Can anyone identify this minilite style wheel?
 

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

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1499896693.jpg

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

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

Not BBS....more likely Watanabe Racing as docdan suggests
http://www.jdmlegends.com/?p=5335
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/642758-anyone-fit-jdm-rims-their-911-a.html

And why haven't you posted pics?

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

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

Superlites, from Australia.

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!

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.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1499970413.jpg

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

RS Watanabe. The pics originated here:

16inc | レーシングサービスワタナベ

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 <info@motivejapan.com>
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

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?

Anyone know the estimated weights?

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

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.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1549758312.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1549758312.jpg

Thanks Billy - the car looks great.

Did you go 8 & 8.5 in 16"?

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

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