Texas and some of the roads are less than perfect and i have been known to drive down a rock driveway or two.

And how much did the 15"x7" compomotive ML's with 205/50R15's cost ya?
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 01:38 PM
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£680 or $1088 for new ones ... probably cheaper in the US even though they are made in the UK
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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I m getting 16's for my SE. What size tires should i get.
225/40/16 - rear
215/45/16 - up front

Any better suggestions would be appreciated. And how r the Kumho tires. Seem the best for the price everywhere i look.
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:20 AM
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17's look the best but they suffer in the ride comfort!
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