> Why are Panasports so expensive?? I have never heard of them before
>this list. Are they lighter-stronger-better made wheels than Enkei?? I
>could get the RF-1 package for less than the cheapest price quoted to me
>for just the panasport wheels (no tires). Is it just that they 'look' like
>old fashioned racing wheels. Don't get me wrong I think that they look okay
>I am just trying to justify the price difference.
I'll be using PanaSport Lites (not DOT approved) for our E/Prep 510. In
13 by 7 the quoted price was $152/each. Each wheel is custom drilled for
hub center and bolt pattern and steel inserts used around the bolt holes.
The standard/DOT legal are a little cheaper, I think $125/130. With
wheels you really get what you pay for. Good ones fit right, don't leak
(seriously, that can be a problem) and are consistent and true. Trying to
fit wheels with improper offset/backspacing can turn into a real
nightmare particularly on a car with limited space like the rear of a
roadster. Surprisingly many alloy wheels can be heavier than the steel
wheels they're replacing, too.
At $150/wheel and $75-100/tire you're looking at $1000. If you paid
$100/each for cheaper wheels you do save $200, but amortize that over 5
or 10 years of driving and the difference is negligible. Regardless of
which style you decide on, go with quality. You'll not regret it.
FWIW,
Ron
Ronnie Day
rday@cyberramp.net
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The ACL Group
Arlington, Texas
(817) 572-0873 (V)
(817) 478-2896 (F)
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