where do I get some Watanabe wheels

SoloSol · 2002-10-23 18:18:17

Here is what I'm looking for. http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/images/users_photo/ferio.jpg

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Oct 23, 2002 | 10:18 AM

SoloSol

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where do I get some Watanabe wheels

Here is what I'm looking for.

Oct 23, 2002 | 10:45 AM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (SoloSol)

dopeness.

Oct 23, 2002 | 11:47 AM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (Doctor CorteZ)

Any Ideas?

Oct 23, 2002 | 12:02 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (SoloSol)

they look like miata wheels to me.

Oct 23, 2002 | 12:04 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (B18Cwon)

try http://www.wheelchoice.com
they sometimes have them

Oct 23, 2002 | 12:15 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (Chugger)

They are showing 16" and with the wrong bolt pattern.

As you know I need 15"w/4x100

Oct 23, 2002 | 12:20 PM

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Quote:

they look like miata wheels to me.

nope.

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Oct 23, 2002 | 12:48 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (Doctor CorteZ)

look like "black racing" wheels
or panasports.. i think they're all copying off of each other

Oct 23, 2002 | 01:04 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (sutrusu)

http://www.wheeloptions.com

Oct 23, 2002 | 01:07 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (sutrusu)

watannabe are the origonals, Black Racing are copies

I love those rims

Oct 23, 2002 | 01:08 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (thrashin)

I dont see them Jesse.

Oct 23, 2002 | 01:13 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (SoloSol)

they dont have them listed but they can order them for you.

Oct 23, 2002 | 01:29 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (thrashin)

Sweet thanks. Do you think that a set of Panasports or these would be better? They are so close in design.

Oct 23, 2002 | 01:50 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (SoloSol)

wheelchoice.com gets them once in a while. you just have to be patient and wait until they get some.

Oct 23, 2002 | 03:51 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (EkREV)

id go for the watanabe's or BR's. arent panasports made in the u.s.?

Oct 24, 2002 | 09:32 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (MasaSaito)

they really looks like miata's or ae86's

Oct 24, 2002 | 11:04 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (MasaSaito)

they look cool

Oct 25, 2002 | 08:09 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (MasaSaito)

Quote:

id go for the watanabe's or BR's. arent panasports made in the u.s.?

Not sure whether they are USDM or not, but Panasports are an extremely high quality, race-proven wheel. They are light and they've been around forever. Very good stuff.

You also don't see too many on Civics, which is all the more reason to get them.

Oct 26, 2002 | 10:53 AM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (SoloSol)

Got them from a local japanese motor/parts importer for $400 CDN with tires...

SSR RS8's... produced by Watanabe

[Modified by CivicDXR, 12:54 PM 10/26/2002]

Oct 26, 2002 | 03:36 PM

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Re: where do I get some Watanabe wheels (CivicDXR)

Wanna be, hard to be.

Those wheels are 13in autocross wheels designed for the old BMW 2002's. They are german racing wheel, some do fit honda bolt pattern, I love the style, but the lightness you will not find with a knock off, just to let you know.