Zink wrote:
>
> Les Staff wrote:
> >
> > I am currently doing some performance upgrades to the engine in my '76
> > Spitfire. Once the engine is back in the car I would like to have some
> > wheels and rubber on the road that compliment the upgrade in horse
> > power. I have been combing through the mail order catalogues for new
> > wheels. I have also read on the net about wheels from other marques of
> > Triumphs being fitted to Spits. (ie; TR-7 13x5.5 rims with a counter
> > sink on the bolt holes for the conical lug nuts) I would like wheels
> > 13x5.5 or 13x6. I have seen the Minilight replicas in TRF Cat. but
> > have
> > never seen them actually on a Spit. Do these rims look good on a Spit?
> > Are there others out there I should be considering? Can I use wheels
> > from a TR-7? Does anyone have anything used?
> >
> > Thanks for your time!!
> >
> > Les Staff
> > '76 Spitfire
> > lstaff@cabler.cabler/egina.com
> > Regina, Saskatchewan
> > Canada
>
> Les,
>
> I have Carroll Shelby Mini Europa rims on my 64 Spitfire. These are
> real similar in apperance to Minilites. They are 13x6 fitted with 175 sr
> 70x13s. They fill up the wheel wells rather nicely and give the added
> tread width, I don't know if a 185sr60x13 will give you the turning
> clearances you will need for lock to lock turns.
>
> I do not know if the company is still in existance since Shelby's
> demise, but they were a lot cheaper than TRF or Vicky Brit. If you have
> to order from TRF or VB, go thru British Parts connection at
> www.thebpc.com and get a quote from Dick Berger, he can save you up to
> 30% on some items.
>
> Larry Zink
> 1964 Spitfire4
> Houston
Les & Larry
I do know that on a spit 1500 with TR-7 rims you have all
the clearance you need with 185-60-13 tires
Bob Harris
76 Spit FM45276U
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