WTB SA 14" Wheels Suit Late Type 3

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 17 Jul 2010, 10:55 pm

#791132

As the title suggests, im chasing a set of 14 inch wheels for my type 3. Anything considered at this point in time, Not after anything fantastically wide, i have some wide 14's already, just sussing whats about, if something comes up at the right price that i Like, ill buy!

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679 posts · joined May 2008 · 18 Jul 2010, 9:03 am

#791163

There was somebody on here selling some 14 " HOTWIRES this week,
in melburg if i remember correctly.
Nath

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 18 Jul 2010, 9:21 am

#791169

I kept my 14" from my square when I sold it. They are 14x6J offset is pretty small so they are quite dished, the way I like em 😁

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2010, 12:38 pm

#791195

newghia wrote:There was somebody on here selling some 14 " HOTWIRES this week,
in melburg if i remember correctly.
Nath

thestu was selling them,

Why 14's . why not og 15's??

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 18 Jul 2010, 12:56 pm

#791198

many reasons, smaller wheel have advantages, depends on application.

some are:
Lower center of gravity.
Less leverage stress on bearings and hubs.
Less sprung weight.
More clearance and can be lowered more.
Better suspension geometry, depending of application and suspension type.

Ideal application is rally, track (with many turns) and hill climb.

Don't get me wrong there is disadvantages too.

Also imho I like the look of smaller wheels over larger ones. I love that old school rally tubed look.😵‍💫

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 18 Jul 2010, 11:34 pm

#791376

empi wrote:
newghia wrote:There was somebody on here selling some 14 " HOTWIRES this week,
in melburg if i remember correctly.
Nath
thestu was selling them,

Why 14's . why not og 15's??

I have 15inch OG rims, two sets of them infact, just feel like throwing some 14s on it for something a bit different, for not other reason than to please myself 🙂

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jul 2010, 1:01 am

#791385

Fair enough🙄

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vince4avd Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 21 Jul 2010, 8:13 pm

#791909

Hey Doctor, I have sets of 4 of each of these (various condition):
Jelly Beans
Hotwires
Globes
No photos or specs at hand, I'll get around to digging if you are at all interested. I'm in Sydney but can freight fairly economically.

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