Daniel,
If it isn't in their database then yes they can't say if it fits or not. The
salesman
on the phone didn't have the information in front of them. What they are trying
to
do is have wheels made in the correct or close to the correct offset as the
older
cars. Remember the Roadster also has one big hub assembly. One reason why
Panasports in the 14" size caps don't fit to well. I am getting the Kosei K1
racing wheels for the Z. in the 15" x 7" size they weigh around 12 plus or
minus pounds. The can even drill them to fit most car, since they are shipped
before drilling in some sizes. I think we are all having problems in finding 14"
performance tires anymore.
Mike
Daniel Neuman wrote:
> Man this would be so great. When I've called them in the past about getting
> new wheels they were like sorry can't help you its not in our data base. I
> did get them to tell me that they used to carry panasports but they stopped
> doing it because they thought the manufac. was to unreliable. They would not
> even listen to me when I said I am looking for a wheel with this type of
> bolt pattern and this type of back spacing and in this size. If the car wasnt
> in their data base they were not going to help me....which I felt was lame.
> Don't they have the specs for the wheels there?? Shouldn't we be able to call
> and say these are theh specs for the wheels I want what ya got?? Seems like a
> natural for a web based data base.
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
>
> > Daniel,
> > This does mean they are trying to fill the void in the
> > aftermarket wheel selection for older cars. When
> > they approached a couple of their suppliers with
> > a request to make molds for 30 year old cars. One
> > guy said what for .They had to explain the big push
> > now to restore and modify older cars. The Tire Racks
> > first attempt at this was a huge success. I should
> > have more information on this in a few weeks.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mike
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