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super vw
April 22nd 2003, 22:07
does any one make 14 inch wheels in 4/130? or is that even what i want to be doing? i plan on making my 74 super into a Solo-2 car so i was thinking smaller wheels= faster spool up?

any comments?

-Jonathan:)
vujade
April 23rd 2003, 08:14
not sure about 4 x 130, but in Porsche 5 x 130 I have seen 14" Fuchs.

If you are looking for a really small tire you can run a 175/55/15 or 195/45/15 and these will be lower then any 14" tire that I know of.
Aurumen
April 23rd 2003, 11:13
I would highly recommend going with 13 inch wheels...if you're in a class that allows such small wheels. Race tires for that size are cheaper and available in a larger variety of sizes. I have 15 inch race wheels from www.diamondracingwheels.com They are light weight (mine weigh 19 lbs each at 15X8) and they are available in just about any bolt pattern you want. They're also dirt cheap at about 60 bucks a piece.

Nick
trevorbrady
April 28th 2003, 10:02
some old skodas came with 13" or 14" wheels on the 4x130 bolt pattern. If you have disk brakes however, these will not be big enough to clear the caliper. If you have drums you'll be ok...
lightning bug
April 28th 2003, 21:04
I also had Diamonds when I solo 2'd my super. 13X7's. They were only 13 lbs ea. They are spun steel. Race only. Not for street. Cheap too. I think I paid around $250.
lightning bug
April 28th 2003, 21:06
CRAP!!!...... I just remembered.... I have a set of Diamonds that I never used.....13X7. Mounted once... never driven on. Let me know if you're interested.
Rob
April 28th 2003, 21:23
Just came accross these (not mine) :
http://racing.kos.net/soloforums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1279

Rob.
super vw
April 28th 2003, 23:40
lightning bug, do you have any pics of those wheels you have? maybe even pics of some mounted on a car?

Thanks
Jonathan
lightning bug
April 29th 2003, 16:28
I don't have any pics of them mounted, but I'll get you some pics of the wheels. What year and type of car are they going on??? Standard, Super etc.???
super vw
April 29th 2003, 18:37
its a 74 super
lightning bug
April 29th 2003, 20:13
NICE!!! That's what I had 'em on..... pics coming....
super vw
April 29th 2003, 23:01
Right on!:)
Aurumen
April 30th 2003, 09:39
Here are my 15 inchers...the 13s are somewhat similar.

http://homepage.mac.com/aurumen/.Pictures/MVC-129S.JPG


http://homepage.mac.com/aurumen/.Pictures/MVC-130S.JPG

Nick
lightning bug
May 1st 2003, 00:00
Mine are different. I have the mini-lites. They are a different looking wheel and silver. The wheels are at my garage. I'm working a bit of OT. I'll have pics soon.
lightning bug
May 1st 2003, 00:01
Look for pics tomorrow.....
super vw
May 1st 2003, 00:08
;)
Aurumen
May 1st 2003, 15:02
Originally posted by lightning bug
Mine are different. I have the mini-lites. They are a different looking wheel and silver. The wheels are at my garage. I'm working a bit of OT. I'll have pics soon.

Oh, i thought you got the same style i did...oops

nick
lightning bug
May 2nd 2003, 22:32
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid61/p9590c5a279b7e3b715f1532c4e844499/fc39f9ba.jpg


These are for sale. PM or e-mail if interested and for details.
super vw
May 2nd 2003, 23:40
you wouldent have any pics of them instaled on a beetle would ya?:)
lightning bug
May 3rd 2003, 09:44
No I don't sorry. These were only mounted on the car once and driven around the block.
super vw
May 5th 2003, 00:24
oh, i think i might look for some 15 inch fuches. i think with some 45-50 seires tires they should work well for Auto-x and still look alright for some street use.
petevw
May 12th 2003, 22:57
i found a set of 14" real porsche fuchs here locally. i think he said he wants 500ish canadian$$ for them.

later,
pete