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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #15 on: July 21, 2011 - 12:56:30 PM »
I can check my paperwork tonight, but i think i got the 4.5" back spacing.  i haven't installed mine yet, but i am not anticipating any issues.




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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2011 - 02:34:34 PM »
You can use with anything from 4 to 4.75 worth of backspace. Most 15x8s I've picked up off the shelf tend to be 4.25 or 4.5. E bodies have large enough wheel wells that 275s will fit well with a 4.25 to 4.5 backspace.

The car in my avatar was photographed with 15x8 all around, 4.75 back space, with a 235/60 front and 295/50 rear. Everything fit tight, but they all cleared. I've since converted to 15x8 front with 4.5 backspace and a 26x10 tire and 15x10 rear, 5 backspace and a 26x12 tire. Rear leafs had to be moved in 1" and the front fender lip needed rolled and the vibration brace cut out, but they all still clear.

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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2011 - 02:58:01 PM »
Yeah, 4.5 seems to be the backspacing to get. I'm just worried that the disc brake kits may have moved the wheel mount point a little bit. I'm 99% sure that the tires are located where they were before the upgrade, but I just have to make sure before I pull the trigger. I wish I had measured something prior to the upgrade....

Anyhow, I'll take some measurements on Saturday and probably place an order on Monday.  :bananasmi
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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2011 - 01:00:23 PM »
Well it turns out that the guy, that's right the ONE guy, that runs the U.S. Minilite website/store is on vacation. We've exchanged some email, and I'll officially place an order when he gets back in the office next week. And then it'll be 6-10 weeks to actually receive them since they are made in the UK and shipped here.

He does have some of the silver wheels in stock, but it you want anything else, plan on a little wait when you order.
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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2011 - 12:12:27 PM »
yeah,  i remember having to wait for mine too.  i also specified the steel inserts at the lug nut holes, just for the added strength.

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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2011 - 01:31:43 PM »
yeah,  i remember having to wait for mine too.  i also specified the steel inserts at the lug nut holes, just for the added strength.

Just placed my order!!!  :bananasmi 

He didn't mention steel inserts though. I'll call him back and see how much that adds, that seems like worth doing. Thanks for mentioning that!
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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #21 on: September 10, 2011 - 12:15:00 AM »
Hey P51. where are you located?
I am in Toronto and have a brand new set of 15x8 superlites still in the boxes.
Jackson from Toronto.

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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #22 on: September 10, 2011 - 08:25:17 AM »
Hey P51. where are you located?
I am in Toronto and have a brand new set of 15x8 superlites still in the boxes.

Do you have any 15X7's left? I need one for a spare tire?
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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2011 - 12:26:36 PM »
Sorry Brad, I just have the 7s on the car.
But if i do go another route I will let you know.
Jackson from Toronto.

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Re: Minilites - where to buy???
« Reply #24 on: September 10, 2011 - 12:44:35 PM »
Sorry Brad, I just have the 7s on the car.
But if i do go another route I will let you know.

Cool! Thanks anyhow! I thought you were going 8" all the way around.  :2thumbs:
Thanks again for those rims! I love that when I go to a show/cruise... what ever, I never see another set!  :grinyes:
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