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who makes 14 or 15" 110mm wheels?

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Old 02-09-08 | 10:54 PM
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Could be the only way for us to get a better selection. I chose konig cause their already bout the only damn one left that makes a wheel that fits.
Old 02-09-08 | 11:41 PM
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or if someone finds a wheel that is mutualy liked we can all send our suggestion to whomever makes it.
Old 02-09-08 | 11:52 PM
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Yeah I'll email Konig too maybe they'll listen if more than one person says it.
Old 02-10-08 | 10:26 AM
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i allmost got those neeper(sp?) rims. then i looked at the size 13x5
Old 02-10-08 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 85rotarypower
DO NOT just bolt up a set of ford focus wheels. The bolt pattern is close enough that they will bolt up, but its off by just enough to put excess side stress on the lugs and they could very easily shear off. The ford pattern is 4x108, 2mm off but thats enough to seriously comprimise the integrity of your wheel studs. Also, just enlarging the holes doesn't work. The part that the lug nut seats on is conical, meaning they are self centering so they will still center to the 108 pattern.

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Old 02-10-08 | 12:50 PM
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Cany you have the 4x108 moddified to work on the 4x110? I am picking up a set of mustang wheels that are 15x7 and he said he had the rims redone for his 81 racing rx7 back in the late 80's.
Old 02-10-08 | 01:11 PM
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I really hope konig gives me back a decent answer. I see no reason why they couldn't choose another type of wheel to drill in the 4x110 pattern. I mean, their already drilling the rewind, why not the b-bomb if your shooting for that old school demographic? Further more, why don't they offer the rewind in the 0 offset? Why only the 20mm? It doesn't make sense to me.

Anyhow, aren't saabs 4x110? Cause my 7 came with these crappy saab wheels, granted they don't fit in the front cause they need spacers but their on there.
Old 02-10-08 | 06:22 PM
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i dont know if anyone else likes some of the axis wheels but i'd like to see them make some of thier wheels in a 4x110 ive emailed them before with no response but maybe some more would make an impact
Old 02-10-08 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ForsakenRX7
I really hope konig gives me back a decent answer. I see no reason why they couldn't choose another type of wheel to drill in the 4x110 pattern. I mean, their already drilling the rewind, why not the b-bomb if your shooting for that old school demographic? Further more, why don't they offer the rewind in the 0 offset? Why only the 20mm? It doesn't make sense to me.

Anyhow, aren't saabs 4x110? Cause my 7 came with these crappy saab wheels, granted they don't fit in the front cause they need spacers but their on there.
They do make Rewinds in 0 offset (suit Datsun) but they are 4x114.3 These can be redrilled to 4x110 but they will stick out of the guards a fair bit
Old 02-10-08 | 08:48 PM
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I cant find anyone who will redrill a rim to a different bolt pattern. Noone wants to take the risk for fear of liability if something was to happen. (not that I would legally do anything, but they dont care what I say) Personaly I dont like the idea of redrilled wheels either but what am I gonna do you know?

So...since your on here. If I get your flares, where can I find some decent lookin wheels to fit under the flares properly. What is the appropriate size and offset to run the wheels to the edge of the flares? I was under the understanding that 15x7 with 0 offset would be perfect.
I've read about guys on here using spacers but I think thats a band-aid for a wrong size wheel. I dont trust spacers. I have seen too many guys locally drop wheels that were running them, as such I've avoided them like the plague.
Old 02-11-08 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ForsakenRX7
I really hope konig gives me back a decent answer. I see no reason why they couldn't choose another type of wheel to drill in the 4x110 pattern. I mean, their already drilling the rewind, why not the b-bomb if your shooting for that old school demographic? Further more, why don't they offer the rewind in the 0 offset? Why only the 20mm? It doesn't make sense to me.

Anyhow, aren't saabs 4x110? Cause my 7 came with these crappy saab wheels, granted they don't fit in the front cause they need spacers but their on there.
Saab:

900 4x108
9-2 5x100
9-3 &94+ 900 5x110
9-5 5x110


I wouldnt be going to far if these are on your car now!
Old 02-11-08 | 05:17 PM
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I just got this email from someone at Team Dynamics Racing http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/

"Thanks for the mail. Do you have a certain style in mind? What size and
finish? Let me know and we'll check stock for you. Getting the 4 x 110 is
not a problem. If I don't have them in stock, we can order them from our
factory in England.

Thanks,

Don Kane
Vice president"

So I wrote him back, I like the Pro Race 2 that they make so I guess I'll find out what they have. I'll be sure to pass along what I find out if someone else is interested too.
Old 02-11-08 | 05:22 PM
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i liek those pro race wheels make sure they can get them in the right off sets ect. i know for me and other sa cars theres some fit ment issuse with the rewinds.
Old 02-11-08 | 08:37 PM
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Don't worry, I aint drivin the car anyways. The rims are wrong, the carb is shot, and it looks as though the radiator leaks.
Oh well. Excuses to give the wife for dumping more money in it.
Old 02-11-08 | 09:14 PM
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Keep us posted. It's hard to find a good looking rim in a 4x100 bolt pattern especially in a larger size rim other than 13". Any info would be great,thanks.
Old 02-11-08 | 10:47 PM
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Axis has mostly 4x110 a lot of older looking suff if you into that thing
Old 02-11-08 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by redbstd
Axis has mostly 4x110 a lot of older looking suff if you into that thing
Their website shows them as 4x100. Our car: 4x110
The search continues.
Old 02-11-08 | 11:23 PM
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yea redbstd corrected himself in the other thread. Axis DOES NOT make 4x110
Old 02-11-08 | 11:24 PM
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ALSO DO NOT use 4x108 on your car. They will bolt up but you will likely shear some bolts after not overly long.
Old 02-11-08 | 11:29 PM
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Yes but work deos wahahaha. so there and they look the same too.
Old 02-12-08 | 02:17 PM
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So yeah I ordered the Pro Race 2's from Don Kane they've got to have them special ordered from England but they're $167 a wheel, not bad really considering how light they are. So if you want wheels they're the ones to contact. Don said they have the Pro Race 1.2's and the Pro Race 2's available in black and high powered silver.



Old 02-12-08 | 03:03 PM
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Awesome! I really like those. Did you by chance ask what size and offset is available?
Old 02-12-08 | 03:29 PM
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I'm getting 15's with a 23 offset. But he asked me what I wanted, so they can make them to spec. He said he would check with his wheel guy that has experience with 7's to see if he thought the offset would cause any issue and get back to me. All in all I was really impressed.
Old 02-12-08 | 05:08 PM
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Well, I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sold. The multi-spoke ones in 15 inch with a low off set, blacked out like the rest of the car is what I'm gonna go for.
The quality of their wheels and the weight savings is a plus too.
Thank you for emailing them ultra.
Old 02-12-08 | 05:12 PM
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Any word from konig?



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