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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Wheels for GSL-SE

I need some wheels for my '84 GSL-SE in 15" X 7". I'm looking for something lightweight that won't break the bank. I'm aware of Panasports, but I'm thinking that there may be some other brands that have a better weight to price ratio. Suggestions? (4 X 114.3mm bolt pattern)
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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From: tucson, arizona (setting off car alarms daily) (whats a presilencer?)
axis has some 4 spoke ones that are ludacrissly light and strong.........
but they are pretty pricy.... plus OZwheels make good lightweight wheels.......... all depends on how much your willin to scarifice

(just be thankfull you have a GSL-SE bolt pattern)

hope i was some help

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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. I have another post with basically the same subject, so other readers please don't reply to this thread -- attribute it to new guy on the forum. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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how much do ya wanna spend?
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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About $200 per wheel would be my maximum, but if I saw something that blew me away from a looks and weight standpoint, I might pay a few bucks more. The two leading contenders right now are Konig Traffik and Konig Rated R. The problem is that neither is available in 15 X 7 (they come in 15 X 6.5) which I need to run a 225/45 tire in the rear. It looks like that extra 0.5" of width will cost me a lot.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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panasports are alegedly $185 per wheel and come in 15 x 7 + they are the best looking wheel for a 1st gen
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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Yes, I used to have a set of those. I agree they look good, but they're kind of heavy -- unless you get the "lights", which aren't recommended for street use. Light weight is important to me because I drive my car on road race tracks as much as on the street.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Rota is almost always cheap and lightweight.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 11:46 PM
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ROTA, does anybody know where I can find some ROTA RB 13x7"?

I email them and never got a reply.
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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panasport is completely out of 1st gen sized wheels from what i hear
(edit 4x110 pattern i think, but then again i dont really know)
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 01:16 AM
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ANYBODY,

Know who carries Rota RB2000 wheels?

13x7 for a GSL-SE


Rota.com won't return emails.
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