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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 = | = Konig = | ||
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Rewind - new for 2005 | Rewind - new for 2005 | ||
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10291 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/10291.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|10291|jpg|300}} {{UploadPost|12693_4b0c3d1eba388.jpg|292578}} |
- | + | ||
- | Rewind | + | |
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=292578#forumpost292578 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/thumbs/12693_4b0c3d1eba388.jpg] | + | |
Rewind 14x7 | Rewind 14x7 | ||
- | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/datto_stuff_010.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=369107#forumpost369107 post] | + | <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 | Panasport C8 | ||
- | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/14224.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14224 album] | + | <br>{{Album|14224}} |
15x7" with 205/60R15 tyres | 15x7" with 205/60R15 tyres | ||
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5322 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/5322.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|5322}} |
+ | |||
+ | race ultra light 5.6kg 14x7 | ||
+ | <br>{{Album|4897}} | ||
= Rota = | = Rota = | ||
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* Yellow | * Yellow | ||
- | = Superlite = | + | = SportMax = |
- | Performance Superlite | + | Sportmax by XXR Wheels New Zealand http://sportmax.co.nz |
- | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/726.JPG</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=726 album] | + | |
- | 13" | + | 513 (15x7+15) with 165/50R15 tyres, 8 mm spacers on the front |
- | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/15513.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15513 album] | + | <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] |
- | [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] | + | Sportmax 513 |
+ | <br>{{Upload!|12365_4c32d6b116a33.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] | + | = Superlite = |
+ | Superlite by [[Performance wheels]] | ||
+ | * [[#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/superlite.jpg] | + | {{Album|726|JPG}} |
- | Old style 15" Superlite on left was 10-spoke large-disc, revised 15" Superlite on right (8-spoke) | + | 13" |
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4812 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/4812.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|15513}} |
+ | |||
+ | {{PhotoPost|campfire_creek_track.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|red_hands_cave.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|superlite.jpg|383338}} | ||
14" Superlite | 14" Superlite | ||
- | <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>{{Thumb|1246}} {{Thumb|2779}} {{Thumb|666}} |
- | <img size=560>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/13000.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13000 album] | + | 14x6JJ - recessed hub |
+ | <br>{{Album|9530}} | ||
- | <img size=560>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/15401.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15401 album] | + | {{Album|13000}} |
- | 13 x 7 | + | 13x7 Superlites with Toyo R888 205/60R13 tyres |
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18595 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/18595.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|15401}} {{AlbumH|15619|jpg|173}} |
- | 13x7 with spacers | + | 13 x 7 +7 (or +42?) | with spacers (5mm front, 3mm rear). Tyres are 165/70/13 stretched |
- | <br><img size=560>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/18596.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18596 album] | + | <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) | ||
+ | <br>{{Album|4812}} | ||
15" 10-spoke Superlites | 15" 10-spoke Superlites | ||
- | <br><img size=560>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/10275.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10275 album] | + | <br>{{Album|10275}} {{Album|10271}} {{Album|18437}} {{Album|24604}} {{Album|2054}} |
- | <img size=560>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/10271.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10271 album] | + | = Western = |
+ | Superlite by Western Wheel, division of Rockwell International | ||
- | Superlite 15" | + | {{Album|364}} {{PhotoPost|2011-12-17123811-.jpg|392156|wiki|width=SM}} {{Album|6693}} |
- | <br><img size=560>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/18437.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18437 album] | + | |
- | = Western = | + | with optional Knock-off cap |
- | <img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/364.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=364 album] | + | <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}} |
- | + | ||
- | <img size=560>http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/Noflagredbanner/2011-12-17123811.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=392156#forumpost392156 post] | + | |
= Watanabe = | = Watanabe = | ||
Watanabe 8-spokes debuted 1968. | Watanabe 8-spokes debuted 1968. | ||
- | RS-Watanabe 13x6 with 185/60R13 tyres | + | {{SeeMainArticle!|Watanabe#8-spoke}} |
- | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/5579.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5579 album] | + | |
- | <img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/5344.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5344 album] | + | {{Album!|5579}} {{AlbumH!|5352}} |
- | Watanabe 14x6 with 175-width tyres | + | = Classic 8 = |
- | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/5352.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5352 album] | + | By VTO Performance Wheels, 14x6 $166 http://google.com/search?q=VTO+Classic+8 |
- | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/20451.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20451 album] | + | {{Photo!|510-4GP24LS-A.jpg|wiki}} |
- | <img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/12368.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12368 album] | + | = Unknown = |
- | + | 13x7 wheels and 175/50R13 Dunlop tyres | |
- | Watanabe | + | <br>{{Album|15276}} |
- | <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] | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Watanabe | + | |
- | <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] | + | |
- | + | ||
- | <img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/5341.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5341 album] | + | |
- | + | ||
- | 175/50R13 & 215/50R13 | + | |
- | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120136DSC07063.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120136DSC07063.jpg full] | + | |
- | + | ||
- | <img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120347DSC07072.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120347DSC07072.jpg full] | + | |
- | 3-bird racing crane logo | + | {{Album|7608}} |
- | <br><img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120331DSC07069.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120331DSC07069.jpg full] | + | |
- | <img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614115416DSC07058.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614115416DSC07058.jpg full] | + | 3-piece |
+ | <br>{{Album|25001}} | ||
- | <img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120157DSC07066.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120157DSC07066.jpg full] | + | {{Album|13843}} |
- | + | ||
- | <img size=400>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120439DSC07073.jpg</img> [http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Canby%202009/20090614120439DSC07073.jpg full] | + | |
- | + | ||
- | = 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>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/newbb/12365_4c32d6b116a33.jpg | + | |
- | + | ||
- | = Unknown = | + | |
- | 14x6JJ - has recessed hub | + | |
- | <br><img size=400>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/9530.jpg</img> [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9530 album] | + | |
- | <br>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/IMG_1509.jpg [http://community.ratsun.net/topic/38059-crager-ss-in-a-14-rare-zona-texan-texas-rims/#entry588515 post] | + | deep dish |
+ | <br>{{Album|9161}} {{Album|9163}} | ||
- | [[Category:Wheel And Tire]] | + | [[Category:Wheel And Tire]]{{End}} |
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 |
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
Index
3-piece style 16-bolt | 24-bolt
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
Minilite was developed from 1962-1964 and made its competition debut 1964. Aluminum version came out 1973.
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
Panasport
Formula Mag Inc. | Panasport Racing
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
13x7 Superlites with Toyo R888 205/60R13 tyres
13 x 7 +7 (or +42?) | with spacers (5mm front, 3mm rear). Tyres are 165/70/13 stretched
10-spoke Superlite
Old style 15" Superlite on left was 10-spoke large-disc, revised 15" Superlite on right (8-spoke)
Western
Superlite by Western Wheel, division of Rockwell International
with optional Knock-off cap
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