DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE WHEELS

[drf]

I have been told there wheels are from a Triumph TR4. they are magnesium wheels that came on my MGB V8. Does anybody know what they are ? Thanks

[mikeyb]

They will almost certainly fit a TR4 as the stud pattern is the same.  it does depend on the offset though.

What diameter are they - would expect 15" for a 4.

4's, 4a's etc. never had minilite style wheels as standard (afaik) - either steels or wires from the factory.  Maybe a "period accessory" ?  Not seen centre caps like that before. Do they look the same period as the wheels or "extra"?

I guess there are no id marks or maker's names on them?

Are you looking to sell?  

Rgds

Mike

[smithy]

MikeyB wrote:

Are you looking to sell?

That's his first post Mike - you haven't even said "Welcome to the Forum" yet!

Forgive the rudeness, DRF - Welcome to the Forum.
Nice people here, and quite knowledgable, some, although spotting the different models of GT6 can be tough.

Those look like nice wheels. Would you like to sell them?  ;)

[mikeyb]

oops never noticed, just responded to his question!

I did think they would look good on my TR4a though.

Don't think they will fit your Spit smithy     ;)

[drf]

Thanks for the welcome and the responses.

They are 15 inch wheels and they have 7 or 8 inch rims. (205 tyres)  The centres are definetly after market and in poor condition. I forgot to mention. I was given an article when I bought the car. The article was from a classic car magazine from the 1980s which indicate they are American Racing wheels but I am not sure and don't know how to find out. This article also indicates TR3s and 4as came with these lightweight wheels for competition purposes. They look very similar but I don't know if they are the same.
I have had a go at attaching the article I don't know if people will be able to read it

p.s I am changing them from the MGB so I will sell them when I know what I am selling.

Thx

[mikeyb]

agree, they do look similar if not identical

"for competition & custom use" does support my theory of "aftermarket"  -  if so they would be "period"

have you had a tyre off to check for markings inside the rim?

would appreciate a nod when you decide to sell   :)

[thescrapman]

Are they not Panamera or something like that??

[drf]

I have not had a chance to remove a tyre to see if they are marked. That is a very good idea.

I will have a go this weekend if I get the chance.

I have had a quick look on the internet on the panamera idea and just return porsche stuff.

Is there anything else you know on the panamera idea ?

Does anybody have a copy of the Triumph Competition Preparation manual by Kastner

Thx

[thescrapman]

6952 wrote:

Does anybody have a copy of the Triumph Competition Preparation manual by Kastner

Thx

Yes, it is on loan to mikeyb

:-)

[drf]

Thx

Does the katner book show these wheels and does it say anything more about them ?

[sprtz]

If they are american racing wheels its cast on the inside of the rim "american racing" and the type of wheel.