New wheels on the way!

[Loach1]

A miscommunication with the wife resulted in these on their way! They will replace the S1 wheels on my blue car. Opinions? I'd love the S2 wheels, but these are a good second best IMHO.

[magpies]

got to look good...........as I bought some too

[phillpot]

Think they'll look rubbish .................

[Longers]

Nice.... very nice

[greymrj]

I dont know what it is about the 'minilite' type wheels but they do seem to have something special. They enhance lots of nice cars from MG Midgets and B's to Cortinas, TVR's....and even Minis! I like them a lot.

[phillpot]

Even look good on golf buggies

[Loach1]

They do look smashing on an S - thanks for the pics. The ones I ordered have a 30mm offset vs the original 25, so I might need a 5mm spacer. Is there anything to consider, such as 'hub-centric' spacers, or should any old 5mm shim do the trick?

[magpies]

You may get away with original length wheel studs .... but worth checking how many threads the nuts turn on. Definitely need longer studs with 10mm spacers

[glenrobbo]

Hi David,
My original OZ 'Slots' were ET 29 with these 2mm spacers:

You should be able to make it out in the pic amongst all the silver overspray ( by previous owner )

The wheels I had refurbished were ET 25, so I initially fitted them without the spacers, but soon found out that the wheelnuts were bottoming on the studs before the wheels were fully tight. The spacers were hastily refitted & all is well.
There's quite a lot of latitude but as Mick says, make sure your nuts are doing their job ( ooh err missus ) .

HTH.

ETA Those Minilite style wheels will look like they designed especially for the S.
Good inadvertant choice!

Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 18th May 12:07

[Loach1]

Glen, I think I have the 2mm spacers too. I'll order 5mm spacers so I don't move anything from original. Thanks for reminding me!

[Hansoplast]

Loach1 said:

A miscommunication with the wife resulted in these on their way! They will replace the S1 wheels on my blue car. Opinions? I'd love the S2 wheels, but these are a good second best IMHO.

Hi there,

Please some info on type and sizes.
Like them a lot.
And what max width is possible?
Like to see the arches filled.

Hans

[phillpot]

Hansoplast said:

Hi there,

Please some info on type and sizes.
Like them a lot.
And what max width is possible?
Like to see the arches filled.

Hans

Hans these are Ford fitment for the S series cars, I think you'll be better on the Classic forum for advice on sizes for your Vixen.

[Loach1]

Hansoplast said:

Hi there,

Please some info on type and sizes.
Like them a lot.
And what max width is possible?
Like to see the arches filled.

Hans

Hans,

Try this website to see if they have something that fits your car: http://www.racinglab.com/rotawheelsrb.html

I bought the standard S size of 15 x 7 because I wasn't feeling very creative and I have great tyres already.

[AutoAndy]

...nice...if only I had the spare cash I would be tempted in a slightly different subtle colour..

[glenrobbo]

Andy, shirley it's not that expensive to buy some custard & lip gloss?

[S2Mike]

If you still have not decided on a wheel design, may I suggest these people.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/superstore
I visited them to browse the superstore as they are only 100 miles from me but they deliver almost anywhere. I found them very helpful and enthusiastic, when I enquired about stainless steel exhausts, which I got them to custom build and fit, while I waited. The wheel variety of choice, is the largest I have seen anywhere, simply hundreds with offers on wheel tyre combinations, and everything else you need, or think you might need on your wish list.
I must add that I am not associated with DemonTweeks , just a very satisfied customer.

[Loach1]

They're on the car finally!


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I'm very pleased!

[AutoAndy]

Sweet....

[SJS357]

Yeah.. like them
Look cool.

[Scoobimax]

They'd look good on mine