AngryBaldMan Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi folks, this is my first post so be gentle! I'm currently restoring a 1500, it's been abandoned in the garded of the cottage a the top of our drive for years. I just couldn't leave it there so tracked down the owner (not the owner of the cottage) and its now getting restored (to the best of my limited abilities)My question is before I buy new tyres for the old steel wheels, what else fits?Btw, I've already got it running and done all the welding and electrics, I'm not starting with the wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Standard wheels should be 5" x 13" JStandard tyres are 155/80x13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBaldMan Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi Richard, thanks for the quick reply. What should I be looking for in an aftermarket wheel if I want to go a little wider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 You can fit the same style wheel in 5 1/2j, so deeper dish. They do turn up, expect to pay about £25 a wheel upwards.Alternatively there are alloys available new and secondhand, but the PCD is a little unusual. The only recent car to use it is the MGF and TF, not any other rover models. That gives 15" wheels, but you have to fit bigger studs and use the proper wheelnuts (in fact it is VERY important to use appropriate nuts for any alloy wheel, they have a much wider seat so they wont pull into the soft alloy)Older wheel options from rover metro, though I suspect the offset is wrong, dolomite, again offset issues can be a problem, plus if you do decide on them the nuts are expensive. Maestro/montego and then marina/ital. But in all reality anything made for spit/herald/gt6/vitesse is what you are after.In fact if you have got the 5j wheels (it should be stamped on them) then they work very nicely with 175/70 13 tyres. Probably the option I would go for. Honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 On the subject of wheels, has anyone come accross 14" steels with a Herad/Spitfire pcd?I could find a use for a set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Maestro/montego. I have one set, but they are hard to find these days :-/These are the same as MGF spare wheels, more common. However, more expensive as they always seem to have a really old but unused tyre attached :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 All this talk about MG or Maestro/Montego wheels on a Triumph-come on, they look cr*p!What about the option of fitting alloy TR7 wheels-look ok on a 1500 Spittie-relatively cheap as well. Triumph wheels as well!!!!Otherwise fit the common placed Minilite reps or some nice Revolutions. Used to be available in 14'' sizes, now its 13'' or possibly 15''.Fit quality tyres!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Tim, the maestro 14" steel wheels are pretty similar to the late spitfire wheels. I have a set with winter tyres for the tolly, even use the std centre caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 hello, I've just got the revolution wheels (5.5j x 13) for my late spit (1978) i hope they fit .. i have also other wheel nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Ah but I have an ulterior motive - I have a couple of sets of expensive rally tyres in 14" left over from my Pug. Wanna use em on the Herald! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I think these will also fit I spent a lot of time looking and asking questions about wheels a while ago and I found out these will fit ;)they are also a lot cheaper than MGF alloys :)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-TOMCAT-COUPE-216-218-220-TURBO-ALLOY-WHEEL-TYRE-185-55-R15-/320789919007?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab091b51f#ht_500wt_832http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-200-400-25-ALLOY-WHEELS-SET-4-RRC10331MNH-/290328677434?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4398f00c3a#ht_1909wt_1048 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I think that you are correct Hugh, but like MGF alloys they are 15". I need 14" and would prefer steels as they would look less out of place on the rally car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Looks like you may have to dig deep into your wallet and spend a few quid then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 MikeyB wrote:I think that you are correct Hugh, but like MGF alloys they are 15". I need 14" and would prefer steels as they would look less out of place on the rally car!You can get them in 14" also plus the spare is steel and some cars came with steel wheels if you go to car parts on ebay and put it Rover it will give you the models then go to 200 or 220 or 412 I am sure you know this anyhow jst thought I would tell you hoa I do it. ;DThere are lots of steel and alloy wheels on there ;)Good Hunting Hugh ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hugh, all the info I have found suggests the rover 200 etc has a pcd of 100, which is larger than the Triumph and MGF size (95.25mm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 thescrapman wrote:Looks like you may have to dig deep into your wallet and spend a few quid then!looks like about 20 quid a wheel - which I can just about stomach - but p&p for each one doubles the price which I can not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Is the Triumph spares day attached to an MG spares day? just a thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 There used too be an MGF specialist in Elmstead Market, Something Power, they might be glad to get shot of some MGF steels.What goes onto Rover 100's??Are they 14's?CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 ooh had forgotten about those - wonder if vinny still has any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordon T Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Doesnt the Morris Minor 14inch steels have the same PCD, as the triumphs????? :-/Jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycon67 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 cliftyhanger wrote:Maestro/montego. I have one set, but they are hard to find these days :-/These are the same as MGF spare wheels, more common. However, more expensive as they always seem to have a really old but unused tyre attached :oMGF spare wheels are 14" and you can pick them up foe nout!Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycon67 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 The Spitfire Graveyard brakes MGF and give Dave a ring and i am shure he will sort you out.I am coming down sout next week end if you want to pick them up fron Cheshunt. Save on delivery charge :)Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 MGF spare wheels for nothing, I obviously don't know the right people :BTo be honest I can't imagine many people actually wanting to buy them, except a few on here :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksnatcher Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/suspension/wheel_options_for_the_mgf.htmPic of the standard 14" 5.5J 175/65 MGF spare wheel...........hhhhmmmmm (think) Mine currently with 15" MGF .......First ones i tried but didnt like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 MikeyB wrote:ooh had forgotten about those - wonder if vinny still has any?No, but I do....... :(I'll look what size they are tonight. On the scrap tyre pile I think. I am sure they were 13's he left on that old engine of his though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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