Posted By: Jolly_Raj_R
Minilites and Minilite copies... - 02/01/09 09:21 AM
Hey all, I'm really struck by the notion of running something a bit different for my 67 Barracuda Coupe.. I'm starting to need some Rogaine for my 14" rallyes so I figure-- if I'm replacing tires, I'm going to upsize the deal.. I have 15" cop rims, but they need some finish work (ie: blast them to de-rust them and paint...)
I started also thinking about going with something a bit more vintage.. And, I thought how nice minilites looked on a friend's barracuda..
Anyone have a source for good Minilite style wheels? I'd like to not break the bank since this is my daily driver.. 17" is okay as long as it'll fit stock suspension (A-body 8-1/4 rear, 73+ suspension and brakes)..
I saw the ET Wheels (http://www.etwheels.com/ac/15flac3.html) LT-III.. Looks real nice (price is $295 for a single piece casting 17" rim..).. I like that it looks like the Minilite sport rims.. (For some reason, I dig the lip and sunken lugnut area)..
I also saw Superlites (made in Australia, imported by VTO), but they only make it up to 16".. I figure, it's either 15" or 17" because of tire availability..
I'm told there's a guy name Phil (PSE Engineering) that does vintage style 15" rims but he's a one-man shop and I don't have the time to hound someone so they can sell my their product..
I've also seen that Minilite sells in the US.. But, it appears that the sport doesn't appear on their website? (www.minilite.us)..
Am I missing anything? I considered Vector SE rims from American Racing until I saw they're now discontinued.. Hmph. How can I get my retro racer fix!?
...My eventual plan is to go B-body rear end with Dr. Diff cobra brakes all around..
...I guess that suggests 17" is the way to go..
And, on that note, any suggestions as to what 17" rim I should look for backspacing wise, etc?
I *do not* want to run spacers.. My car is a daily driver and I want to keep it as MacGuyver possible as possible.. (IE: its 8:45pm on a Sunday.. The parts store closes in 15 minutes.. Are they going to have something that will let me skate by with my car..
Thanks in advance!
Raj
I started also thinking about going with something a bit more vintage.. And, I thought how nice minilites looked on a friend's barracuda..
Anyone have a source for good Minilite style wheels? I'd like to not break the bank since this is my daily driver.. 17" is okay as long as it'll fit stock suspension (A-body 8-1/4 rear, 73+ suspension and brakes)..
I saw the ET Wheels (http://www.etwheels.com/ac/15flac3.html) LT-III.. Looks real nice (price is $295 for a single piece casting 17" rim..).. I like that it looks like the Minilite sport rims.. (For some reason, I dig the lip and sunken lugnut area)..
I also saw Superlites (made in Australia, imported by VTO), but they only make it up to 16".. I figure, it's either 15" or 17" because of tire availability..
I'm told there's a guy name Phil (PSE Engineering) that does vintage style 15" rims but he's a one-man shop and I don't have the time to hound someone so they can sell my their product..
I've also seen that Minilite sells in the US.. But, it appears that the sport doesn't appear on their website? (www.minilite.us)..
Am I missing anything? I considered Vector SE rims from American Racing until I saw they're now discontinued.. Hmph. How can I get my retro racer fix!?
...My eventual plan is to go B-body rear end with Dr. Diff cobra brakes all around..
...I guess that suggests 17" is the way to go..
And, on that note, any suggestions as to what 17" rim I should look for backspacing wise, etc?
I *do not* want to run spacers.. My car is a daily driver and I want to keep it as MacGuyver possible as possible.. (IE: its 8:45pm on a Sunday.. The parts store closes in 15 minutes.. Are they going to have something that will let me skate by with my car..
Thanks in advance!
Raj