I think the MGBs are a 4 x 4.5" bolt pattern. Spridgets are 4 x 4".
On Tuesday, June 30, 1998 11:29 AM, Ulix Goettsch [SMTP:ulix@u.washington.edu]
wrote:
> Do MGBs have the same bolt circle?
> Could you fit 14" MGB Minilites or something like that?
>
> Ulix
>
>
> On Mon, 29 Jun 1998, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> > RMiller930@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Posted this earlier, but no replies...anyone have any thoughts +/- about a
> > > larger (14"?) wheel and lower profile tires on a Bugeye??? If so, do any
>of
> > > the Mini-Lite lookalikes use the same bolt pattern in a larger wheel???
>Has
> > > anyone done this, and what have been the results???
> > >
> > > Rod Miller
> > > 59 Bugeye(now rightside up)
> > > 72 TR6 (son's car)
> >
> > Rod
> >
> > I know they do this on the Minis all the time.
> > They go from stock 10" wheels to 13" Sprite wheels with 205/50s on them.
> > I'm sure a 14" chevy 4 lug rim will work with a 205 profile tire.
> > I had 205s on 13" rims and the car looked ridiculous, sort of like a
> > rubberband for a tire on the rim and a whole lot of space between the
> > wheel and the fenders.
> > Just check exact tire heights for 14" rims before you buy them.
> >
> > Good luck
> > --
> > Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
> > Too many LBCs
> > 3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
> > 1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
> > Check out my home page at http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
> >
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