Amici:
Bob Wismer and I are searching for racing wheels for the TALISMAN. We found
some very nice wheels, but they do not fit (too wide). Perhaps others on the
FOT list might be interested in these wheels. I know any discussion about
wheels and offsets, and back spacing can be confusing, so I will try to be
descriptive.
These are mag wheels, which I would describe as 13"x5 1/2". They're overall
diameter is 14", and their overall width is 6 1/8". They have a double bolt
pattern that appears to accommodate both the Triumph and the Lotus bolt
pattern. As near as I can measure, the back space dimension (from the inside
edge of the wheel to the inside bolt up face) is 2 5/16". I suspect this may
be a 2 1/4" Nominal Back Space. I suspect this results in a .75 or .8125
Negative Offset. I believe these wheels will fit both Lotus and Triumph
models.
While I have not had these wheels crack tested, they appear to be in excellent
condition. They have been glass beaded, and they are freshly painted. They
look gorgeous, albeit a bit extra ordinary. Whoever prepped them, clear
coated them over bare metal, which achieved an interesting Gray Marbleized
look. Really different, and kind of neat.
I think the guy who has them wants $550 for them. I suspect these wheels
might be quite rare, and appear to be well worth the asking price.
Any interest?
Bill Dentinger
PS
I suspect proper wheels to fit our TALISMAN are going to be 4 1/2" or 5"
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