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benson1
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hi what other wheels can i use on my 71 traveller alloys or other rostyles any available
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MG Midget 'Rostyle' steel type (13" only I believe)
Jensen Healey steels
Minilite style (13")
Slot Mags (Woolferace, Cobra, Appliance) 13 &14"
Revolution (13")

These are just off the top of my head and there will be more, just make sure the PCD is 4x101.6 and not 4x100 as with many modern alloys.
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thanks hope more post
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Some vauxhalls had the same PCD I believe too
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I "think" Vauxhall Viva but they must have the correct PDC as given above.
13" Rostyles (Midget) are ok but not MG.

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Post by chesney »

I think you'd be very lucky to find anything over 13's as a direct swap from another car.
I'm thinking very seriously about fitting Healey wheels to my Minor (when I get some cash that is :roll:) as they look great imo.
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does the 13" not alter the calibration of the speedo
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benson1 wrote:does the 13" not alter the calibration of the speedo
Yes, but if the overall size is kept the same as original (larger tyres will need fitting) then it will be fine.

Vauxhall Viva wheels are a yes also.
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I'm selling these if you are interested http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=47595
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Post by chesney »

Also diff swaps or mini speedos with a closer TPM are an option, or just pay the ~ £50 for a recalibration.
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Rostyles look terrible on a Minor (actually - just terrible....) Jono at JLH will sell you Minilite style wheels in 14 or 15 ". Maybe he will have a Christmas sale !!!! http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/store/ ... t&catId=20
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

"Once you break something you will see how it was put together"
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yeah I don't like minilites , blehk
speed not tweed
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slot mags all the way :wink:
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slot mags all the way :wink:
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Post by bmcecosse »

Indeed - but not easy to find....... The Minilites are off the shelf and are from the correct 'period' for the car.
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A.H. Sprite wheels I believe, 13/5.5 with 175/80/13 tyres, same rolling radius as 155/80/14 tyres
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No - Spridget wheels were not 5.5" wide - and had 'cooling' holes around the centre.......
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Only the Frog eye Sprite had cooling holes
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Ohhh? Learn something new every day! But none had 5.5" wheels as standard.
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