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[rogue]

I am in need of 1 13x7 Gold superlite wheel for a Mini. I was in an accident this last friday and one wheel was cracked at the lip.

http://picasaweb.goo...feat=directlink






No suppliers have them in stock in the US any more. If you can help in ANY way please contact me ASAP.

I am making calls frantically trying to locate one.

Thanks everyone!

Edited by rogue, 05 October 2010 - 06:55 PM.

[mini danny]

im no help towards the wheel but what happened to her

[Southy]

http://www.midlandwh...---4x101.6.html

[rogue]

im no help towards the wheel but what happened to her

Driver on cellphone making a left, I was making a left as well, he wasnt going anywhere and was on his phone. I made my turn and he didnt look either direction and plowed into me. I was livid.

[rogue]

http://www.midlandwh...---4x101.6.html

Thank you, I'm a bit concerned those are different than the actual superlites specs though. I will double check. Good find.

[pikey7]

I know the cap says superlite, but are you sure they are superlites and not ultralites? I can't say i've seen supers with the bolts before.

http://www.minispare...mp;prod_id=1937 - Ultras... they also do the supers.

[rogue]

I know the cap says superlite, but are you sure they are superlites and not ultralites? I can't say i've seen supers with the bolts before.

http://www.minispare...mp;prod_id=1937 - Ultras... they also do the supers.

another great link thanks.

I ordered from the first supplier http://www.midlandwh...---4x101.6.html

They are cheaper than the actual manufacturer themselves in AU!


Thanks guys.

[JakeJakeJake]

Is it these? http://www.minispare...mp;prod_id=1937


If not, a good excuse to get 10" wheels?

[Tommyboy12]

I know the cap says superlite, but are you sure they are superlites and not ultralites? I can't say i've seen supers with the bolts before.

http://www.minispare...mp;prod_id=1937 - Ultras... they also do the supers.

another great link thanks.

I ordered from the first supplier http://www.midlandwh...---4x101.6.html

They are cheaper than the actual manufacturer themselves in AU!


Thanks guys.

The reason they are cheaper is they are not genuine. They are made in china. Alot of people have complained of poor quality laquer peeling off within a year of ownership.

[rogue]

The reason they are cheaper is they are not genuine. They are made in china. Alot of people have complained of poor quality laquer peeling off within a year of ownership.

wow thank you. Cancelled my order and ordered from Huddersfield.

[dannyboi88]

I'm sure Huddersfield get their wheels from midland? Maybe someone could back me up with that?

[rogue]

I'm sure Huddersfield get their wheels from midland? Maybe someone could back me up with that?

From Superlite the manufacturer themselves in Australia.....

The gold is definitely different to what we have now also we do not have rivets in our wheel or have you just glued them on.

So basically any wheel with rivets is a knockoff.... Including my entire set which would explain the crack.

Bummer.

[Southy]

The superlights/ultralight wheels with the rivets in are all split rim look a likes, I've got the same set on mine but in Antracite. All the allen head cap's on the wheels are just stuck on and are such not a proper spilt rim, hence why the price of them is fairly reasonable....You look up the price of a proper split rim and your looking around £100+ for a wheel on its own.

[Midas Mk1]

I'm sure Huddersfield get their wheels from midland? Maybe someone could back me up with that?

From Superlite the manufacturer themselves in Australia.....

The gold is definitely different to what we have now also we do not have rivets in our wheel or have you just glued them on.

So basically any wheel with rivets is a knockoff.... Including my entire set which would explain the crack.

Bummer.

Are sure you have thr right superlite?? As the ones pictured look like the ones made in Britain

http://www.superlite...lpage.asp?cat=1

Whereas the "Australian" superlite you refer to are named "performance superlight", which look like they are powder coated, not painted, and have a sharper spoke compared to the Briitsh make aswell as a different cast....

http://www.performan...u/superlite.asp

Edited by Midas Mk1, 07 October 2010 - 05:35 PM.

[rogue]

I'm sure Huddersfield get their wheels from midland? Maybe someone could back me up with that?

From Superlite the manufacturer themselves in Australia.....

The gold is definitely different to what we have now also we do not have rivets in our wheel or have you just glued them on.

So basically any wheel with rivets is a knockoff.... Including my entire set which would explain the crack.

Bummer.

Are sure you have thr right superlite?? As the ones pictured look like the ones made in Britain

http://www.superlite...lpage.asp?cat=1

Whereas the "Australian" superlite you refer to are named "performance superlight", which look like they are powder coated, not painted, and have a sharper spoke compared to the Briitsh make aswell as a different cast....

http://www.performan...u/superlite.asp

All I know is this. I got the wheel from Huddersfield Spares.
http://www.minispare...mp;prod_id=1937



And this is what I got. My old wheel is a superlight, new one is an ultralight and the 'gold' is more of a mauve brown....


Insurance adjuster wants to powder coat it to match now. I'd rather get the right wheel.

Edited by rogue, 22 October 2010 - 04:32 PM.