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RE: V8 Wheel Question

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Subject: RE: V8 Wheel Question
From: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 17:27:54 -0600
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Larry Hoy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net 
> [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Jewell
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 4:26 PM
> To: MGB-v8 list
> Subject: V8 Wheel Question
> 
> 
> First, thanks to all the folk who have answered my earlier questions.
> 
> I've been searching for aftermarket rims for my 77 MGB (that 
> I plan to 
> lower by an inch), but most of the online stores either force you to 
> look through all the wheels individualy, or select a model 
> and year of 
> car, at which point they list all the rims that fit your car and it's 
> bolt pattern.  Of course, none of them list MG as a model of 
> car, so I 
> was wondering if anyone could suggest a late-model (post 1990) 
> automobile that would have the same lug-pattern and clearance 
> restrictions for the MGB.  I've found several 4-lug 15"x 6.5" 
> or 15"x7" 
> rims, but most places I've looked at say that the MGB can't 
> handle 15" 
> rims any wider than 6" (or 5.5").  Can someone confirm or deny that?
> 
> Second, if I convert to a rear-end with a 5-lug pattern, can anyone 
> suggest a way to get MGC front hubs or some other method to 
> convert the 
> front to a 5-bolt pattern?
> 
> Many thanks in advance!!!
> 
> James J.

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