styler Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hmmm seems a sad state of affairs, especially for the beloved superlites and many other popular classic wheels these guys used to make. Heard they stopped production last year and have a limited stock of whats left. Always thought they were a great wheel for the price and heaps better than some other brands that carried a bad reputation. Probably the time to get in there and ask for a spare for your set as they sell single wheels last time I looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapped out Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 It does suck, give it 6 months and another company will start making these classics......................hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezzaclub Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hmmm... I wonder what is happening to their molds and equipment?? anyone want to put some money up for shares in a new busiess venture..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot35 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 My brother worked there years ago and I'm not surprised. Many of their wheels were quickly knocked off by Chinese companies and they were under cut. I don't think there was a whole lot they could do about it. Their production processes were pretty old fashioned too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezzaclub Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 The website is pretty primitive, and their dealers don't even have websites. You can see why they can't compete. Can we even get tyres to fit the 13x6 Superlites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke70dave Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Toyo R888's come in 13" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styler Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Apparently the superlites have been bought out by another local company to continue manufacturing but no other styles at this stage, so thats some good news :) Edited January 20, 2015 by styler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJM85 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) I've got 13x6 super lights one the 20 using 175/70, obviously not slicks though. Not till skid 10mm off them that is. Edited January 20, 2015 by GJM85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezzaclub Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Can you throw up a couple of photos please Gav? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I've got 13x6 super lights one the 20 using 175/70, obviously not slicks though. Not till skid 10mm off them that is. Pretty sure formula v use 13's so you could still get slick and semi slick tyres for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snot35 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Formula Ford are 13", or at least, used to be. As are Formula 3, if you want to go completely nuts! I think the width of the rears may be a bit wide, but not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coln72 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Know a guy who used Formula Ford tyres on his KE25 for motorkhanas. Bridgestone still list 175/70r13's and through work I can source 185/70r13's Edited January 21, 2015 by coln72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMOPARMAN Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 yeah i used to use formula ford fronts on my KE25. rears are 14" iirc. wasnt too bad on my car, because it was slow, and not a whole heap heavier than a FF. i wouldnt use them on something heavier like a sev though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezzaclub Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 They do look good! Finish the car off nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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