Fitzpatrick Speed Works Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I was wondering if anyone here knows of any Australian suppliers of these wheels?? I need to buy a set but if I cant get them in australia I need someone to decipher the differences between all the models and their offset system. I want a set of 15 or 16 inch tall rims with 8.5 fronts and the biggest they make for the back whick I think is 9 or 9,5. I need to make sure both front and rear have maximum dish. Can anybody help or point me in the direction of help. Thanks it is much appreciated. Daniel Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR32 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Daniel I can't help with an Aust supplier but they come up from time to time on jap auctions, try Slidewize as they have a link on their page. Damn nice looking wheel if they were around in 17x9 they'd be on my car. Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1679012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzpatrick Speed Works Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 yeah I want to buy new as I want to know what I am getting, plus I need to go through sizing so I ensure I am getting the maximum dish I can for the size wheels I am after.. Thanks for the input can anyone else help me out???? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1681047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 From memory Donnellan's the Tyremen in Melbourne can get them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1681168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzpatrick Speed Works Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 tahnsk scooby will give them a ring right now!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1681211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzpatrick Speed Works Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 damn you victorians and your bloody day off for melbourne cup!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1681220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 try emailing [email protected] or go through the site: http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/index2.htm they should be able to help out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1681242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 oh and panasport also make a very similar style of wheel. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1681255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzpatrick Speed Works Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 panasport dont go wide enough, and when I emailed watanabe their response is sorry our engrish is poor can you maybe translate to basic japanese. Thats getting beyond me a little so untill I am desperate I would rather try to find someone who has been down this path already that can maybe help me out??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1681578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzpatrick Speed Works Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 after heaps of searching I have not found any australian supplier of these wheels. Looks like I will be doing my old trick of hiring a interpreture and hopefully buying direct from the company, this has worked in the past but it has also backfired with one company rejecting selling to a private person not a supplier!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/93020-watanabe-wheels/#findComment-1686886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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