WIMPUS Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have seen new revolution wheels for a Spitfire .. i like them alot! Is it a straight bolt on ? ( I know you must use different nuts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAn1980SPIT Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Ive seen recommendtion of using longer Land Rover studs. See Rimmer Bros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Straight bolt-on yes, that's completely possible. Yes, expensive chrome wheel stud/nut things to be factored in. And the centres.Nice, Revo wheels. (And I sold a set last month! Ha!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1500 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 looking around £50 for a set of stainless nuts for them, providing they're not the sleeved type, far better than the chrome ones that chip :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 James1500 wrote:looking around £50 for a set of stainless nuts for them, providing they're not the sleeved type, far better than the chrome ones that chip :)i'm going to get these...http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID005756 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 James1500 wrote:looking around �50 for a set of stainless nuts for them, providing they're not the sleeved type, far better than the chrome ones that chip :)Oooer! Sounds like good advice. Didn't manage to chip mine, but then I only put 'em on and off four or five times.... Wimpus - they're purty, yum yum. You need to find five spokes though. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 smithy wrote:Oooer! Sounds like good advice. Didn't manage to chip mine, but then I only put 'em on and off four or five times.... Wimpus - they're purty, yum yum. You need to find five spokes though. ;-)Why 5 spokes ? :d The revolution's are going to be for the summer and my original wheels for the winter :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Canleys sell them, might be cheaper?Longer studs might prove a problem as the sleeve nuts are closed. I have run Revs for 16 years and encountered no issues with loose fastenings?Go for them, be aware that moisture will get behind the lacquer leading to corrosion.Brilliant wheels that will I sure result in a significent decrease in brake fade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1500 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 mine are always off and on for some reason, usually something I've broke :P here's a teaser photo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1500 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think the new sets selling now use conventional nuts (angled) its only the older sets that use sleeve nuts? correct me if I'm wrong :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 timbancroft61 wrote:Canleys sell them, might be cheaper?Longer studs might prove a problem as the sleeve nuts are closed. I have run Revs for 16 years and encountered no issues with loose fastenings?Go for them, be aware that moisture will get behind the lacquer leading to corrosion.Brilliant wheels that will I sure result in a significent decrease in brake fade.significent decrease in brake fade?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkDeTriomphe Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 James1500 wrote:I think the new sets selling now use conventional nuts (angled) its only the older sets that use sleeve nuts? correct me if I'm wrong :)You are not wrong ... a pain if trying to find a wheel to go with an older set :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1500 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think Tim is suggesting the brakes will run cooler as there's less of a 'wheel' blocking the air ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 James1500 wrote:I think Tim is suggesting the brakes will run cooler as there's less of a 'wheel' blocking the air ;)thanks for the explanation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 The offset on the new 5.5J Revolutions is 25, a bit too much really, you may need small spacers to stop them hitting the wishbones when turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Its tight, but I have not experienced a problem, still mine are the older type. Might be worth giving Revolution a call to discuss offsets.BTW 5 spoke wheels are not available in diameters less than 15'', and 14'' wheels are no longer made.Does'nt James' car look good on those wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Some Revolution wheels here which may be suitable I just thought I would put them on here as they maybe of use to someone none of them are mine :)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-Cosmic-Revolutions-Wheels-/300615039550?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item45fe0d7a3e#ht_500wt_1284http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Tr7-Revolution-5-5-x-13-Wheels-x-3-Tr8-Rally-Race-Trackday-/200664777575?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb88d8367#ht_500wt_1284http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Triumph-8x13-Revolution-Wheel-4-Spoke-TR7-TR8-race-rally-/200664833532?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item2eb88e5dfc#ht_500wt_1284http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Triumph-TR7-Revolution-7-x13-alloy-wheels-race-trackday-rally-/200664604746?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb88ae04a#ht_500wt_1284http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Triumph-9x13-Revolution-Wheel-4-Spoke-TR7-TR8-race-rally-/200664834473?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item2eb88e61a9#ht_500wt_1284 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 timbancroft61 wrote:Its tight, but I have not experienced a problem, still mine are the older type. Might be worth giving Revolution a call to discuss offsets.I have some old 5.5J Revs too & the offset is 12 or 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT64fun Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi WimpusI have fiited the modern 5.5x13" 4 spoke Revolutions on my GT6 Mk2.Despite best endeavors to prove otherwise (including a trial fit with a new tyre), with my configuration of a slightly lowered front on 330lb springs, the inside of the rim just fouled on the top front wishbone. I have had to add 5mm spacers, which was initially dissapointing, but I am slowly getting over it as the wheels look great (my opinion and others). The wheels use conventional 60 deg taper nuts and the suppliers will offer 3/8" as standard. I have had to separately source nuts for my rear wheels as I have a CV conversion with M12x1.5 studs. Nuts were souced through Mister Ts Wheel Nut Emporium. http://www.mistertee.co.uk/5.html.Because of the spacers I will be upgrading the front studs to M12 as well this winter.RegardsIan F ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1500 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I had issues with wheel fouling initially, I went for the Canleys adjustable wishbone set up as there's no top arms to hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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