XANTHODC2R

I decided to go with the Minilites on my 1978 civic cvcc. I had an idea that I liked the 8 spoke look and thought they were panasports, but I did not know about Minilites a UK company that has been making magnisium racing wheels since the 60's. Of course they also make them in aluminum there is a distributor in Los Gatos, Ca and they go for around $215.00 ea. which is not bad, since they are going to have to be custom with the rare lug pattern 4X120. My question is does anybody know what width and offset I should get? I am sticking with the 13" I am not interested in lowering my car, but want to know what width 5", 5.5" or 6". Thanks


Modified by XANTHODC2R at 12:35 AM 9/18/2007

E-AT_me

i think my old cvcc had 13x5.5 don't know on offset, though. check http://www.civic1200.com if you need an answer ASAP.

XANTHODC2R

Thanks E-at_me. I emailed Minilite and their US distributor

E-AT_me

XANTHODC2R

E-at-me,

That picture is sick thats how I want my 78. Mine is actually red like the front part of the car. Are those 13", 14" or 15". Like I said I dont want to lower her. It has the stock 13" You think 14" would be good would the 15" rub. Thanks

E-AT_me

those are 13's. the car was LOW on carrera coilovers. was a blast to drive and handled like a dream. best 2 grand i've spent.

anyways, 14's would be good, 15's would be pushing the envelope but i think i'd still rock them. at civic1200.com they've got a lot of people that have done stuff to these cars, including a "big brake" 4x100 swap so you can use regular civic wheels.

XANTHODC2R

E-at_me, did my homework and contacted minilite in UK I'm getting the 13"X 5.5. The guy I emailed knew the offset and lug pattern (4X120). He said 81 pounds per wheel and 125 pounds per shipping which is around $900.00. I also contacted panasport and spoke to some guy he said the wheels where $320.00 ea. so that would be $1280.00 with out shipping plus 3mo. to get. Even though panasports are from Japan I'm still going to rock the Minilities. What are carrera coilovers you mean from a porshe carrera? Also I though about the 4X100 conversion with all disk brakes but It seemed it would be more $$ Plus I really like the Minilites I want to keep it old school and stay away from Rotas.

E-AT_me

http://www.lrbmfg.com/sprint_shocks.php

that company. not porsche. atleast, i believe.

Zenguy

hello XANTHODC2R, sorry for the time of my response !
I was looking on another forum, were a guys said that he prefer drive with some 175 tyres. So I think good rims would be 5". You have contact minilites, and have them 4x120 rims ? If so, that great !
E-at me, your civic was superb ! I'd like to give mine the same look, but all in white, just lowered with minilites rims.

XANTHODC2R

Thanks Zenguy, you gave me the idea about the minilites I appreciate it, as soon as I get them I will post pictures. Before that is always liked the panasports, but to my surprise the minilites are less expensive. I guess the yen is more than the pound.

Zenguy

Yes, I think, and so I think minilites are lighter than panasport. Maybe it's good to verify ?