Wire Wheels (Again)

Post by **TerryG** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:04 am

I Have spent the last few months speaking to numerous parts suppliers trying to find out how i can fit wire wheels to my minor. I have been told it can be done and I have one person trying to source me a kit for a late midget (which apparantly should fit) but I have just seen on ebay 5 Wire Wheels StubAxles & HalfShafts off 1965 Midget. I was wondering if anybody knew if the halfshafts would fit into my mog.?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 99371&rd=1

Would i be right in assuming thses have the wrong stud pattern
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 44033&rd=1

Post by **Cam** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:59 am

Please note, these adapters came from a Mark 2 Midget and have 3 1/2 inch set distance between studs. please check your hubs, before bidding to ensure you do not have the later hubs which are 4".

Correct. The Minor has a 4" PCD so these won't fit.

Post by **salty_monk** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:33 pm

Wire... hmmm not sure about that, personally I wouldn't have thought they'd suit the car & think mini-lites or other wheel I have seen fitted (S richards for instance) would look better...

BUT... each to their own right, that's what makes the world interesting

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 3:46 pm

Try giving a email to Randolph over the pond as I am sure he has done this conversion before and should be able to let you know what bits are required.
http://members.aol.com/dolphnx/dolphnx/index.htm

Post by **Robins** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:29 pm

Wire wheels, oh deffinately yes

go for the chrome not just silver. I agree not every moggie will look right with wires but the nicely restored one with shiney paint and chrome to go with them should look right. I would fit them to my traveller but can't afford to, they are not cheap for good ones.
Give these people a go:
http://www.mwsint.com/
I asked them a while ago about fitting to moggies and they said not a problem, need a set of bolt on adapters for a midget and your done. This was a few years ago but they quoted around £1400 all in everything included, tyres fitted and balanced, spinners, wheels (set of 5) cleaning brush, copper & hide, express delivery the lot.
Failing that try 'Moss' the MG, Triumph, Mini people as they also do a conversion probably cheaper.

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 10:59 am

a few years ago but they quoted around £1400 all in everything included,

Ouch.....................