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Category: Wheel And Tire

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-	Minilite style rims are possibly the classiest wheels of all time. Famous 8-spoke design.	+	Minilite style rims are possibly the classiest wheels of all time. Famous 8-spoke design originally with banana-shaped spokes.
-	[[Rims|Back To Rims]]	+	{{BackTo|Rims}}
	= Overview =		= Overview =
-	Many companies make 8-spoke wheels.	+	Many companies make 8-spoke minilite-style wheels.
-	* Minilite	+	Banana-style spokes
-	* [[Rims#ROH|ROH Contessa]] [large center disc]	+	* [[#Sportmax]] 513
-	* Western [large center disc]	+	* [[#Panasport]] C8 3-piece wheel
-	* Watanabe	+
-	* Performance Superlite [triangular-section spokes]	+	Long spoke
-	* Panasport [triangular-section spokes]	+	* [[#Watanabe]] F8B
-	* Sportmax 513 [banana-shape spokes]	+
		+	Octagonal center
		+	* [[#Classic 8]] by VTO
		+	* [[#Minilite]] Mag
		+	* [[#Contessa]] [large center disc]
		+	* [[Enkei#Compe 8]]
		+	* [[#Panasport]] [triangular-section spokes]
		+	* [[#Superlite]] by Performance [triangular-section spokes]
		+	* [[#Rota]] RB
		+	* [[#Watanabe]] RS8
		+	* [[#Western]] [large center disc]
		+
		+	Round center
		+	* [[#Minilite]] Sport
		+	* [[#Minilite]] EV5000
		+	* [[#Konig]] Rewind
		+	* [[#Watanabe]] F8
		+	* [[#Superlite]] ridged hub
		+	* [[#Superlite]] 10 by Performance
		+	* [[#Western]] Superlite
		+
		+	{{Album|8574}} {{Album|11369}}
		+
		+	= Index =
		+	3-piece style 16-bolt | 24-bolt
		+	<br>{{AlbumLinkH|Minilite#Watanabe|17751|RS8 Watanabe}} {{AlbumLinkH|Minilite#Panasport|14224|C8 Panasport}}
		+
		+	One-piece style
		+	<br>{{PhotoLinkH|Enkei#Compe_8|Enkei_EK80.jpg|Enkei Compe 8|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Minilite|12-400.jpg|Mag Minilite|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Minilite|Minilite-Sport.jpg|Sport Minilite|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Minilite|ev_500.jpg|EV2000 Minilite|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Classic_8|510-4GP24LS-A.jpg|VTO Classic 8|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Contessa|18758_55489eb066799.jpg|ROH Contessa|||wiki}} {{AlbumLinkH|Minilite#Konig|10291|Rewind}} {{AlbumLinkH|Minilite#Panasport|4900|Panasport}} {{UploadLinkH|Minilite#Rota|174_5751eaa042303.jpg|Rota RB}} {{UploadLinkH|Minilite#Sportmax|12365_4c32d6b116a33.jpg|Sportmax}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Superlite|4812a.jpg|Superlite 10|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Superlite|4812v.jpg|Superlite 8|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Superlite|9530.jpg|Superlite|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Superlite|2011-12-17123811-.jpg|Superlite by Western|||wiki}} {{UploadLinkH|Minilite#Watanabe|737_4ecda99bdfb88.jpg|F8A Watanabe}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Watanabe|IMG_5182.jpg|F8B Watanabe|||wiki}}
	= Weight =		= Weight =
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	= Minilite =		= Minilite =
		+	{{Album|26451}}
		+
	Minilite was developed from 1962-1964 and made its competition debut 1964. Aluminum version came out 1973.		Minilite was developed from 1962-1964 and made its competition debut 1964. Aluminum version came out 1973.
		+
		+	http://minilite.co.uk
		+	<br>{{Photo!|minimlitesport.jpg|wiki}}
		+	[http://community.ratsun.net/topic/38059-crager-ss-in-a-14-rare-zona-texan-texas-rims/#entry588515 http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/IMG_1509.jpg]
	[http://www.minilitewheels.com/ Minilite Wheels] - The real deal! alloy racing wheels 12x5 only $159 each in Silver, Black, White. Gold and Anthracite also available.		[http://www.minilitewheels.com/ Minilite Wheels] - The real deal! alloy racing wheels 12x5 only $159 each in Silver, Black, White. Gold and Anthracite also available.
		+
		+	{{Photo2|12-400.jpg}}
		+
		+	* Minilite Mag - the original with flat hub
		+	* Minilite Sport - aluminum with ridged hub
		+	* Minilite EV2000 - aluminum for high offsets
		+
		+	Sport - marked 'MINILITE' on the outside of the barrel
		+	<br>{{Photo2|Minilite_Sport.jpg}} {{Photo2|Minilite-Sport.jpg}}
	The authentic look of the 60's manufactured using modern technology, custom made in England. Minilite were originally available in 10" and 12" diameters (12" for the Mini Cooper). Today they are available in more sizes including 13x6 for Datsun.		The authentic look of the 60's manufactured using modern technology, custom made in England. Minilite were originally available in 10" and 12" diameters (12" for the Mini Cooper). Today they are available in more sizes including 13x6 for Datsun.
-	http://minilite.co.uk	+	EV2000 for FWD offsets
-	<br>http://minilite.co.uk/assets/minimlitesport.jpg	+	<br>{{Photo2|ev_500.jpg}}
		+
		+	= Contessa =
		+	{{SeeMainArticle!|ROH_wheels#Contessa}}
		+
		+	{{Photo!|18758_55489eb066799.jpg|wiki}}
		+
		+	= Konig =
		+	http://konigwheels.com
		+
		+	Rewind - new for 2005
		+	<br>{{Album|10291|jpg|300}} {{UploadPost|12693_4b0c3d1eba388.jpg|292578}}
		+
		+	Rewind 14x7
		+	<br>{{PhotoPost|datto_stuff_010.jpg|369107}}
	= Panasport =		= Panasport =
		+	Formula Mag Inc. | Panasport Racing
		+
		+	http://www.panasport.jp
		+
	Panasport		Panasport
-	<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/1511.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1511 album]	+	<br>{{Album|1511}} {{AlbumH|2988|jpg|287}} {{Photo2|9984336103_6805484ccf_z.jpg}}
	13x5.5		13x5.5
-	<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4900 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/4900.jpg]	+	<br>{{Album|4900}}
		+
		+	Panasport C8
		+	<br>{{Album|14224}}
		+
		+	15x7" with 205/60R15 tyres
		+	<br>{{Album|5322}}
		+
		+	race ultra light 5.6kg 14x7
		+	<br>{{Album|4897}}
		+
		+	= Rota =
		+	[http://www.rotawheels.com/wheel.php?id=70 Phillipine Aluminum Wheels Inc.]
		+
		+	Rota RB
		+	<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/174_5751eaa042303.jpg</img>
		+
		+	* Red
		+	* Silver
		+	* Black
		+	* Gun metal
		+	* Yellow
		+
		+	= SportMax =
		+	Sportmax by XXR Wheels New Zealand http://sportmax.co.nz
		+
		+	513 (15x7+15) with 165/50R15 tyres, 8 mm spacers on the front
		+	<br><img size=400>http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/benny_hot_016/IMG_4530.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=326110#forumpost326110 post]
		+
		+	Sportmax 513
		+	<br>{{Upload!|12365_4c32d6b116a33.jpg}}
	= Superlite =		= Superlite =
-	Performance Superlite	+	Superlite by [[Performance wheels]]
-	<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/726.JPG</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=726 album]	+	* [[#10-spoke Superlite]] - 15" old style
		+	* 8-spoke Superlite - all other Superlite
		+	{{Album|4812}}
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=383338#forumpost383338 http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/campfire_creek_track.jpg]	+	{{Album|726|JPG}}
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=383338#forumpost383338 http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/red_hands_cave.jpg]	+	13"
		+	<br>{{Album|15513}}
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=383338#forumpost383338 http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/superlite.jpg]	+	{{PhotoPost|campfire_creek_track.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|red_hands_cave.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|superlite.jpg|383338}}
		+	14" Superlite
		+	<br>{{Thumb|1246}} {{Thumb|2779}} {{Thumb|666}}
		+
		+	14x6JJ - recessed hub
		+	<br>{{Album|9530}}
		+
		+	{{Album|13000}}
		+
		+	13x7 Superlites with Toyo R888 205/60R13 tyres
		+	<br>{{Album|15401}} {{AlbumH|15619|jpg|173}}
		+
		+	13 x 7 +7 (or +42?) | with spacers (5mm front, 3mm rear). Tyres are 165/70/13 stretched
		+	<br>{{AlbumH|18595|jpg|300}} {{Album|18596}}
		+
		+	== 10-spoke Superlite ==
	Old style 15" Superlite on left was 10-spoke large-disc, revised 15" Superlite on right (8-spoke)		Old style 15" Superlite on left was 10-spoke large-disc, revised 15" Superlite on right (8-spoke)
-	<br>	+	<br>{{Album|4812}}
-	<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4812 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/4812.jpg]	+
-	14" Superlite	+	15" 10-spoke Superlites
-	<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1246 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/1246.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2779 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/2779.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=666 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/666.jpg]	+	<br>{{Album|10275}} {{Album|10271}} {{Album|18437}} {{Album|24604}} {{Album|2054}}
	= Western =		= Western =
-	<img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/364.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=364 album]	+	Superlite by Western Wheel, division of Rockwell International
		+
		+	{{Album|364}} {{PhotoPost|2011-12-17123811-.jpg|392156|wiki|width=SM}} {{Album|6693}}
		+
		+	with optional Knock-off cap
		+	<br>{{PhotoH|western_superlite.jpg|wiki|384}} {{Photo!|western-superlite.jpg|wiki}}
	Western Wheel 13 X 5.5		Western Wheel 13 X 5.5
-	<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/3636.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=3636 album]	+	<br>{{Album|3636}}
	= Watanabe =		= Watanabe =
	Watanabe 8-spokes debuted 1968.		Watanabe 8-spokes debuted 1968.
-	<br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/20451.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20451 album]	+	{{SeeMainArticle!|Watanabe#8-spoke}}
-	<img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/12368.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12368 album]	+	{{Album!|5579}} {{AlbumH!|5352}}
-	Watanabe	+	= Classic 8 =
-	<br><img size=400>http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/xcedricx/RIMZ/WatanabeF81471011433.jpg</img> [http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/xcedricx/RIMZ/WatanabeF81471011433.jpg full]	+	By VTO Performance Wheels, 14x6 $166 http://google.com/search?q=VTO+Classic+8
-	Watanabe	+	{{Photo!|510-4GP24LS-A.jpg|wiki}}
-	<br><img size=400>http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/Dale91/IMG_5182.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=363524#forumpost363524 post]	+
-	= SportMax =	+	= Unknown =
-	513 (15x8)	+	13x7 wheels and 175/50R13 Dunlop tyres
-	<br><img size=400>http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/benny_hot_016/IMG_4530.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=326110#forumpost326110 post]	+	<br>{{Album|15276}}
-	Sportmax 513	+	{{Album|7608}}
-	<br>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/12365_4c32d6b116a33.jpg	+
		+	3-piece
		+	<br>{{Album|25001}}
		+
		+	{{Album|13843}}
		+
		+	deep dish
		+	<br>{{Album|9161}} {{Album|9163}}
-	[[Category:Wheel And Tire]]	+	[[Category:Wheel And Tire]]{{End}}

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Current revision

Minilite style rims are possibly the classiest wheels of all time. Famous 8-spoke design originally with banana-shaped spokes.

<-- back to Rims

Contents 1 Overview 2 Index 3 Weight 4 Minilite 5 Contessa 6 Konig 7 Panasport 8 Rota 9 SportMax 10 Superlite 10.1 10-spoke Superlite 11 Western 12 Watanabe 13 Classic 8 14 Unknown

Overview

Many companies make 8-spoke minilite-style wheels.

Banana-style spokes
* #Sportmax 513
* #Panasport C8 3-piece wheel

Long spoke
* #Watanabe F8B

Octagonal center
* #Classic 8 by VTO
* #Minilite Mag
* #Contessa [large center disc]
* Enkei#Compe 8
* #Panasport [triangular-section spokes]
* #Superlite by Performance [triangular-section spokes]
* #Rota RB
* #Watanabe RS8
* #Western [large center disc]

Round center
* #Minilite Sport
* #Minilite EV5000
* #Konig Rewind
* #Watanabe F8
* #Superlite ridged hub
* #Superlite 10 by Performance
* #Western Superlite

Album 8574 Album 11369

Index

3-piece style 16-bolt | 24-bolt
RS8 Watanabe C8 Panasport

One-piece style
Enkei Compe 8 Mag Minilite Sport Minilite EV2000 Minilite VTO Classic 8 ROH Contessa Rewind Panasport Rota RB Sportmax Superlite 10 Superlite 8 Superlite Superlite by Western F8A Watanabe F8B Watanabe

Weight

Kilograms discussion
4.0 Panasport 13x5.5 race
4.5 Panasport 13x5.5 road
4.5 Minilite 13x6 (old high magnesium content wheels)
5.5 Superlite 13x7

Minilite

Album 26451

Minilite was developed from 1962-1964 and made its competition debut 1964. Aluminum version came out 1973.

http://minilite.co.uk

Minilite Wheels - The real deal! alloy racing wheels 12x5 only $159 each in Silver, Black, White. Gold and Anthracite also available.

* Minilite Mag - the original with flat hub
* Minilite Sport - aluminum with ridged hub
* Minilite EV2000 - aluminum for high offsets

Sport - marked 'MINILITE' on the outside of the barrel

The authentic look of the 60's manufactured using modern technology, custom made in England. Minilite were originally available in 10" and 12" diameters (12" for the Mini Cooper). Today they are available in more sizes including 13x6 for Datsun.

EV2000 for FWD offsets

Contessa

Konig

http://konigwheels.com

Rewind - new for 2005
Album 10291 Post 292578

Rewind 14x7
Post click for topic

Panasport

Formula Mag Inc. | Panasport Racing

http://www.panasport.jp

Panasport
Album 1511 Album 2988

13x5.5
Album 4900

Panasport C8
Album 14224

15x7" with 205/60R15 tyres
Album 5322

race ultra light 5.6kg 14x7
Album 4897

Rota

Phillipine Aluminum Wheels Inc.

Rota RB

* Red
* Silver
* Black
* Gun metal
* Yellow

SportMax

Sportmax by XXR Wheels New Zealand http://sportmax.co.nz

513 (15x7+15) with 165/50R15 tyres, 8 mm spacers on the front
post

Sportmax 513

Superlite

Superlite by Performance wheels
* #10-spoke Superlite - 15" old style
* 8-spoke Superlite - all other Superlite
Album 4812

Album 726

13"
Album 15513

Post click for topic Post click for topic Post click for topic

14" Superlite
Album click to view Album click to view Album click to view

14x6JJ - recessed hub
Album 9530

Album 13000

13x7 Superlites with Toyo R888 205/60R13 tyres
Album 15401 Album 15619

13 x 7 +7 (or +42?) | with spacers (5mm front, 3mm rear). Tyres are 165/70/13 stretched
Album 18595 Album 18596

10-spoke Superlite

Old style 15" Superlite on left was 10-spoke large-disc, revised 15" Superlite on right (8-spoke)
Album 4812

15" 10-spoke Superlites
Album 10275 Album 10271 Album 18437 Album 24604 Album 2054

Western

Superlite by Western Wheel, division of Rockwell International

Album 364 Post click for topic Album 6693

with optional Knock-off cap

Western Wheel 13 X 5.5
Album 3636

Watanabe

Watanabe 8-spokes debuted 1968.

Classic 8

By VTO Performance Wheels, 14x6 $166 http://google.com/search?q=VTO+Classic+8

Unknown

13x7 wheels and 175/50R13 Dunlop tyres
Album 15276

Album 7608

3-piece
Album 25001

Album 13843

deep dish
Album 9161 Album 9163 

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