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Re: 1200 Wheels - Confused!
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Your best bet is probably the Datto wrecker in Adelaide:
http://www.grandauto.com.au/
I know he ships. The Smithfield guy does not.

Posted on: 2015/4/3 9:09
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Some Light reading for Datto Fans
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Posted on: 2015/3/30 23:51
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Re: Zordmaker's Datto Sedan rebuild
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And here's the finished product.. and story behind it.
Enjoy.

http://www.pamatthewsaudio.com.au/TaleOfTwoDattos.pdf

ZM

Posted on: 2015/3/30 23:50
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Re: 1200 Wheels - Confused!
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Struts are standard B110 with drums.

OK guys.. the decision has been made. Five 12" stock hubs now sitting outside the shed. Now to get busy with the sandblaster and paint then look for some quality rubber.

Oh yes, and if anyone has any, some original hubcaps.

Thanks for all the help.

ZM

Posted on: 2015/3/19 9:47
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Re: 1200 Wheels - Confused!
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Found a wrecker in Smithfield that has some '1200's in the yard with wheels. Off I go..

ZM

Posted on: 2015/3/18 8:21
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Re: 1200 Wheels - Confused!
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<Minisport still stocks a few options for 12" and 13">

Will the mini rims fit the '1200? +30 offset?

ZM

Posted on: 2015/3/17 7:45
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Re: 1200 Wheels - Confused!
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Oh boy oh boy oh boy.

Thanks for that link to the quality 12's... Hmm, maybe my mind is swinging back yet again!

Ive taken a look at the current wheels on it. They're 175/70/13's. Theback is fine but the front rubber is LESS THAN 2mm from the front struts.

I'm uneasy with that, despite the fact that the car has been like that since 1998. Anyone else had problems with this size tyre getting too close to the front struts? Maybe the + offset on my current wheels is too much.

OK, so here's my options now.

1.) Keep the existing rims and put 165/65/13's on them (if they will fit) OR
2.) Take it back to stock 12's and take the link above to get some good rubber for them.

What would you do?

Thanks for the suggestions so far all..

ZM

Posted on: 2015/3/16 9:26
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Re: 1200 Wheels - Confused!
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Quote:

MatthewSturdee wrote:
Beware of scarce tyre sources in 13 and 12 inch rims. 14s there are plenty but other too sizes all companies aren't stocking/making anymore. You probably know this but just a thought.

Matt


Good advice - thanks. Checked with two tyre places today - 12's are hard to find nowadays it seems and the brand choice is limited to obscure unknowns. 13's however are no problem, Pirelli and Yokohamas available off the shelf.

So after starting looking for 13's then thinking 12's, now I'm back to 13's again. I've bid on a set on Ebay in Vic..

ZM

Posted on: 2015/3/13 8:36
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Re: 1200 Wheels - Confused!
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Thanks for the advice guys.. but I've decided that since my 1200 is already a stocker and it's going to stay that way and it's not a daily driver, I'm going to take it back to standard 12" factory wheels. Now I have to find a set..

ZM

Posted on: 2015/3/11 10:57
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Re: WTB: 1 rim + tyre near penrith NSW
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Trav;

If I can find my replacement rims for my 1200, I'll have four 13's I no longer want with rubber on them (albeit very old). I'll keep you posted.

ZM

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