MiniLite Wheels

[Tracker1]

How rare are 15-inch Mini-lite wheels and how much does a nice set go for usually?

[Lynn]

Someone at TC had a set of four 15x7 for sale. I believe the asking price was either 1000 or 1200 for all four.
I do not remember if they were vintage or new.
I believe they were available in magnesium or aluminum alloy.

They are still being made, and can be ordered in custom sizes and offsets.

[iluv69s]

Don't know if this helps, but I have a set of magnesium 15x7 mini-lites from 1969 vintage..they are mint condition.. I paid 2k.... don't know if I paid too much???


And yes,they are available still..check out this set on my 64 Austin mini..they were ordered a few years agohttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-4333-15661-mini.jpg
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[John]

.... I believe that a company called "Western" also made a similar wheel....

Photos of minilite wheels (https://www.google.com/search?q=western+minilite+wheels&tbm=isch&tbo=u&so urce=univ&sa=X&ei=ma8NVMiYD4HwiwLDooGQDQ&ved=0CB8Q sAQ&biw=1366&bih=619)

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[m22mike]

Those wheels belong on 69 Camaro's <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

So Albert, you made a decision yet... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-2974-15667-100_0035.jpg

[PeteLeathersac]

Since we're talkin' MiniLites, I saw a set of 13's advertised a few days ago @ 425 OBO.
Kijiji Toronto ad, here's the link below also note the seller has a few more items too...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/city-o...gationFlag=true (http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/city-of-toronto/set-of-4-vintage-minilite-wheels/1016508545?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true)

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~ Pete

[MosportGreen66]

I have a set for sale if anyone needs?

Thanks,
Dan

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[Tracker1]

thanks guys, a dude up here has four 15 X 8s (?) for sale with 4 255 BFGs for $2000. they have black center sections from the factory... though the &quot;fingers&quot; in the center section seem to be a different style than the ones on that beautiful white Z28 in the pic posted above...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-3497-15694-_20.jpg

[YenkoYS-199Stinger]

Those appear to be Western Minilite lookalikes. I would say worth $1000. The Westerns or Shelby Europa's don't bring as much as the real Minilites. There is a set of new (modern)made in England Minilites that are 15x8 on Fleabay right now for $1600. (they look like the set on the white 69Z.) I looked at them, but I can't clear 8's.

[Lynn]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Minilite-Wheels-...a37&amp;vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Minilite-Wheels-4-15-x8-4-bs-5-on-4-75-bp-/291234740791?pt=Race_Car_Parts&amp;hash=item43cef17a37 &amp;vxp=mtr)

These have 4&quot; backspacing.

I think you probably need at least 4.5 inches of backspacing to make them work on a 1st gen Camaro.

[Tracker1]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iluv69s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't know if this helps, but I have a set of magnesium 15x7 mini-lites from 1969 vintage..they are mint condition.. I paid 2k.... don't know if I paid too much???


And yes,they are available still..check out this set on my 64 Austin mini..they were ordered a few years agohttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-4333-15661-mini.jpg
!! </div></div>

Righteous Mini!
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[Jeff H]

It looks like the current production wheels have &quot;ENGLAND&quot; cast into them. I have a new set of 15x8 with 4.5&quot; backspacing for sale locally for $1200. They don't have the England cast into them and have hardened inserts, center caps and lugs(I think) all new.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/4634779152.html

[iluv69s]

Jeff, what about the Z?

[Astock]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iluv69s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jeff, what about the Z? </div></div>

Being restored...it's only been 14 years.

[Jeff H]

The house is paid off so now I can push to get the Z done. But my job is getting to me so I'm not sure if I can last much longer so I might be out of work which would change things.

[tjs44]

My mini likes

[TimG]

Mini's on my Shelby

[Tracker1]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tjs44</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My mini likes </div></div>

Beautiful Tom, you totally need blue streaks on that car now...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-3497-15734-296.jpg

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tracker1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tjs44</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My mini likes </div></div>

Beautiful Tom, you totally need blue streaks on that car now...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/09/full-3497-15734-296.jpg
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Couldn't agree more...

And same goes for Tim on his Shelby!

[iluv69s]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff H</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The house is paid off so now I can push to get the Z done. But my job is getting to me so I'm not sure if I can last much longer so I might be out of work which would change things. </div></div>


Hey buddy, I know how it is tough sometimes with life and all.. I am on the '20 plus' year plan on my 67 Z !! I saw you selling the minilites, so I thought maybe you sold the car or something. Glad to see your still plugging away !! Good luck with it !! If you ever need a hand with anything, let me know . I'm always nearby !! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif