[DeTomaso] Standard 2-Slot Wheel Quality?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/10/07 8:20:19 AM, sales at transmittersrus.com writes:


> I meant to say 10-spoke and not 2-slot as shown on the Pantera East
> Wheels page.
> 
> So please re-run your comments for these everyone?
> 
> I think they would suit my Longchamp GTS, in 17" all round.
> 
> Sorry for the confusion - brain fade.
> 

I know Wilkinson makes 10-spoke wheels in Pantera-appropriate sizes which 
would also work on your Longchamp GTS (which is originally equipped with 8- and 
10-inch Campy wheels since it has fiberglass flares; the standard Longchamps 
had 7-inch Campys all around).

Pantera East's Gr4-style wheels are normally offered in widths/offsets 
appropriate for the widebody cars--15x11 front and 15x13 rear, I believe.   But he 
may be able to make 15x8 and 15x10 for you if you so desire.

A set of his widebody wheels is scheduled to pass through my hands within the 
next few days--I've never seen them closely in person.   I'll let you know 
what I think. :>)

Having said all that--I would strongly urge you to leave your bloody car 
alone and just fit some quality tires on your 10-inch rear wheels.   Originally it 
had 285/50-15 Pirelli P7s.   Your existing 285/40 tires are ridiculously too 
short.   But a nice 295/50-15 would really suit that car perfectly.   Toyo's 
would probably be my choice as they are suitably stiff to support a heavy car 
like yours.   And they are only about $120 apiece!

Mike


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