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Minilite style rims are possibly the classiest wheels of all time. Famous 8-spoke design.
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Overview
Many companies make 8-spoke wheels.
- Minilite
- ROH Contessa [large center disc]
- Western [large center disc]
- Watanabe
- Performance Superlite [triangular-section spokes]
- Panasport [triangular-section spokes]
- Sportmax 513 [banana-shape spokes]
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.
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.
Konig
Rewind - new for 2005
Rewind
Panasport
Panasport
album
13x5.5
Panasport C8
album
Superlite
Performance Superlite
album
13"
album
Old style 15" Superlite on left was 10-spoke large-disc, revised 15" Superlite on right (8-spoke)
14" Superlite
13 x 7
13x7 with spacers
album
15" 10-spoke Superlites
album
Superlite 15"
album
Western
Western Wheel 13 X 5.5
album
Watanabe
Watanabe 8-spokes debuted 1968.
RS-Watanabe 13x6 with 185/60R13 tyres
album
Watanabe 14x6 with 175-width tyres
album
Watanabe
full
Watanabe
post
175/50R13 & 215/50R13
full
3-bird racing crane logo
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
post
Sportmax 513
Unknown
14x6JJ - has recessed hub
album