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15x9 Minilite wheels for ST
Like many others, I would really like to get my hands on a set of 15x9 Minilites for an upcoming ST project.
I've been talking with a manufacturer that is considering producing these wheels, but I need to know the backspacing. Anyone have an original they can measure? If we can get these going again, this list will be the first to know! Thanks, Todd |
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BUMP: out of interest...
(I myself don't know the back spacing...)
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Do they make a 15x9 minilite?
I heard the widest they make is a 8" Let me know if they have 9" thanks |
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They did, but they're very rare. |
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Aren't they still making them? I think that is what Dave B and the artisans at TRE installed on that beautiful tan 911 "GS".
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wouldn't the spacing then be just like the fuch 15x9?
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I think there's a set of 15x10 Minilites for sale on the Early S board.
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10-25-2005, 01:22 PM
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Dave....
I'm not aware of that car, can you send me a link? 15x8 is currently the largest Minilite is making right now. Todd |
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These are 8.5 x 15 (bead seat to bead seat width measurement) with 4.5 inch backspace we have made . Two piece aluminum, 20 lbs each< considerably lighter than the cast minilites. They take sleeved lug nuts that support the wheel around each stud. Price is $500 each and 2 are available from stock immediately. Please e mail us at info@tremotorsports.com for more info on other sizes and availability
  
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I've seen these rims at TRE. They're gorgeous and well made.
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just looking at the machined surface mating w/ the hub gives me wood
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I think I have what you are looking for, though I believe they are 15x10.
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Brian - Wow! Interesting. Are you selling those?
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Yup. Looking for an offer I can't refuse. I need to fund my 911S project.
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minitlites
i saw on american racing wheels web site that they make a set of wheels that look very much like the minilite but in many different sizes, i think up to a 15x12. they have different back spacing options and i think they will custom drill the bolt pattern. i haven't contacted them but i would be curious if they could work. most there wheels are under $200ea.
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Dave, I sent you an email but got a message that your mailbox was full.
The spokes of aftermarket wheels seem to have a less pronounced contour. I prefer the look of the original spokes.
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sbc is having problems with their mailbox servers so very few e mails get thru. They are supposed to have it fixed sometime today (We hope!)
gestalt1 : Great find on the american source! going to check it out. For those kind of prices, they can be refinished to whatever you like and still have some $$ left over. Let's hope thanks
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ok- just got off the phone with american mag representative; They will not drill the porsche bolt pattern per se. But they will drill a pattern that allows a steel insert to the correct 5 x 130 mm measurements. What this means is that the rims can be delivered to a outside specialist that will install the inserts and check for trueness. Prices pending size, shipping back and forth, and the insert operation. Stay tuned...
and my e mail is working again 
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1971 Porsche Targa 2.5L
