Richard i have just fitted a set of 14x6 superlites to my 1200 coupe with
Falken Azenis can't wait to get new engine in and give them a run
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Clough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2001 3:46 AM
Subject: Re: 16 inches on a datto!
>Thanks for the suggestion on the Performance Superlites. I have spoken to
>Performance engineering recently. Performance can make them to order in
two
>weeks. They cost about $195 each depending on which tyre chain you deal
>through. Performance reckon a 15 inch dia 6 inch width will fit on a 1600,
>but fouls on a 240 Z strut.
>I like Superlites, as you can gather, but the original Minilites are
lighter
>and stronger and I think look a little more purposeful than glossy.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "M & J Pacey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Thursday, 22 March 2001 16:09 PM
>Subject: Re: 16 inches on a datto!
>
>
>> Performance wheels make a wheel called the Superlite look great available
>in
>> 14 and 15 dia
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Richard Clough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 5:02 AM
>> Subject: Re: 16 inches on a datto!
>>
>>
>> >Eddie
>> >Are Compomotive Minilites the spoke patterned "Minilites" that were
>fitted
>> >to Rally Escorts, Austin 1800's (called Land Crabs here) and Minis in
the
>> >70's? If so what is they're availability?
>> >
>> >----- Original Message -----
>> >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >Sent: Tuesday, 20 March 2001 12:29 PM
>> >Subject: Re: 16 inches on a datto!
>> >
>> >
>> >> The wheels I'm using on my 510 are 7x15 Compomotive Minilites which
>seem
>> >to
>> >> have the same offset as the Silvia rims and therefor fit my Silvia
>struts
>> >> just right. There is no way they would work with 510/810 struts
without
>> >> spacers. At the rear I have to use 3mm spacers for clearance but I'm
>> going
>> >> for rear disks which have a thicker center than the drums so I
>shouldn't
>> >> need them then.
>> >>
>> >> Eddie
>> >> England
>> >> 19 Datsuns and counting...
>> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> >> www.ratdat.com
>> >>
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: VX225 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 11:33 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: 16 inches on a datto!
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > be careful with Silvia wheels, I have a set of 15 X 6 Silvia wheels
>I'm
>> >> > currently fitting to a 180B SSS, I have had to get a set of 10mm
>> spacers
>> >> > laser cut to allow them to clear the strut, also you would either
>> >require
>> >> > longer wheel studs, or machine 3-4mm from inside the bolt holes to
>fit
>> >mag
>> >> > wheel nuts (they have a steel insert, so its not as dangerous as it
>> >> sounds).
>> >> > other than that, they are standard Nissan/Datsun stud pattern 114.3
>> PCD.
>> >> >
>> >> > regards Eddie
>> >> >
>> >> > ----- Original Message -----
>> >> > From: "neraj ramanathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> >> > Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 12:32 AM
>> >> > Subject: Re: 16 inches on a datto!
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > > James, if i'm not wrong, i believe the offset for a
>> >> > > 1600 is actually 4x114.3, meaning your wheels are of
>> >> > > no use for the datsun, though i may be wrong. if i'm
>> >> > > correct, you'd be able to use the same wheels suited
>> >> > > to silvias and aussie skylines and so on. i hope i'm
>> >> > > correct as my younger bro has his eyes on my wheels i
>> >> > > replaced on my S13 for his 1600. they're actually of a
>> >> > > S14 non turbo (4 stud as opposed to 5 stud for the
>> >> > > turbos) we put them against the car and they look
>> >> > > awesome. nothing outrageous, but fantastic
>> >> > > nonetheless. if you do hear of a good dyno tuner let
>> >> > > me know also. i know of one place thats worked on some
>> >> > > big power cars, but my personal experience with them
>> >> > > proved them to be very expensive and very careless
>> >> > > with the car; Amberly Autos. Stay away from these guys
>> >> > > if you value your car. they actually overtightened my
>> >> > > handbrake after replacing the brakes which was not at
>> >> > > all pleasant!
>> >> > > Hope i was of some help to you!
>> >> > > Regards,
>> >> > > Neraj.
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
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>> >>
>> >
>>
>
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