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WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not

charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 13:41:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Still on the hunt for wheels. I've tried asking the wife what she thinks but she's as much use as a chocolate fireguard. What do you think? Should I buy these and import them from the US to put on the Datsun 910 (obviously I wouldn't ship the tyres)? I want: cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-280ZX-Turbo-Wheels-w-tires_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34209QQitemZ4593939501QQrdZ1
	Last Edit: Dec 1, 2005 10:38:42 GMT by charlie

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Philj Part of things Posts: 898	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not Philj @philj
	Nov 28, 2005 15:57:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They are gorgeous wheels! Get em over here asap! Whats the PCD of a datsun 280zx? hopes to hear 4x100 ;D


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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 27,086	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not HoTWire @admin
	Nov 28, 2005 16:00:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	4 x 114.3 .. sorry
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Mr_Bo11ox Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,388	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not Mr_Bo11ox @e661301
	Nov 28, 2005 16:16:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Those are MEGA! How much will it cost to bring ‘em over?
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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 16:23:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah, that's a 15" 4 bolt 114.3 wheel - US only. Problem is I want more offset so the wheel is closer to the arch. Maybe spacers are the answer. I can't get the Watanabes I really want, nor can I find the Celica Supra 15" wheels. I can't find any deep dish 15" 114.3 steels and I can't find Panasports, SSRs or Minilites. My springs are away being shortened and when they're back I want cool 15" wheels. The search goes on. Charlie


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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 16:26:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I would guess around £100 to ship them here. We'll see. Charlie


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spottedlaurel Part of things Posts: 54	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not spottedlaurel @spottedlaurel
	Nov 28, 2005 16:29:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm wracking my brains trying to work out whether we ever got these wheels officially on UK-spec 280ZX, which came with a few different styles in its time here. I'm sure that Steve Lack's lovely Skyline R30 has/had a set on it, not standard fitment, and I reckon they'd look good on any early 80's angular shape. Can't remember whether they're 14" or 15". Edit: Charlie's answered both the above! It might be worth trying one of the Z/ZX specialists before you pay for shipping, duty etc on an imported set.
	Last Edit: Nov 28, 2005 16:31:29 GMT by spottedlaurel

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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 16:46:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been asking on the Z Club UK site and I have my feelers out - that means I've asked a few Z breakers. US only I was told and I have found one dealer who had one set once. Why is it that every wheel I like the look of is either £350 per wheel, or rare as hens teeth, or across a massive expanse of water? Seller has just informed me that he can't remove the tyres so the shipping will be a fortune. Damn it! Charlie


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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 16:53:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good news: My 910 SSS honeycomb grilles arrived today: Bad news: I asked the seller to write "used car parts value $10" on the customs forms which he ignored and instead wrote "used car parts value $150". Customs added the $70 shipping to that and charged me £29 via Parcelforce which I had to pay on delivery Good news: I just cancelled the cheque. I hate customs charges. Charlie


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SeventyNine Posted a lot Posts: 3,070	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not SeventyNine @lathamescortmk2
	Nov 28, 2005 17:30:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	charlie said: I would guess around £100 to ship them here. We'll see. Charlie OOOOHHHH. please tell me where, I'm dying to bring over some wheels from america, but cheapest ive found is ups ground at $350 the wheels are only like £130 brand new aswell (for 4) ;D


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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 17:36:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Even better: I'm loving these. But they're in Tokyo.


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SeventyNine Posted a lot Posts: 3,070	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not SeventyNine @lathamescortmk2
	Nov 28, 2005 17:41:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-INCH-100-SPOKE-WIRE-WHEELS-SPOKES-STANDARD-REVERSE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43955QQitemZ8012108966QQtcZphoto these for me thanks


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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 17:46:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	And these:


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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 17:48:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Not keen on those lowrider style wires. Too bling for a Datsun. My colleague was aksing if I was going to put a neon light underneath the car today. No! and no wires. Charlie


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SeventyNine Posted a lot Posts: 3,070	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not SeventyNine @lathamescortmk2
	Nov 28, 2005 17:52:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	still, if you find out a cheap place for shipping, let me knwo!


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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 28, 2005 18:16:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Shipping. A 13lb wheel in a package sent via surface mail is $39.55 which is £25. If you send each wheel on its own get the customs form to say "used car wheel value $10" and you wont pay vat or duty. Calculate your shipping here. www.usps.com. Here's my quote for one wheel: ircalc.usps.gov/intl_speed.asp?CID=10150&MailType=package&Pounds=13&Ounces=1 Always refer to this website when you discuss shipping with US Ebay sellers and TELL THEM what you want to pay based on the weight. Charlie


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spottedlaurel Part of things Posts: 54	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not spottedlaurel @spottedlaurel
	Nov 29, 2005 10:26:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Charlie, had a look in my brochure collection and it looks like they got the same 280ZX Turbo wheels in Japan, so not strictly US-only but not really any easier for shipping! Apparently they're 6x15", and were fitted with 215/60's. Can't believe that US seller won't remove tyres for you, does he want to make a sale?


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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 29, 2005 11:28:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You know what it's like, he's written "you arrange the shipping", and his wheels have tyres on. He just doesn't want the hassle. I am now getting desperate for 15" period Nissan/Datsun/Toyota wheels and it's getting very frustrating. In a couple of weeks I'm off to Vietnam for a month and I wanted to get the car lowered and on new wheels by then. It's looking unlikely. Charlie


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kyteler Posted a lot Posts: 2,155	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not kyteler @kyteler
	Nov 29, 2005 11:45:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=41622999 bit pricey mind.
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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	WHEELS WON on Ebay - was Import or Not charlie @charlie
	Nov 29, 2005 12:08:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Spending 75% of the value of the car on wheels isn't what I'm about. Great wheels though! And thanks for the link. Unless they're dirt cheap they're going to have to be in this country. Charlie


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