Carl Beck Posted February 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 3, 2009 Before I put them on E-Bay I thought I'd offer them here. If anyone here wants a set of period correct MiniLites for their 240Z, I have a new set, never mounted. MiniLite makes limited runs of these wheels only when they receive larger bulk orders. I believe these were produced in the 80's. They are 14"x6" with lug nuts and center caps. $850.00 plus shipping This is the wheel that Panasport copied... PM me or E-mail me at beck@becksystems.com if you want them. FWIW, Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Palmer Posted February 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 3, 2009 Carl,Nice deal. A period set with no road stress on them. Can't beat that. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisZ Posted February 3, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 3, 2009 They would look sweet on my roadster, to bad i don't have founds to spend on that car right now.Good luck with the sale.Chris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks guys. I'm sure there is a home for them out there somewhere.Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRider260Z Posted February 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks guys. I'm sure there is a home for them out there somewhere.Carl B. Yes and it would have likely been here in Texas too , but I am hard looking for some 15's (90%) or 16's (10%) to get these China wheels and tires off my car. Got any other sizes hiding in the back forty storage ! Thanks as always. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted February 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2009 Oh come on Kirk, you know you love those wheels, I am willing to bet you could sell them. they are not bad looking, and are practically new. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRider260Z Posted February 10, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2009 Oh come on Kirk, you know you love those wheels, I am willing to bet you could sell them. they are not bad looking, and are practically new. Well they aren't "terrible bad" but they aren't "better bigger gooder" either :classic:! A buddy of mines car looks gooder and so I have to upgrade, so that it upholds the image of Cowboys in Jap cars at the mostly all American car show. Whew - keeping up with the Jonses is hard to do in Texas where everything is bigger and better ...uhh, and gooder. I mean they have guys down here that build stuff to fly in Outer Space for christsakes! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted February 10, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 10, 2009 Well look into the Konig Rewinds, panasports, or Rota RBR's. I think all of them would compliment your car well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th-Z Posted February 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2009 That's a good price, Carl. Very good price. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted February 11, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 11, 2009 Such a good price that it hurts...Just got a new car and my fun budget is diminished for the time being...otherwise these would look amazing on the '77...Hmmm....how could I position myself as a charity to give you a tax receipt...Place them in a good home... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doehring Posted February 11, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Carl,what is the offset?Rolf Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted February 11, 2009 Hi Rolf:"Offset" is not marked on the wheels, so I've had to measure "Backspace" and calculate "offset" from there.Offset on the 14x5 inch OEM steel wheel is 0.59 inch (15mm) positive. Add 1/2 inch for rim thickness and you have a backspace of 3.59 inch (91.186mm).The 14x6 Minilite's have an offset of 1.25 inch (31.75mm) positive. Add 1/2 inch for rim thickness and you have a backspace of 4.125 inch (104.775mm).In effect - of the additional inch of width, 0.535 inch is added toward the inside of the car and 0.465 inch is added to the outside.The typical 14x7 inch wheels for the 240Z's are advertised as "0" offset. So that would give you a 4 inch backspace.Hope that answers your question.Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30704-minilite-14x6-never-mounted-must-go/#findComment-273828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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