Re: wire wheels

From: T.J. Higgins (tjhiggin(at)alpine.b17a.ingr.com)
Date: Sat Jun 07 1997 - 18:59:33 CDT


> With my engine rebuilt and working properly, I want to improve the
> suspension and handling and want to start with good spokes and tubeless
> radials (but want to keep the splines). I found a English dealer
> (purveyor?) of MG parts in "MG enthusiats" mag who apparently sells
> alloy knock off spokes for MGB/MGAs in 5Jx14" or 5Jx15" at 130lbs/ea
> ($200?) so I'll give them a holler soon. Also - found that Conti sells
> sport contacts at odd size: 185/55-15s.

Another option might be steel wheels with knock-offs. These were
available on some MGAs, including Twin-Cams. Original sets are rare
and expen$ive. Don't know if anyone is making repros. Not sure how
these would look on an Alpine.

--
T.J. Higgins
tjhiggin(at)ingr.com
Huntsville, AL



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