William Lewis wrote:
>I searched the archives and saw some discussions on larger wire wheels.
>Some said they were using 14" MGB wheels without trouble. I tried those on
>my car and saw that the wheels contact the hubs funny. Are there other 14"
>or 15" wheels that fit an Alpine properly? I saw one web site selling
>Lotus Super 7 and Daimler SP 250 wheels under the same heading as Alpine
>and MG Midget. I will be installing new hubs and wheels this winter.
>
>What is the widest tire that will fit without rubbing or needing sheet
>metal cleared out of the way?
>
>Bill Lewis
>Frankenpine (Mostly Series II, Series V motor, Volvo overdrive, MGB
>driveshaft and seats......you get the picture)
>
>
>
Bill:
Here is one answer to your question that I had archived, and I will send
more later. However, I am also very interested in how to remove a Volvo
overdrive from a Volvo transmission, and how you managed to put a Volvo
overdrive in your Frankenpine!
Ron Tebo
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In a message dated 5/7/99 11:04:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Chris.S.Mottram@ecc.com writes:
<< Has anyone use 13"x7" Panasports with the Tiger offset on an Alpine
rear??
Will they fit properly? >>
Chris...
In 1996 I bought Panasports for my Series 5 Alpine from K-Speed in State
College, PA. I'm using 14x6 wheels with a 22 mm offset on the front and
14x7
wheels with a 17 mm off set on the rear. These wheels are built for
Sunbeams. The 14" profile looks great and the 7" rears kick out the track
just enough to follow the footprint created by the front tires.
My tire guy worked with me on the selection of tires. I'm using
195/60's and
shaved a bit of the inner fender lip just for safety.
...Rich
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