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    Posted: Aug/17/2017 at 12:21pm
I was just looking to fit a larger wheel on the car, and I've always wanted Minilites, but I want a 17-inch wheel rather than a 15.
I came by these, price is very reasonable compared to some others.

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Soon these will also be available in the 17 x 9.5 as well as the 17 x 8 and 15 inch varieties that are currently available.
http://transamraceengineering.com/products/


Edited by 343sharpstick - Aug/17/2017 at 2:34pm
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Nice looking wheels. They should compliment any AMC.
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We can get the 17 x 9.5 in Australia now, won't be too long until you guys get them too.
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Those look good. I'm currently looking for wheels that would complement the flares on a '77 Hornet AMX...those might be it. (probably 15")
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Those are good looking. Would go great with or without flares. When I read what kind of wheels I did instantly picture a nostalgic racing mmMini Cooper with flares and wide wheels. Depending on the look your going for. I've seen pictures of Javelins and Hornets set up for track/road raceing, those would look good with that look. Shoot, they'd look good on about any style of set up. Good choice.
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Nice find!  Here's another slightly cheaper option too, though not sure if they have them in 17" in our bolt pattern. They definitely have them in 15".



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These are excellent in 15x8s....spun aluminum rim is actually lighter than a REAL 'new' Minilite. 

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Originally posted by 343sharpstick 343sharpstick wrote:

I was just looking to fit a larger wheel on the car, and I've always wanted Minilites, but I want a 17-inch wheel rather than a 15.
I came by these, price is very reasonable compared to some others.

Summit-Racing

Soon these will also be available in the 17 x 9.5 as well as the 17 x 8 and 15 inch varieties that are currently available.
http://transamraceengineering.com/products/


Thanks for this!  I have been looking at Vintage Wheel Works Type 48 wheel: http://vintagewheelworks.com/products/wheels/v48  because I too like the Minilite look, but want it in a 17" variety.  At $00+ a pop - I just can't make these happen.  But this new offering does get my attention.

For the guys down-under who have tried these - are you satisfied with their track-day worthiness, and general quality of the construction and finish?
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