13x8/9 inch wheels?

[max attack]

Anyone know of any used 13x8 or 9 wheels out there with a 4x114.3 bolt circle?.I'd be open to anything reasonably priced in steel or aluminum.Rota C8's would be perfect(dual 4x100,4x114.3 bolt pattern)
If anyone has,knows of or sees a set on another furom please let me know.

Thanks

[13inches]

The 4x114.3 Rota RBs are on eBay right now for next to nothing!

[max attack]

Cool,you wouldn't happen to have a link would you?.

[max attack]

I found them,unfortunately $500us doesn't really qualify as for next to nothing for me.I'd hoped for a used set.

Thanks though,keep you eyes out if you can.

[Ron]

Hi Tom,

In the last few issues of Inside Track someone has been selling 2 Duralite 13x8s with 4 1/4 and 4 1/2 dual bolt patterns for $150.

mwallace@shaw.ca or 780-462-4874


Ron

[max attack]

Thanks Ron,I saw that but didn't contact because I need a set.I'll give him a shout anyways.

[spoonie]

you can get brand new steelies from www.diamondracingwheels.com for dirt cheap. hellz, i did.

call them - dont bother with the email. they have a 1-800 #.

also, if you DO go ahead, specify USPS - UPS WILL RAPE YOU on customs.

~spoonie

[max attack]

Thanks Spoonie,looks like no used stuff laying around so I'll likely go with the diamonds.I was just looking at bart wheels but their weight is listed at 19lbs for a 13x8-ouch!(diamonds are 14lbs)

[MAXFLOW2]

Too bad but I have 4 - 13x8's on 4x100 - 3 piece superlight 8-9 lbs. I'll post them soon. If you hear of anyone looking for that pattern pass this on. :(

[max attack]

How much you asking maxflow?,possible to redrill to my pattern?

[MAXFLOW2]

Cannot be redrilled. They are so well designed for lightweight that in the back where they mount there is only meat for the pattern made.

So far I have this info:

2 - 13X7
2 - 13x8

Hub is 60mm.

Weight 8.5 lbs

Design is a virtual BBS knockoff.

Manufacturer is Comp. Automotive Ltd. England.

I'll get the backspace posted shortly. Sorry no pics yet.

[max attack]

Thanks,too bad about not being able redrill.

[MAXFLOW2]

yeah. It can only be slotted but that doesn't work well in todays cars. This type of old universal lug worked OK with the domestics as the nut was a flat seat rather than a conical.

How about contacting Tire Mag in Toronto. They will make up rims from blanks.

Good luck in your search.

Jeff Lehmann

[JAYh]

Hey, could you change the hubs? BMW 3xx of the same age came with 4x100 hubs and similar factory offset (23ish I think - ask Wes.) I know that's a lot of work but it's just an idea.

- J

[max attack]

Yeah changing the hubs would be a pain,issues with wheel bearing sizing between the spindle size and hub size wouldn't be worth the hassle.Not to mention brake hardware and on and on.
There's actually quite a few wheel options with the factory pattern,besides its only $63 us for a 13x8 steel wheel.

[MAXFLOW2]

yeah um ...steelies..... h e a v y??? Invest in weight reduction!! Most steelies are 20-25 lbs no???

[Ron]

Hey Tom,

more wheels your size here:
http://www.race-cars.com/partbd/messages/11378.htm

[max attack]

Thanks Ron,I sent an e-mail to see if he had any 8's along with his assortment of 7's.

Yes most steel wheels are heavy,13x8 diamonds are listed at 14lbs.Only 1 pound heavier than my 15" kosei's,and at $63us each its hard to not be at least interested.

[max attack]

Just saying thanks Ron,I bought the circle wheels from the guy in your link.I decided that 13x7's would work if I run the 215 710's.

Besides a set of 4 aluminum 9.5lb wheels for $200us makes me happy happy!!:D