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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.
-* [[#Konig]] Rewind+ Banana-style spokes
-* [[#Minilite]]+ * [[#Sportmax]] 513
-* [[Rims#ROH|ROH Contessa]] [large center disc]+ * [[#Panasport]] C8 3-piece wheel
-* [[#Panasport]] [triangular-section spokes]+ 
-* [[#Superlite]] by Performance [triangular-section spokes]+ Long spoke
-* [[#Rota]] RB+ * [[#Watanabe]] F8B
-* [[#Sportmax]] 513 [banana-shape spokes]+ 
-* [[#Watanabe]] F8 & RS8+ Octagonal center
-* [[#Western]] [large center disc]+ * [[#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 = = Index =
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One-piece style One-piece style
-<br>{{AlbumLinkH|Minilite#Konig|10291|Rewind}} {{AlbumLinkH|Minilite#Panasport|4900|Panasport}} {{UploadLinkH|Minilite#Rota|174_5751eaa042303.jpg|Rota}} {{UploadLinkH|Minilite#Sportmax|12365_4c32d6b116a33.jpg|Sportmax}} {{AlbumLinkH|Minilite#Superlite|4812|Superlite}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Superlite|9530.jpg|Superlite|||wiki}} {{UploadLinkH|Minilite#Watanabe|737_4ecda99bdfb88.jpg|F8A Watanabe}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Watanabe|IMG_5182.jpg|F8B Watanabe|||wiki}} {{PhotoLinkH|Minilite#Western|2011-12-17123811-.jpg|Western|||wiki}}+<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>{{Photo!|minimlitesport.jpg|wiki}} +<br>{{Photo2|ev_500.jpg}}
-[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] {{Album|26451}}+ 
 += Contessa =
 +{{SeeMainArticle!|ROH_wheels#Contessa}}
 + 
 +{{Photo!|18758_55489eb066799.jpg|wiki}}
= Konig = = Konig =
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= Panasport = = Panasport =
 +Formula Mag Inc. | Panasport Racing
 +
 +http://www.panasport.jp
 +
Panasport Panasport
-<br>{{Album|1511}} {{AlbumH|2988|jpg|287}}+<br>{{Album|1511}} {{AlbumH|2988|jpg|287}} {{Photo2|9984336103_6805484ccf_z.jpg}}
13x5.5 13x5.5
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15x7" with 205/60R15 tyres 15x7" with 205/60R15 tyres
<br>{{Album|5322}} <br>{{Album|5322}}
 +
 +race ultra light 5.6kg 14x7
 +<br>{{Album|4897}}
= Rota = = Rota =
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= Superlite = = Superlite =
-Performance Superlite+ Superlite by [[Performance wheels]]
-<br>{{Album|726|JPG}}+ * [[#10-spoke Superlite]] - 15" old style
 + * 8-spoke Superlite - all other Superlite
 + {{Album|4812}}
 + 
 +{{Album|726|JPG}}
13" 13"
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{{PhotoPost|campfire_creek_track.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|red_hands_cave.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|superlite.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|campfire_creek_track.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|red_hands_cave.jpg|383338}} {{PhotoPost|superlite.jpg|383338}}
- 
-Old style 15" Superlite on left was 10-spoke large-disc, revised 15" Superlite on right (8-spoke) 
-<br>{{Album|4812}} 
14" Superlite 14" Superlite
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{{Album|13000}} {{Album|13000}}
-{{Album|15401}}+13x7 Superlites with Toyo R888 205/60R13 tyres
 +<br>{{Album|15401}} {{AlbumH|15619|jpg|173}}
-13 x 7 | with spacers+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}} <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>{{Album|10275}} {{Album|10271}} {{Album|18437}}+<br>{{Album|10275}} {{Album|10271}} {{Album|18437}} {{Album|24604}} {{Album|2054}}
= Western = = Western =
-{{Album|364}}+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>{{Album|3636}} <br>{{Album|3636}}
- 
-{{PhotoPost|2011-12-17123811.jpg|392156|wiki}} 
= Watanabe = = Watanabe =
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{{Album!|5579}} {{AlbumH!|5352}} {{Album!|5579}} {{AlbumH!|5352}}
 +
 += Classic 8 =
 +By VTO Performance Wheels, 14x6 $166 http://google.com/search?q=VTO+Classic+8
 +
 +{{Photo!|510-4GP24LS-A.jpg|wiki}}
 +
 += Unknown =
 +13x7 wheels and 175/50R13 Dunlop tyres
 +<br>{{Album|15276}}
 +
 +{{Album|7608}}
 +
 +3-piece
 +<br>{{Album|25001}}
 +
 +{{Album|13843}}
 +
 +deep dish
 +<br>{{Album|9161}} {{Album|9163}}
[[Category:Wheel And Tire]]{{End}} [[Category:Wheel And Tire]]{{End}}

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

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Contents

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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

8574.jpgAlbum 8574 11369.jpgAlbum 11369

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Index

3-piece style 16-bolt | 24-bolt
17751.jpgRS8 Watanabe 14224.jpgC8 Panasport

One-piece style
Enkei_EK80.jpgEnkei Compe 8 12-400.jpgMag Minilite Minilite-Sport.jpgSport Minilite ev_500.jpgEV2000 Minilite 510-4GP24LS-A.jpgVTO Classic 8 18758_55489eb066799.jpgROH Contessa 10291.jpgRewind 4900.jpgPanasport 174_5751eaa042303.jpgRota RB 12365_4c32d6b116a33.jpgSportmax 4812a.jpgSuperlite 10 4812v.jpgSuperlite 8 9530.jpgSuperlite 2011-12-17123811-.jpgSuperlite by Western 737_4ecda99bdfb88.jpgF8A Watanabe IMG_5182.jpgF8B Watanabe

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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
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Minilite

26451.jpgAlbum 26451

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

http://minilite.co.uk
minimlitesport.jpg IMG_1509.jpg

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

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
Minilite_Sport.jpg 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.

EV2000 for FWD offsets
ev_500.jpg

[edit]

Contessa

See Main Article: ROH_wheels#Contessa

18758_55489eb066799.jpg

[edit]

Konig

http://konigwheels.com

Rewind - new for 2005
10291.jpgAlbum 10291 12693_4b0c3d1eba388.jpgPost 292578

Rewind 14x7
datto_stuff_010.jpgPost click for topic

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Panasport

Formula Mag Inc. | Panasport Racing

http://www.panasport.jp

Panasport
1511.jpgAlbum 1511 2988.jpgAlbum 2988 9984336103_6805484ccf_z.jpg

13x5.5
4900.jpgAlbum 4900

Panasport C8
14224.jpgAlbum 14224

15x7" with 205/60R15 tyres
5322.jpgAlbum 5322

race ultra light 5.6kg 14x7
4897.jpgAlbum 4897

[edit]

Rota

Phillipine Aluminum Wheels Inc.

Rota RB 

* Red
* Silver
* Black
* Gun metal
* Yellow
[edit]

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
12365_4c32d6b116a33.jpg

[edit]

Superlite 

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

726.JPGAlbum 726

13"
15513.jpgAlbum 15513

campfire_creek_track.jpgPost click for topic red_hands_cave.jpgPost click for topic superlite.jpgPost click for topic

14" Superlite
1246.jpgAlbum click to view 2779.jpgAlbum click to view 666.jpgAlbum click to view

14x6JJ - recessed hub
9530.jpgAlbum 9530

13000.jpgAlbum 13000

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

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

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10-spoke Superlite

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

15" 10-spoke Superlites
10275.jpgAlbum 10275 10271.jpgAlbum 10271 18437.jpgAlbum 18437 24604.jpgAlbum 24604 2054.jpgAlbum 2054

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Western

Superlite by Western Wheel, division of Rockwell International

364.jpgAlbum 364 2011-12-17123811-.jpgPost click for topic 6693.jpgAlbum 6693

with optional Knock-off cap
western_superlite.jpg western-superlite.jpg

Western Wheel 13 X 5.5
3636.jpgAlbum 3636

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Watanabe

Watanabe 8-spokes debuted 1968.

See Main Article: Watanabe#8-spoke

5579.jpg 5352.jpg

[edit]

Classic 8

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

510-4GP24LS-A.jpg

[edit]

Unknown

13x7 wheels and 175/50R13 Dunlop tyres
15276.jpgAlbum 15276

7608.jpgAlbum 7608

3-piece
25001.jpgAlbum 25001

13843.jpgAlbum 13843

deep dish
9161.jpgAlbum 9161 9163.jpgAlbum 9163 

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