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wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:22 pm
by benson1
hi what other wheels can i use on my 71 traveller alloys or other rostyles any available
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:45 pm
by ratrodmog
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.
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:28 pm
by benson1
thanks hope more post
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:35 pm
by chesney
Some vauxhalls had the same PCD I believe too
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:38 pm
by ASL642
I "think" Vauxhall Viva but they must have the correct PDC as given above.
13" Rostyles (Midget) are ok but not MG.
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:51 pm
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
) as they look great imo.
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:52 pm
by benson1
does the 13" not alter the calibration of the speedo
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:54 pm
by ratrodmog
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.
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:55 pm
by ratrodmog
Re: wheels
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:56 pm
by chesney
Also diff swaps or mini speedos with a closer TPM are an option, or just pay the ~ £50 for a recalibration.
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:34 pm
by bmcecosse
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
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:38 pm
by MarkyB
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:08 pm
by lowride stepside
yeah I don't like minilites , blehk
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:17 pm
by ratrodmog
slot mags all the way
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:17 pm
by ratrodmog
slot mags all the way
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:54 pm
by bmcecosse
Indeed - but not easy to find....... The Minilites are off the shelf and are from the correct 'period' for the car.
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:52 pm
by mike.perry
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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
Re: wheels
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:10 pm
by bmcecosse
No - Spridget wheels were not 5.5" wide - and had 'cooling' holes around the centre.......
Re: wheels
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:44 am
by mike.perry
Only the Frog eye Sprite had cooling holes
Re: wheels
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:57 am
by bmcecosse
Ohhh? Learn something new every day! But none had 5.5" wheels as standard.