- 1. minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Al Dufault" <adufault@nycap.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 15:58:49 -0400
- Hi All, Anyone have any problems with clearance on the 8 spoke replica minilites that Moss and Vicki sell? Thanks, Al
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00155.html (6,386 bytes)
- 2. RE: minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 07:07:56 -0400
- Well, yes, sometimes. I think it depends on the tie rod ends. I don't have the issue on either my A or my B, but a friends BGT saw them just touching the tie rod end. Different makers of tie rod ends
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00169.html (6,930 bytes)
- 3. RE: minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Ahrendt" <ahrendt@epp.agfa.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 08:17:17 -0400
- I think a lot depends on the model MGA. I just put the minilite (Minator) replica wheels on a '59 MGA 1500 and there is a definite interference with the front spindles and the center hole of the whe
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00215.html (7,151 bytes)
- 4. minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Eric Peterson <cyberemp@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 15:28:16 -0700 (PDT)
- Does anyone know who makes the minilite type wheels moss sells, or are thay an exclusive Moss Item? Eric 65 VW panel van 70 mgb 59 mga 46 mgtc 00 civic So many cars, so little parking
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00476.html (6,787 bytes)
- 5. Re: minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Blair J. Weiss" <blair@ifd.mv.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:51:33 -0400
- They are probably panasports.... www.panasport.com thier website has alot to be desired... but you might be able to find more distributors. Blair thay an exclusive Moss
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00477.html (7,225 bytes)
- 6. Re: minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul M." <rowman22001@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:17:23 -0700 (PDT)
- I don't know about that. This is purely an opinion based on my admittedly unprofessional eye, but I always feel like I can immediately tell the difference between Minilite replicas and Panasports. Th
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00478.html (7,393 bytes)
- 7. RE: minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 07:49:10 -0400
- The Moss Minilite replicas I have on both my A and BGT have only the following markings on them on the outside: "made in UK" "15J" "KN" in a box "S.C.P." The inside seems to have some sort of code, a
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00484.html (8,003 bytes)
- 8. Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: SHolli1018@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 11:18:42 EDT
- The 14 inch Minilite type knockoffs I got from Moss last winter are Steve Holliday 58 MGA 72 BGT 71 BGT (Organ donor)
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00488.html (6,695 bytes)
- 9. Re: minilite wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 20:35:21 -0400
- Hmmm, I wonder if those dots/numbers inside the boxes could have something to do with balancing of the rims? Just a SWAG ( Scientific Wild Ass Guess ). Mike '79B
- /html/mgs/2003-10/msg00491.html (7,643 bytes)
- 10. Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard J. Hockert, Esq." <rjh.co@worldnet.att.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 07:14:02 -0600
- I have received a couple of inquiries as to whether I would be arranging a group Minilite purchase order this year as I have done for the past two years. Since March is quickly approaching and that i
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00602.html (7,944 bytes)
- 11. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Thompson <ct@cthompson.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 16:25:45 -0500
- I have a Dumb question, These prices are higher than what I'm seeing in Moss and on sale at LBCarCo. 13" Spit/GT6 (Moss 854-720) are $112.97 14" bolt on MGB Minilites (Moss: 455-386) are $124.11 15"
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00615.html (8,749 bytes)
- 12. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <kpdii@softhome.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 15:45:59 -0600
- Aren't the ones Moss sells Minilite replicas? -- Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX 1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert 1967 MGB New Website!!!! All New Format!!! All New Location!!!! http://carport.virtuala
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00617.html (8,048 bytes)
- 13. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Thompson <ct@cthompson.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 16:54:39 -0500
- Are Minilites actually still being made in an "Official" form? I wasn't aware of that. If they are, I'd love to hear anyone's comments on the various types and which is best. I'll be replacing the wh
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00619.html (7,882 bytes)
- 14. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Winney" <mgb@cableone.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:17:06 -0700
- I am using Panasport wheels on my BGT which are very similiar to the Minilites and at much less$. Also used them on a Tiger with excellent results. Mike Winney 68 BGT /// /// mgs@autox.team.net maili
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00627.html (8,251 bytes)
- 15. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Zubrovka <zubrovka@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 19:37:34 -0600
- While we are on the subject of wheels, is there a reason for replacing the original wheels? My car has wire wheels. I was wondering if they are considered more prone to failure than a mag type wheel.
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00631.html (8,695 bytes)
- 16. RE: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Coleman" <ncoleman@san.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:47:59 -0800
- I'm running 15x7 Panasport Minilites on my 73 B. They're supposed to have the same bolt pattern/offset as a 240Z (make it easier for local tire dealer to find a compatible set of wheels). Nick 73 MG
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00632.html (8,595 bytes)
- 17. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:04:37 -0600
- Well, he might have previously clipped a curb and the spokes might have been chrome-plated and/or misadjusted. If the car went into oversteer or skidded out and then, while the rear wheels were going
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00633.html (9,094 bytes)
- 18. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Dan DiBiase <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 04:40:35 -0800 (PST)
- Rocky, are chrome-plated wires more prone to failure than painted ones?Never heard that before.... (BTW, John - I don't think I'd let any of your friends drive your car, they don't have very good tra
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00644.html (8,142 bytes)
- 19. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 11:08:22 -0600
- Not certain, but that was the current wisdom back in the 60's, so I have avoided plated ones. ;) -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com -- Red Dirt Rangers (Rocky on piano): http://www.reddirtrangers.com
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00650.html (8,490 bytes)
- 20. Re: Minilite Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Mills" <williem@mindspring.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 12:47:56 -0500
- I cannot find the source now, but it seems that plated spokes were a concern for (hydrogen?) embrittlement in the plating process. Stainless steel spokes with plated hub and rim were preferred way to
- /html/mgs/2002-02/msg00652.html (8,194 bytes)
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