tires and wheels Panasport, Superlite, Minilite question

[mhoffperson]

I am going to buy new wheels as a birthday present for myself. I have always loved how the Minilites/Superlites/Panasports look on our cars. I don't really like the harsher ride and boy racer look of 15" wheels or I would probably include the Rota RB's to my list. I prefer the 14" wheel as an upgrade over stock and I believe all three of the brands that I mentioned above are or were made in that diameter.

So, any advice on which wheel is the way to go? I did a search on this site which was great for giving me the width, offset, tire size that is appropriate, etc. However, I still feel there is room for up to date input. Which wheel do you recommend, why, and where is the best source (read price) to acquire.

Also, if anyone knows of someone with a set gathering dust in their garage I would love to know that as well.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Mark Hoffmann

Oakland, CA

1976 2002 Mintgrun

[jgerock]

I went with 14 x 6 Superlites (ET26) available from Pack Racing in AZ. When I looked into new wheels, I believe the Superlites were less expensive than Panasports. My package with (4) wheels, (4) center caps, complete lug nut and locking lug set was $ 769 early last year.

Their on-line ordering was very easy, as you just select 2002 as the car and the choices are brought up. They arrived very quickly and I have no rubbing issues on my car.

[Napes]

Like Jim, above, I went with 14 x 6 Superlites, from the same source, and they look great on my wife's Pastellblau ' 76. Don't think you'd be disapointed with them - they look really good on ' 02s.

Bob Napier

[allbim]

You can't beat these prices.

http://18racing.com/wheel_rb.html

[RussTii]

14x6 Panasport on the Tii. Offset is on the order of 25 mm. 195x60x14 Dunlops.