DeTomaso Mailing List: June 98, Message #245

At 03:35 AM 6/6/98 +0000, Dave R wrote:
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Jerry then gave me a song and dance about not being able to change
>the offset on the rear wheels.So I phoned Wilkinson and inquired about this
>I was told that the fronts can't be offset differently but the rears can.I
>then told them about my problem and was told that Jerry had ordered them
>standard offset.
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I have been told several storys on wheels before.  One vendor told me that
I would have to buy their wheel to get the proper offset, others have told
me that when you order wheels from a custom wheel place, then wont come the
way you ordered with the proper offsets.  

The wheels that PI motorsports sells are made by CenterLine for PIM.
Centerline makes wheels to set offsets and not as a practice custom offsets.

When I bought my wheels recently, I wanted quality, proper fit (read get
what I ordered) and not empty my bank account completely.  I finally
settled on Billet Specialties in Illinois.  They make several very nice
styles of wheels and even make them up to 20 inches diameter.  I called the
tech guy there and asked lots of questions and he was more than kind enough
to answer them all.  When I ordered the wheels, I wanted a specific
offset/backspacing as defined in their catalog.  When I got the wheels the
backspacing was accurate down to a 16th.  The wheels even have a label on
the inside indicating the date of manufacture and the order number for
future reference.  Great company.

I also got a good deal, the 4 wheels were $1850.10 with tax and shipping
right to my door.  I got tires on sale from Tirerack for $800 so I spent
$2650.  Good deals are out there guys.

Dave D