Can anyone identify this minilite style wheel?

[Scott S]

Hi All -
Stumbled on this picture but cant find out any info on these wheels. Does anyone recognize them? Really like the look.

Thanks -
Scott S

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

They look like BBS style 19 rims - a bit difficult to tell 100% from the angle.

[docdan200]

Watanabe Racing...very nice, lightweight wheels from Japan.
I have them on my '72 "Estee"-tribute...��

[MARISOL78sc]

Not BBS....more likely Watanabe Racing as docdan suggests
http://www.jdmlegends.com/?p=5335
Anyone fit JDM rims on their 911?

[MrBonus]

Originally Posted by docdan200

Watanabe Racing...very nice, lightweight wheels from Japan.
I have them on my '72 "Estee"-tribute...��

And why haven't you posted pics?

[JQ911]

Try this the do custom bolt pattern on the RS watanabe style wheels. However, offsets might be different unless you go wide. Cost about $600/wheel

RS Watanabe R-Type 16x8.5 -6 | motiveJAPAN
RS Watanabe R-Type 15x8 +0 | motiveJAPAN

[Arne2]

I don't think they are Wats, the lips don't look right, not smooth enough. More like Rota RKR, I think.

[tctnd]

Superlites, from Australia.

[Scott S]

I was thinking Rota as well - but they don't do the 5x130. I looked at Superlite, but don't see anything larger than a 15, and the spokes are different.

Hmmmmm... Really like these.

I just sent an inquiry to Watanabe. We'll see.

Thanks!

[Cook&Dunning]

These are too big for a 911, but I think in a 17 (or 16) they would be sweet. Haven't found out too much on them - I believe these are 18 x 12 to fit a Mustang. Made in Australia by Wayne Grady the only info I have.

[JQ911]

Try atara racing. I know rwb used atara racing (watanabe style) on their builds

[Icepack]

RS Watanabe. The pics originated here:

16inc | レーシングサービスワタナベ

[Scott S]

Here you go - they are Watanabe-r-type.
If they are 16's with that tire, that car must be really low. I would like a more traditional side wall height, so will need to do some research on the offsets.


From: MotiveJAPAN Sales
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 8:39 PM
To: S Schroeder
Subject: RE: 1977 Carrera 3.0
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Heya Scott,
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Those are 16x8 +0 and 16x8.5 -6 in gold finish with machined lip.
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Tires are 195/45R16 and 205/45R16
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It’s available in your 5x130 (use Custom Bolt Pattern).
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They can be ordered from here : RS Watanabe R-Type 16x8 +0 | motiveJAPAN & RS Watanabe R-Type 16x8.5 -6 | motiveJAPAN
Thanks,
-Maxime

[tx996tt]

Hi All,
Following up on this thread as considering using the Watanabe rims on a SC slightly below Euro height with 245/45 and 225/45 16s. I am concerned with the low offset, potential fender protrusion and fender to top of tire clearance:

Watanabe Rear Wheel Spec: 16x8.5 et negative 6
Using Bill V's formula (Rim Width*25.4)/2 -ET:
The hub to outer rim distance is 113.95 mm
For Comparison: Recommended 9" ET +15 measures 99.3 mm
The Watanabe rim will be outbound approx 15mm from recommended 9" fitment

8" Front Wheel will be 23-25mm outbound from recommended (ET 0 vs +25)

Ride height and (reasonable) negative camber can help mitigate.

Has anyone tried to use these wheels or opinions from the wheel experts?

[kyngfish]

Anyone know the estimated weights?

[tx996tt]

Weights:
7.8 KG (R)
7.5 KG (F)

[billydeakins]

I researched the R Types for my 89 3.2...both through Motive Japan and even emailed with the factory in Japan. They'll do custom bolt patterns but R Types are only available in 1 offset in each size, which wouldn't fit a NB car. You need turbo flares, or a turbo, to run these. I can't remember the users name, but someone in Australia had them on a Carrera with turbo flares and they looked fantastic....although he sold them on the forum here a few months back.

I ended up having a set of Rotiform MLW's built with sizes/offsets that Bill V. recommended. Super happy with the rears, but wish the fronts had some lip like the R Types.

[tx996tt]

Thanks Billy - the car looks great.

Did you go 8 & 8.5 in 16"?

[billydeakins]

Thanks tx996tt....they're 17". Fronts are 8" and rears are 9.5".

[daltvater]

Originally Posted by billydeakins

I researched the R Types for my 89 3.2...both through Motive Japan and even emailed with the factory in Japan. They'll do custom bolt patterns but R Types are only available in 1 offset in each size, which wouldn't fit a NB car. You need turbo flares, or a turbo, to run these. I can't remember the users name, but someone in Australia had them on a Carrera with turbo flares and they looked fantastic....although he sold them on the forum here a few months back.

I ended up having a set of Rotiform MLW's built with sizes/offsets that Bill V. recommended. Super happy with the rears, but wish the fronts had some lip like the R Types.

Wondering if you have those offsets by chance? I've been looking for Bill's suggestions but can't seem to find anywhere.

Need a set up track wheels and these look perfect. Just need to be sure they can clear Turbo brakes on a SC.

Thanks! Dan