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1. wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "Jon Paschke" <birdman@lightspeed.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:31:36 -0700; I was thinking of using MGB wire wheels on my Midget. Has anyone out there used a MGB 14 inch wheel or even a 15 inch on their car? Would you think there would be any problems with the wider rim, the; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00833.html (7,828 bytes)
2. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Richard Shipman <mbelect@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 12:28:29 -0400; Hi Jon, I was thinking of doing the same thing until I made some measurements... The MGB wheels have longer hubs than the spridget wheels. The length of the spridget hub from the end of the threads t; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00859.html (9,094 bytes)
3. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Herb_Goede@amsinc.com; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:35:55 -0600; Can the MGB hubs be used on a Spridget? Richard Shipman <mbelect@mindspring.com> on 09/15/99 12:28:29 PM Please respond to Richard Shipman <mbelect@mindspring.com> Hi Jon, I was thinking of doing the; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00868.html (9,491 bytes)
4. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Richard Shipman <mbelect@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 13:47:06 -0400; I don't think so... it seems like most of the running gear on the B is similar in design but scaled-up in size to accomodate the extra weight / horsepower of the spridgets big brother... Richard; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00871.html (8,300 bytes)
5. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "Jon Paschke" <birdman@lightspeed.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:22:29 -0700; Thanks for the replies, Now, Has anyone put any kind of 14 of 15 " rims on their spridgets? What size tire would you have to run to keep from rubbing when the steering is turned? There is a way to do; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00887.html (9,861 bytes)
6. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Brad Fornal <toyman@htcomp.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 19:00:30 -0500; I have a couple of wires off of a parts car that I believe are 14". would those have been offered in the early 70's? Brad; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00892.html (8,789 bytes)
7. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Herb_Goede@amsinc.com; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 18:13:29 -0600; I know of no 14" wheel marketed as a factory Item for a Spridget. Herb G Brad Fornal <toyman@htcomp.net> on 09/15/99 08:00:30 PM I have a couple of wires off of a parts car that I believe are 14". w; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00893.html (8,766 bytes)
8. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Brad Fornal <toyman@htcomp.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 19:40:29 -0500; I stand corrected, I went out and looked, all are 13". Oddly enough, three of them are an all over gold color,was that ever offered factory? Though it looks strange to me the paint job was well done.; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00895.html (9,480 bytes)
9. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "David Riker" <davidr@sunset.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 20:09:20 -0700; Saw a guy at the Dixon Ca Meet who had MGB Chrome wire wheels on his Midget. He had to grind a groove into the front disc caliper, as the back of the wheel hub rubbed on it, also, there was very lit; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00906.html (9,048 bytes)
10. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "George Procyshyn" <geopro@cyberdrive.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 00:33:03 -0400; This sounds Pretty neat, at least at first thought. On an RWA Midget or even on the right bugeye. 14x5.5" chrome wires on a nice soft low profile tire. You'd think the car would have so much grip you; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00911.html (9,727 bytes)
11. wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "shawn tobin" <suhs2@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 08:11:43 CDT; I talked to British Wire Wheel just two weeks ago. They told me the MGB wire hubs were too wide which confirms the list wisdom. Maybe they could make some 15" Cobra centerlaced specials on spridget; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00924.html (8,463 bytes)
12. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 09:56:55 EDT; << Thanks for the replies, Now, Has anyone put any kind of 14 of 15 " rims on their spridgets? What size tire would you have to run to keep from rubbing when the steering is turned? There is a way to; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00927.html (8,628 bytes)
13. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 10:34:26 -0400; While tire footprint and profile does effect roadholding (fat, thin tires = more stick), as Allen points out there is more to the story. The tires may stick better, but the car as a whole won't. My n; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00931.html (11,011 bytes)
14. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 09:54:52 -0500; Oh, and the small detail that it's front wheel drive! other than that................ ;-) Peter C; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00934.html (8,546 bytes)
15. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:27:25 -0400; FWD doen't increase roadholding, in fact the front end scrubs early reducing skidpad. It is more predictable handling and easier to package as shown by the mass market changeover to FWD. (although no; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00936.html (9,701 bytes)
16. wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "Geoff Branch" <branch@valinet.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:02:29 -0400; The rear wire wheels were clunking on my '74 so I pulled them off and yes the splines are shot on the wheels and probably on the hubs as well. The wheels were also seating on the nuts holding the dru; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00660.html (7,944 bytes)
17. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Martyn Ridley <ridleymj@bis.on.ca>; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 21:05:56 -0400; If you really hate wire wheels, trade with somebody who wants them. There will be plenty of takers. I suggest that your pay the necessary and get new splines etc. If you don't want wires, look at the; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00674.html (9,128 bytes)
18. Re: Wire Wheels (score: 1): Author: Kate & Gary Bales <kgb@clipper.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 06:56:05 -0700; Don't know if this will help or not, but I found 3 rostyle wheels last week when we were cleaning up the yard for our yard sale this weekend. I have no need of them, as my car has wires. They have b; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00675.html (7,887 bytes)
19. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: theskinny@excite.com; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:55:28 PDT; point and assumed that I just unbolted the hubs, but >>now it looks like these were factory original and I'll have to >>replace the axles too! This looks like a huge expense, to >>say nothing of a l; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00680.html (8,269 bytes)
20. Re: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: "Robert Duquette" <RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 07:06:06 -0400; Of the places that I have looked, AHSpares seems to have the best price for hubs, but I don't know about shipping yet tho'. With the prices of these things, and my budget what it isn't, I'll probably; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00682.html (8,423 bytes)

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