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61. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Kai M. Radicke" <kradick1@ic3.ithaca.edu>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 14:30:34 -0400
We have a customer who owns a BRG MGB and he painted his wirewheels using Moss MG engine red. He came in over the summer to have his wheels and tyres balanced and I considered painting them silver w
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg00991.html (8,756 bytes)

62. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: richard <juju34@texoma.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 13:56:06 +0000
i prefere the painted ones, as they can be re-spayed as needed, chrome on the other hand are beautiful , until the rust... i have both , painted on my b's and chrome on the jags,,,thats the way they
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg00993.html (7,309 bytes)

63. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 05:06:13 +0000
A-hem! My pale (a cut and polish might not go astray) primorsoe CBB looks just fine and dandy with its new powder-coated wires, thank you! AND the hair is not cat, it is dog (she just loves the way h
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg00997.html (7,761 bytes)

64. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 12:41:01 -0700
Don't know about that. The PO put the chromed wheels on mine, but I think they look good with Tartan Red (what's left of it). I do think they look more "flashy" and less "vintage" as the wheel diamet
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg01000.html (8,106 bytes)

65. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 05:13:50 +0000
In case no-one has heard of this before, the rare "primorsoe" colour is only found on cars in South Australia and resembles "primrose". Eric 68MGB MkII (who should not be typing at 05:00hrs)
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg01002.html (7,589 bytes)

66. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Jim <microdoc@apk.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 21:28:59 -0400
Cool! Can I watch?
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg01039.html (7,441 bytes)

67. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Chris Attias <cattias@cats.ucsc.edu>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 12:21:54 -0700
"Am I the only one on the list who preferrs the look of painted wires instead of chromed ones? CR" Charley, Nope! If it isn't an original factory option and doesn't look better than paint, it isn't w
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg01073.html (8,139 bytes)

68. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Henry A. Morrison" <dos_gusanos@email.msn.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 14:58:21 -0600
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg01077.html (8,590 bytes)

69. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Tim Economu" <economu@whidbey.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:56:49 -0700
Chrome is the prettiest! Yep! My red BGT daily driver with chrome wires gets nice car comments all the time. I'm sure Pininfarina like chrome wires more. I think the painted wire guys are just jealou
/html/mgs/1999-10/msg01146.html (7,658 bytes)

70. wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Frank Walker" <fwalker@insurquote.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 14:20:39 -0700
hello, i am considering conveting my 76 MGB to wire wheels. can any of you tell me what is required and what to look out for as I search for parts. also what kind of mantainace is required. the only
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00102.html (7,178 bytes)

71. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>
Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 18:33:36 +0100
The front hubs are a straight swap. If you intend to keep the steel axle you will need special conversion hubs at the rear that are machined to give as much clearance as possible between the tyres an
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00208.html (8,683 bytes)

72. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 18:40:56 -0700
On maintenance... Wire wheels, while quite dashing in appearance, definitely require more maintenance than bolt-on steel wheels or mags. Depending on your tolerance for vibration through the steering
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00279.html (8,713 bytes)

73. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Kutzli" <ekutzli@netins.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 10:46:59 -0500
Has anyone tried the bolt on wire wheels like those for sale by Victoria Brit? May not be purist but would be a quick swap. I'm having my rostyles blasted and checked for true. If they are wobbly I'l
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00388.html (7,219 bytes)

74. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Jason Dutt" <jason@markerman.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 17:49:40 -0400
I have a set of Mini-lite repros that I purchased from The Proper MG on special for about $500. This price included hub cabs, emblems, and a full set of lug nuts. I love them, and you simply can't be
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00392.html (8,021 bytes)

75. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@bc.sympatico.ca>
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 22:08:48 -0700 (PDT)
Eric, Yup I had a set of chrome 14x6 bolt on wires on my `76 B years ago. Supposedly they were originally on a 240Z. I bought them without centers but luckily enough, the rostyle wheel centers snappe
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00418.html (8,058 bytes)

76. RE: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:36:18 -0400
Please tell me more about the 240Z wheel on your B. I have a 75 B with the Minotaur mini lite knock off. These wheels look fine, but I autocross, and they are so flexible that they rub on my sway bar
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00428.html (8,938 bytes)

77. RE: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 07:15:49 -0600
Hi Joe, I just bought a set of Datsun Z wheels. They are the Turbine/Turbo (?) style wheel. They have lots of narrow "spokes" and are dished shaped. They are on my 1967 vintage race car which has bee
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00432.html (8,675 bytes)

78. Wire Wheels (score: 1)
Author: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:03:15 -0400
I have a chance to get some nire wires for the Midget. THe stock ones are 4" wide. The new ones are 4.5" (they are off a Spit) anybody tried this? Will they fit under the Midget? I am pretty sure I w
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00817.html (7,727 bytes)

79. Re: Wire Wheels (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 22:53:15 -0600
The offset on the Spit wheels is very wrong for the Midget. They will go on, but will likely rub somewhere. Dave Q. probl;m in the front - just clearance from the rear fender.<
/html/mgs/1999-04/msg00886.html (7,550 bytes)

80. Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "charlie schellinck" <charlie@mars.ark.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 21:44:08 -0800
anyone out there got a few wire wheels for the MGB they want to part with? Adam Schellinck 1973 BRG MGB Roadster in 1 millon pieces.
/html/mgs/1999-01/msg01167.html (6,252 bytes)


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