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5 stud conversion

Postby prototype » Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:23 pm

Really want to get this set of rims but they are only available in 5x114.3 :frown:

Should i go the conversion route? How much approx. will it cost me? Opinions please

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Postby Matty » Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:51 pm

what rims and why are you so desperate to get them?

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Postby prototype » Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:38 am

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Postby Matty » Sun Sep 24, 2006 3:51 pm

Unless you can get an absolute bargain on that particular set (that would justify the extra expense of the 5-stud conversion), surely you can get the same wheel in a 4x100 version?

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Postby mossy » Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:42 pm

yahoo japan is a good place to start
http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g48713675

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Postby Moggy » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:54 am

The only reason I could see to get a 5-stud conversion would be to get a set of low-offset wheels. These are particularly hard to find in 4x100.

Like others have said it would probably be cheaper and easier to find those wheels in 4x100...

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Postby OMY005 » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:22 am

What about these. Locally available 4 stud in 15\", 16\" & 17\" for under $200 each?

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Postby prototype » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:35 pm

Yeh thats why I'd like to find out how much the conversion will cost.

It's not easy finding the perfect set of wheels is it? Patience - Patience!!! 8)

mossy - That's where I found those silver RG's! Bought an exhaust through that site too.

OMY005 - Not bad looking rims, through which vendors?
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Postby OMY005 » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:29 pm

prototype wrote:OMY005 - Not bad looking rims, through which vendors?


Advanti is the brand enforcer is the model. I have seen this brand of wheel at most wheel & tyre places except Bob Jane (they bring in there own branded stuff).

These one's look very similar?

mazlot had them on a car at the natmeet try a pm.

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Postby prototype » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:22 pm

I'm confused Andrew :?::!: What about the Konig's?

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Postby Rob E » Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:00 pm

mossy wrote:yahoo japan is a good place to start
http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g48713675


Yeah, they have some good stuff there. Have you used a Japan Auction service to pay for and ship for you? the vast majority of sellers dont ship overseas.

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Postby OMY005 » Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:01 pm

prototype wrote:I'm confused Andrew :?::!: What about the Konig's?


Sorry :oops: I have too many pics of wheels and didn't look closely to see which one's I posted. The Konig's and Advanti appear to be the same wheels with different stickers on them. Ozzytyres stock Konig though. But I haven't seen them anywhere else. Advanti I have seen lots of.

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Postby mossy » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:11 pm

Rob E wrote:
mossy wrote:yahoo japan is a good place to start
http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g48713675


Yeah, they have some good stuff there. Have you used a Japan Auction service to pay for and ship for you? the vast majority of sellers dont ship overseas.


I've used this guy Rob http://www.rampant.net.au/ he's in Melbourne and from my dealings he's been great. I think he is actually the person who started the supra forums.

I just looked for what I wanted gave him the auction id and my max spend (plus a deposit)and he does the rest.

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Postby Rob E » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:19 pm

Thanks Mossy - champion 8)

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Postby MX5MANIAC » Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:19 pm

mossy wrote:I've used this guy Rob http://www.rampant.net.au/ he's in Melbourne and from my dealings he's been great.


i agree, ive used rob too never had a problem, great fella.


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