Posted June 9, 200420 yr comment_84551 I was just looking at the Motorsport website at the Panasport wheel prices.They list the 15"x6" size at $189.95 and the 15"x7" size at $219.95.I intend to put 225x15x50 tires on them. Is it worth spending $30 per wheel more for the 7" wide size, or would it make much of a difference?This is going on my high speed autocross car.TIA,Marty Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84573 if this is going on an autocross car i would invest the extra money. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84575 even the panas are too cheap. I'd like those crazy light "Ray's Engineering" Volk TE37's I believe the 16'' wheels are about 13 lbs and the 14's are only 8! Phenomonal! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84578 Will these fit?15'' 7.0JJ 0 offset 4X114.3 price 40,950 yen (apeice?) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84579 "To mail six packages to Japan overnight is how much? That's in yen? DOLLARS? Oh, you people are deliberately taking advantage of people in a hurry, you know that?"-Al from Toy Story II Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84581 The goodThey're lightThey're inexpensiveThey're readily availibleThe badThey're cast - not forgedthe open look says "How about my rear drums"would the +17mm offset be too much for a 15X7? Such a small amount wouldn't seem to matter.Kosei K-1 Racing Found these by searching tirerack.com for 1985 toyota gts Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84582 the link bombed Here's what it said: Finish: Silver Painted Size Selected: 15x7 Price: $129 each Estimated Availability: In Stock Recommended Tire Size: 195/50-15 Wheel Offset: +17mm ** Lightweight: 14.0 lbs. ** Additional Specs Bolt Pattern: 4-114 Finish Warranty: 1 Year Country of Origin: Japan Construction Type: G. Cast/Shot Peened and a photo of the wheel for a different fitment Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84587 The K1's have a good rep in autox. Light and strong. The Miata and Civic SI guys use them a lot. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84590 The Volks are my favorite modern wheel. I have seen them in 14 by 7j 4X 114.3 with a very low offset on an ae86. They looked great on that car. I will have to scrounge through my pictures. I am sure those wheels would fit and look great on a zed. It would make a zed D1 cool. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 9, 200420 yr comment_84594 The Ray Gram Lights now come in 15 x7's with 0 offset ,but the price is still pretty high Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 10, 200420 yr Author comment_84635 Victor,It seems like 17 offset would be a lot. An offset of 0 is recommended. Interesting wheels though.Where can you get the K-1's or Volks?One other issue that I am having is that I put on the Toyota 4-piston calipers (very wide), with vented rotors. I actually picked up a nice set of Enkei mesh style wheels and they would not clear the calipers. (Might be for sale, PM me if you are interested) I put the Panasports on that were on my show car and they fit fine. So I am going to need a wheel that provides extra clearance beyond where the hub ends. Panasports bow outward in the spoke area to provide extra clearance. I would hate to order new wheels and still have a clearance problem.Anyone use the K-1 or Volks with the Toyota brakes?Marty Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 12, 200420 yr comment_84855 Personally, I'll be ordering a set of 16" Volk Gramlight 57c's in gunmetal finish. 0 offset, 4x114.3 bolt pattern, and wrapping them with 205/50/16 Potenza SO-3's. I'll see how fitment is =D Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/12127-need-panasport-opinion/#findComment-84855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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