Scott,
Do the lugs with the tape on them have tapered ends? If so, sounds like
someone was using late model Spitfire/GT6 lugs instead of the proper "mag"
style lugs. I can't speak to the true Minilites but the "common" mag lugs
are approximately 11/16" on the shaft. The late model Spitfire lugs are
about 5/8". Close... but no cigar.
Check the wheel, if the 11/16" measurement sounds right I know there are a
few listers who deal in such parts, such as our own Mark Bradakis.
Otherwise email me off list and I'll see if one of my other sources can help
out.
Cheers,
Jim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Scott Swanberg
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 7:45 PM
> To: Triumph Mailing List
> Subject: Minilite sleeve/nuts
>
>
>
> I'm looking at buying a set of 6x13 original Minilites. I have a
> question dealing on the nuts. The nuts have sleeves that are threaded
> on the inside and which extend into the holes in the wheel. I would
> expect these sleeves to fit snugly in the holes but they don't. Most of
> the sleeves have tape wrapped around them to enable them to fit more
> snugly. Doesn't seem right, does it?
>
> Any ideas to what is going on here? Do the wheels have the wrong nuts
> with them. Or are the sleeves on the nuts or the holes worn. The
> wheels are in excellent condition and don't show any signs of wear so
> I'm guessing that the nuts are the wrong size. Is it possible to get a
> set of nuts for these wheels. The wheels are for a GT6 - Spitfire.
>
> Scott Swanberg, St. Paul, MN
> '67 GT6
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