Les Staff wrote:
>
> I am currently doing some performance upgrades to the engine in my '76
> Spitfire. Once the engine is back in the car I would like to have some
> wheels and rubber on the road that compliment the upgrade in horse
> power. I have been combing through the mail order catalogues for new
> wheels. I have also read on the net about wheels from other marques of
> Triumphs being fitted to Spits. (ie; TR-7 13x5.5 rims with a counter
> sink on the bolt holes for the conical lug nuts) I would like wheels
> 13x5.5 or 13x6. I have seen the Minilight replicas in TRF Cat. but
> have
> never seen them actually on a Spit. Do these rims look good on a Spit?
> Are there others out there I should be considering? Can I use wheels
> from a TR-7? Does anyone have anything used?
>
> Thanks for your time!!
>
> Les Staff
> '76 Spitfire
> lstaff@cabler.cabler/egina.com
> Regina, Saskatchewan
> Canada
Les,
I have Carroll Shelby Mini Europa rims on my 64 Spitfire. These are
real similar in apperance to Minilites. They are 13x6 fitted with 175 sr
70x13s. They fill up the wheel wells rather nicely and give the added
tread width, I don't know if a 185sr60x13 will give you the turning
clearances you will need for lock to lock turns.
I do not know if the company is still in existance since Shelby's
demise, but they were a lot cheaper than TRF or Vicky Brit. If you have
to order from TRF or VB, go thru British Parts connection at
www.thebpc.com and get a quote from Dick Berger, he can save you up to
30% on some items.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4
Houston
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