tires and wheels 13"x8" wheels?

[zturnidge]

Where can i find some cheap 13"x8"or8.5" wheels? would it be possible for me to widen my steelies myself or some where other than stockton wheel to have them done?

i just need atleast 2 wheels!

[MOJOJOY]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3505176

[zturnidge]

Your on the right track! i just dont really like the look of those wheels. to shiney. im thinking somthing older more unique or just cheap.

somethig like this style.

[zturnidge]

like these? i would prefer to just widen the ones i have though.

[MOJOJOY]

I have a set of Ronal Racing (magnesium centers 3 piece wheels) that will go on my newly purchased racecar. here are some pics. Jack Healy's old race car.

and the wheels

For sale:

(2)13x6 (2)13 x8 BBS 3 piece wheels there were on a center lock racecar but still have 4x100 pattern.

And my oldtime favorites

[zturnidge]

YES!

[MOJOJOY]

I have been looking for a spare for those ronal racings for years with no luck.

the BBS's are for sale email me at mojojoy at gmail dot com

[zturnidge]

emailed.

[brad_c-ville_VA]

you can often find the 13 x 8 et4 rotas on ebay for about $450 shipped. i know miata guys run them in autoX quite often.

and, i've always wondered: why put the narrow 175 or so tires on the wide wheels? it always seems to be a VW thing. just for looks i assume, but wouldn't it be horribly dangerous to drive on those? i suppose it's one way to get low profile tires in a 13" size.

[Lee]

Jack's ex-car is indeed very nice. Any other pictures?

[kris]

Emailed about BBS 13's. Wonder if anyone makes replacement lips for them as I need 6" all around.

[BeEmVeh2002]

you can often find the 13 x 8 et4 rotas on ebay for about $450 shipped. i know miata guys run them in autoX quite often.

and, i've always wondered: why put the narrow 175 or so tires on the wide wheels? it always seems to be a VW thing. just for looks i assume, but wouldn't it be horribly dangerous to drive on those? i suppose it's one way to get low profile tires in a 13" size.

I hope this helps; It's not just a VW thing, The reason for stretching tires is to increase tire/sidewall stiffness which is needed when drifting. If you look at alot of drift cars, they run super stretched tires and smaller diameter wheels that range from 13" to 15" wheels because they spin faster and are easier to break loose. As to why the VW guys need all this... beats me! They have front wheel drive cars, trying to pull off a "RWD look." -Cyrus

[zturnidge]

It just looks awesome in my opinion.

[jgmgti]

you can often find the 13 x 8 et4 rotas on ebay for about $450 shipped. i know miata guys run them in autoX quite often.

and, i've always wondered: why put the narrow 175 or so tires on the wide wheels? it always seems to be a VW thing. just for looks i assume, but wouldn't it be horribly dangerous to drive on those? i suppose it's one way to get low profile tires in a 13" size.

Brad,

You my friend are right,it is a V.W. thing,my old 78 German spec.GTI. Koni coilovers,2000cc ABA Block,bosch CIS injection,leather Recaros,caged,big cam ported polished head etc. Made 128 H.P. at the wheels 7.5x14 Revolutions with 195-45-14nToyo T1s tires,totaled Dec.2005.Rode like a brick.

Jonathan

[Lee]

I look those early GTis. I find they have a lot in common with 2002s.