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Old 08-06-2023, 10:07 PM
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I have a 66 coupe that I raced in SCCA B/P back in the mid 1970's. It currently has a set of 9 1/2'' magnesium Minilites on it front and rear. I got these from good friend Babe Headley who I raced and crewed with back then. I was told they came to Babe from Jerry Hansen. My wheels have a very thick center section that require a 6'' long wheel stud and also have adapters on them so a tapered lug nut versus a shouldered lug nut can be used. I've tried to contact Minilte about these with no success. Since these wheels are close to their 50th birthday I thought it might be a good idea to replace them with a new aluminum set using 8'' on the front and 10'' on the rear for street use. But not knowing if the type I have are still available is a big question regarding offset etc. . Anyone out know a good source of info on old/new Minilites ? Thanks , Ken
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Call Tom Doyle. I think he can still get them, His number is 216 849 4236.
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I recommend sending phone numbers via private message.
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http://minilite.co.uk/
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Mini Lite has a US branch. They don't list the Trans Am ones in 10x15s, but have the 8x15s. They do have 10x15s in their regular line.

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