minilites

[thunderzy]

Does anybody make large diameter minilite wheels?

[Damn True]

Team III makes a 17"

[TonyL]

So does PS engineering.

For the money, I'd go with TeamIII

I think the wheel is called the LTIII

[zman1969]

team III wheel

[thunderzy]

Zman, Im planning on putting them on my 79 firebird. But I would like a larger diameter for the rear. Is there a way to modify the original wheel to get an 18 or 19 inch diameter?

[zman1969]

http://www.etwheels.com/ac/

here is a link to their website i dont see anything bigger than 17"
but who knows they may be able to make them for you may give them a call they were very helpful when i spoke to them

[Tito]

Vintage Wheel Works V48 wheels are pretty close to the old minilite wheels. I'm happy with mine.
Wheel info here:
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v48
VWW Pic Pages here:
http://www.vintagewheelworks.com/vie...ir=0&img_id=39

[dipren443]

Zman, Im planning on putting them on my 79 firebird. But I would like a larger diameter for the rear. Is there a way to modify the original wheel to get an 18 or 19 inch diameter?

If your pockets are deep enough, Superlite can help you out. They make 3 Piece Minilite style wheels in 18" and 19". Seeing as they are in the UK and the exchange rate is beyond comprehension, prepare to drop some coin.

http://www.superlite-wheels.com/wheelpage.asp?cat=2

I have a quote for 17's and 18's somewhere in my email. I will dig it up for you.

Ok, found it:

Dated 13 July 2007:

8x17 @ 360.00 pounds sterling each
8x18 @ 389.00 Pounds sterling each
9.5x17@ 397.00 pounds sterling each
9.5x18 @ 438.00 pounds sterling each

If you do not stay up on exchange rates, the pound is over twice the equivalent USD. Multiply those numbers by 2.08 to get our price...

[kmcanally]

Interesting...the price list actually shows 20" wheels as well. Here it is, double the price for USD. I think I will order me some 12x5's and start a new trend.

http://www.superlite-wheels.com/Ultr...iecePrice.html

[dipren443]

Interesting...the price list actually shows 20" wheels as well. Here it is, double the price for USD. I think I will order me some 12x5's and start a new trend.

http://www.superlite-wheels.com/Ultr...iecePrice.html

There is a fair amount of discrepancy between those prices and what I was emailed in July... I went off those prices on their site and was thinking I would buy a set. When I received the email with the updated ones, I changed my mind a bit....

[thunderzy]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! I knew someone here would have an answer! Thanks Dipren443

[dipren443]

I will be looking forward to pics if you do order a set. I really want to order a set of 17's or 18's, but can't decide if I want to drop somewhere around $3K on them...

I am going to call up PS Engineering and get a price quote from them as well. I really want a set of Minilite styled wheels for my 2nd Gen Z/28... I am really not a fan of all the bling/billet stuff out there, but want room to clear some decent sized brakes.

[Damn True]

When you get the info from PS Engineering please post it up here. I have all but settled on the Team III wheels due to price and the fact that they are local, but if PS has better prices who knows?

[thunderzy]

Im not close to buying anything right now. I agree with you, Im not a fan of the billet stuff either. Im looking for the vintage look with modern dimensions. Its either the superlites or the pontiac rallye 2 by billet vintiques. I prefer the superlite's because they give that trans am racing look! Ill write superlite an email and list their pricing here when I get it. Thanks every one for your help!!

[dipren443]

When you get the info from PS Engineering please post it up here. I have all but settled on the Team III wheels due to price and the fact that they are local, but if PS has better prices who knows?

True,

I will be calling PS tomorrow. I saw some positive info on a FFR (Factory Five Racing) webpage making some remarks about a set of wheels from PS running 1400 for a replica cobra. I don't know how this relates to the Minilite rep price, but I have seen pics of PS's minilite reps and they are much closer to the original than Team III's. I am not a fan of the ridge around the center hub area. That is what drew me to the superlite...

As soon as I have some info from PS, I will post it up.

Nick

[dipren443]

PS Wheels it will be for me!!!

I just got off the phone with PS and was quoted the following prices:

17 x 8: $445 each

17 x 9.5: $465 each

They are a little more than the Team III wheels, but being that they are exact duplicates of the Minilite wheels in appearance, I will be much happier with them.

He also said that the wheels are in stock, and he could have them done in short order. Now only if I had the cash right now. :(

[TonyL]

Phil is AWESOME and hand makes all of his wheels himself. He's a little difficult to get a hold of, but bear with him. He's one of the best. His wheels are worth the extra money if you ask me.

[TonyL]

actually. have a look at this

http://jr.stangnet.com/PSE.htm

It'll give you some insight into what goes into making his wheels.

[dipren443]

Thanks for the link Tony. I actually stumbled upon it through a google search and was more than pleased after seeing the center chunk of the Minilite rep. Looks far better than the other replicas I have seen.

I will not be hesitating to order a set of wheels from him. Now to figure out backspacing.

[thunderzy]

Dipren where did you see a picture of his minilite reps? I cant find it!