auxilary Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 got some rims that look identical to panasport in weight and design, no center caps, and no monicker on the back of the rim. The only stampings on the rim indicate MADE IN JAPAN, and the size, which is 14x7. Until I saw the back of the rim, I was 100% certain they were panasports...now I'm wondering if they really are. I always thought panasports were american made, am I wrong? here's the culprit in question: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 those look a lot like Minilites... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 those look a lot like Minilites... I don't think they are...aren't Minilites made in Britain? I am puzzled at these wheels too--the do look just like Panasports but ar made in Japan. They are reasonably light and came from an autocross Z car. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Minilites are made in Britain; my Panasports are made in japan, and have Panasport Racing and and "made in japan" cast into the wheel. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Minilites are made in Britain; my Panasports are made in japan' date=' and have Panasport Racing and and "made in japan" cast into the wheel. John[/quote'] Many thanks, John C! That means that these are the real deal and are truly Panasports! 14" x 7" perfect for a 510 or 240Z for that old school look---ebay here it comes Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted June 2, 2003 Author Share Posted June 2, 2003 Hm, we didn't see "panasport racing" cast into it, but the rim's fairly dirty. Davy, get to cleaning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 Hm, we didn't see "panasport racing" cast into it, but the rim's fairly dirty. Davy, get to cleaning! Yes massah! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 How much do they weigh? If the bare wheel is about 16#'s, I'd guess they're real Panasports. If they're up about 20#'s, probably knock-off's. My 15x7's weigh 17#'s. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 How much do they weigh? If the bare wheel is about 16#'s' date=' I'd guess they're real Panasports. If they're up about 20#'s, probably knock-off's. My 15x7's weigh 17#'s. John[/quote'] With the tires on, they feel very light. I hope to sell them with the tires so I don't have to do any unnecessary work. Although I have not weighed the wheel and tire, I'm willing to bet these are the real deal. Thanks for the info!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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