FutoFab has the New VTO “Libres”

[Dime Dave]

FutoFab is now an official dealer for VTO Wheels, selling their Classic 8 and Retro 4 rims.

 

VTO Wheels specializes in rims styled after the popular racing wheels of the ‘60’s & ‘70’s.

 

Their Retro 4 (a Libre look-a-like) is currently available in 13"x5.5" and 14"x5.5" sizes with the first shipment due to the VTO’s warehouse at any time.

 

Their Classic 8 (Panasport look-a-like) is available now in a 15" x 6" size. These come in +3 (3.58” BS) and +24 (4.45” BS) offsets.

 

Both styles of wheels have a polished aluminum outer lip and a painted center available in either silver or black.

 

VTO's focus on smaller details puts their product a step ahead of others. Their wheels use conical lug nuts not the shank type and they install steel inserts into the stud holes of the wheel so the lug nut tightens with a steel on steel contact, no more galled aluminum or distorted lug holes. VTO also goes the extra step to protect the lug and hub mounting surfaces during the clearcoating process. This eliminates the danger of a loose wheel from the clearcoat squeezing out during initial use.

 

We are working out details and an availability schedule for additional sizes including 13x7, 15x7 and 16’s. We hope to announce that schedule shortly.

 

The following Classic 8 or Retro 4 wheels (silver or black centers) are available thru FutoFab at the following prices plus S&H. Prices include lug nuts, center caps and valve stems.

 

13 x 5.5 (Retro 4) -- $145/ea (immediately anticipated)

14 x 5.5 (Retro 4) -- $165/ea (immediately anticipated)

15 x 6.0 (Classic 8 )- $180/ea (ready for shipment in +3 & +24 offsets)

 

If you are interested in purchasing from FutoFab please contact me at Dave@FutoFab.com

 

Dave Patten

Dunbarton, NH

www.FutoFab.com

 

FutoFab’s Website will be updated shortly with VTO wheels and availability. In the mean time here are some pictures of the VTO Retro 4 for you to drool over.

 

 

[Logical1]

Sweet Wheels, Any pictures of the Classic 8? I'm looking to put some 16" panasport/rota RB style on my dime :)

[Dime Dave]

Here are the Classic 8's - 15x6

 

 

[dennis]

Here are the Classic 8's - 15x6

 

 

 

Dave,

 

Any chance they are going to be doing a classic 8 in all gunmetal?

[Dime Dave]

Currently these are the only colors I've been given.

 

The 15 x 6 Classic 8 is their first wheel offered. I am sure as time moves forward and more sizes are released more options will become available.

 

Long answer short, not at this time, but I will let them know there is an interest.

[banzai510(hainz)]

Where are they made at?

 

180$ is almost the same as a Panasport(JAPAN)

 

I like the VTO offering in 15x6 +24

unlike the Rotas your comming close on hitting the strut near +22 offet but its that extra inch that does it

[69FJWagon]

^^^X2^^^...Rota RBs 15X7 are like $550-$575 a set with a wider range of offset available...now the Libre look a like are cool looking if they were to make them in a 15" even better :cool:

[Dime Dave]

Guys,

 

VTO Wheels is a new firm, just starting out. The Owner of VTO Wheels was the importer for Superlite Wheels to the US from Australia. Over time the exchange rate and other issues made them look elsewhere, eventually coming up with their Classic 8 and Retro 4 designs and having them manufactured to their specifications.

 

And yes these wheels are made in China, as are most every other wheel made today. Looking back I find the general viewpoint of Chinese products today kind of ironic. It's the same thing I heard about Japanese products from my parents when I was a kid. Now here we are lusting over 35+ year old Japanese cars. I guess what I am saying is let the product stand on its own and it shouldn't be judged by where it was manufactured. You couldn't guess how many times I heard my Dad say "That GD piece of Japanese junk".

 

As I said VTO Wheels is a new company and they could use our help in determining what products are needed to fit the Datsun market needs. I will tabulate the information and send it to VTO.

 

If you could e-mail me information on what is working for you on your current wheel installations it would be greatly appreciated.

Address: Dave@FutoFab.com

 

Please tell me what model and body style car you have (2 door, 4 door or Wagon)

and include the following information for both front & rear wheels:

 

Front or Rear (info on each):

Wheel size: diameter x width

Tire size

Wheel Offset or measured backspacing*

Spacer thickness (if used)

Strut being used (hub if different from strut)

Brakes used (if modified or aftermarket, include rotor size & caliper)

Fender (stock, rolled, pulled, flared or other) if pulled or flared, include the increased distance gained

Anything else you feel may be pertinent.

 

*If you are unsure of the wheel offset, back spacing can be easily measured with the wheel off the car. Take a straight edge and lay it across the inner face of the wheel on the outermost part of the rim edge and then measure from the straight edge to the hub mounting surface, this is the back spacing. If your straight edge is too long to rest on the actual rim, you can rest it on the tire, take that measurement to the hub mounting surface and then measure from the straight edge to the most outer rim edge and subtract it from the first dimension, this will give you the back spacing measurement as well.

 

This diagram should help you understand offset & backspacing.

[Dime Dave]

As for pricing, the 15 x 7 when introduced is targeted to be $190/wheel.

 

And remember that VTO Wheel prices include the center cap, lug nuts and valve stem. That could cost you another $15-$20/each with another wheel.

[izzo]

Sweet, no more buying old used curb rashed shit for 600-1000 dollars. Can get nice new for decent priced...

[datsun65]

Dave, this is great news that you will be carrying the new VTO wheels.

 

I purchased a set of Superlite wheels (previous generation) imported by VTO and they were good quality. The big difference buying from Futofab is that Dave understands the Datsuns and can really help ensure that you are getting the right wheels for your application.

 

[john510]

those are really nice looking wheels,i would love to have a set of 13x7 libre design to replace my old ones.

[banzai510(hainz)]

JBL Motor sports has the Rota RBs(Phillapines) for $465 shipped

 

Ill buy a set of Classic 8s if under the above price shipped. Cause made in China(communist)

 

400 would be a perfect price

[Skib]

wonder how much the lebre ones would run in a 15/16 x 9/10?

[5dimer]

They looks really nice!!!!!!