Aftermarket 13" Rims...only one available?

[unclejemima]

Going to get a set of new tires for my Acty, and 12" rims/tires are hard to find.

I'm going to get a set of 13" aftermarket Aluminum rims

I have a 145/80R12 now, and I'm going to go with a 155/70R13 what is damn near the same (1.9% off)

Problem is finding rims. I'd like to do so WITHOUT spacers, but sounds like this might be difficult to do.

Check out these...
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=AR9535510SMF&wheelMake=American+Racing&wheelModel=Estrella&wheelFinish=Silver+Machined+w%2FClearcoat&showRear=no&autoMake=Volkswagen&autoModel=Jetta&autoYear=1981&autoModClar=&filterFinish=All&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Diameter

Only ones I can find in North America, but I think they will probably need spacers.

Will these fit without spacers?

[unclejemima]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4NEW-13x5-4x100-4x114-3-MB-Motoring-Seven-X-Wheels-Rims-/190574080441?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5f19b1b9

Found another...but only available in the USA (i'm in Canada)

Its a 13x5 with 30 offset.

Any idea what offset rim I need? I keep hearing I need a 45 offset, but not to sure if that is correct? I don't want to use a spacer if possible.

[unclejemima]

http://www.japanoid.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=293

and another...but these are sold out. I think I may just get some steelies and then order a set of aluminum ones from Japan and wait for them to arrive.

Please keep me posted on wheel specs if anyone has them (what offset, ext.)

Its for a Honda Acty.

[Ironraven]

If memory serves, Honda Civic HX rims are super lightweight and fit a Suzuki Carry without modification... and those are 13" and they look pretty nice too:

http://suspendedhatch.thecarthing.com/gassavers/hx_rim.jpg

[unclejemima]

I thought the suzuki's have a different bolt pattern than the honda's?

Honda is usually 4/100

What size is that rim 13x5?

Can I buy a new set or knockoff's anywhere?

Thanks,

[owenscustoms]

Todd at minitruck.ca brought in a couple hundred new 13" aluminum rims a little over a month ago. Some were spoken for already, but he mave have some left.

They had all 3 bolt patterns in them as well.



Dan.

[Ironraven]

My Zookie has a 4x100 bolt pattern but it's a '96...

[woodhe1]

Check out www.elites-wholesale.com and click on 13" wheels.

Pretty nice American Racing Wheels at a decent price. 4x100/4x110/4x115

I attached a picture of a BMW wheel, 13", with 205/50/R13 that I could be talked out of. They are 4x100. I've had them mounted on a Honda and a Subaru

[Ironraven]

Those BMW's look sweet!

[unclejemima]

Thanks guys.

woodhe1, those american racing ones look very nice, but they are VERY hard to get. There is only 6 or 7 available in all of North America from what i can find, and they are very $$$ in Canada. About $150 each!!!

I found a place that sells a knock off...but they are back ordered until end of October...
http://www.primaxwheel.com/images/pr333.jpg

I think the backspacing on these rims is about 4.75"...don't these require a wheel spacer for the front's at least (to clear the shocks)

I found a nice set that I think will work fine. They are a 13x5 (not 5.5 not most others) with a 30 offset. This should do the trick.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/mbmsev.sm.ang.jpg

The ones from west shore auto are arguably the best, and they price is good...I just don't like the design. They are a 13x4 and the fit is perfect...no questions asked, but it comes down to looks and they just don't do it for me. To bad, because he is a really good guy to deal with.

[Kei King]

Thanks guys.

woodhe1, those american racing ones look very nice, but they are VERY hard to get. There is only 6 or 7 available in all of North America from what i can find, and they are very $$$ in Canada. About $150 each!!!

I found a place that sells a knock off...but they are back ordered until end of October...
http://www.primaxwheel.com/images/pr333.jpg

I think the backspacing on these rims is about 4.75"...don't these require a wheel spacer for the front's at least (to clear the shocks)

I found a nice set that I think will work fine. They are a 13x5 (not 5.5 not most others) with a 30 offset. This should do the trick.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/mbmsev.sm.ang.jpg

The ones from west shore auto are arguably the best, and they price is good...I just don't like the design. They are a 13x4 and the fit is perfect...no questions asked, but it comes down to looks and they just don't do it for me. To bad, because he is a really good guy to deal with.

Those top ones are the 13x5.5 AMERICAN RACING ESTRELLA, if you look hard enough you can find them for around $300 to $350 + shipping/taxes.

[Ironraven]

http://discounttires.com/product_detail.php?c=MmIyZDdjMTIwZmVlYjhjYjc5MjJhY zNjNGQ4ZDlkMTg=&prodID=264173&t=GS&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=organic&zmam=80122732&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=264173

Yuppers, there are TONS of those wheels around... shown here at $60 each. Not a bad deal really.

[unclejemima]

Thanks guys. For some reason, I could not find the AR estrella's on Discount Tires site until now :-) FYI, they charge $40/rim to ship to Canada. You guys in the USA have it good :)

Kei King, the top photo is actually knock off AR Estrella. If you look close in the photo, it says "Primax" on it. It appears these are a popular knock off as Ulmers Farm Services also carries these with the UFS logo on the center cap.
http://www.ulmerfarmservice.com/images/DSCF2982.JPG

From what i could find, there is not ONE single set of AR Estrella's for sale in Canada.

The Primax Estrella knock offs can be purchased from 1010tire in BC. They want $90 each plus shipping BUT they are on a long backorder.

The AR Estrella's (and knock-offs) are a 5.5wide with 35mm offset with a 4.75" backspacing. This will cause contact with the front shock/strut from my calculations (and tape measure), so a wheel spacer would be req'd from what I can figure. If not it will be MIGHTY close and at least cause tire rubbing.

I measured my OEM honda rims, and they are a 4" rim with a 4" backspacing.

The MB Seven X wheels are a 13x5 (the only aftermarket 13x5 4/100 rim I could find in North America) with a 30mm offset making the backspacing about 4". This should be perfect.

I've ordered a set, and they should be here next week.

I'm probably going to run 155/80R13 Winterforce tires on it. Hope they don't rub, as they are a little taller than stock.

[Ironraven]

You'll be fine with the 155/18R13's with no lift, that's what I had on my truck before the lift and they were just peachy.

[jens]

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