mgbrv8 David Hetrick McAllen Texas (78 posts) Registered: 03/09/2008 12:49PM Main British Car: MGBs- 1977,1969 Vettes-1965,1984,2003 ZO6 LS1s in MGs |
Lets see you wheels please
I am debateing on my wheel style. Could you guys post a pic or put a link of your favorite wheels on a MGB? Spacing and offset would be great if you have them.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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AHA !!! You clean the wheels Jim !!! look great.
I used 4 fronts racing Mustang wheel 15" 5 on 5.5 42 mm + offset 7.25" wide My GT uses Panasports 15X7 Nissan cut whihc have a bigger backspace tires are 205X55X15 at front and 225X50X15 in the rear View at www.classicconversionseng.com |
Bruce Mills Bruce Mills Vancouver Canada (71 posts) Registered: 11/28/2007 09:31PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB Roadster 3.5 Rover |
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mgbrv8 David Hetrick McAllen Texas (78 posts) Registered: 03/09/2008 12:49PM Main British Car: MGBs- 1977,1969 Vettes-1965,1984,2003 ZO6 LS1s in MGs |
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That jag wheel looks great BlownMGB-V8 what dose the whole car look like?
Dave |
BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
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Citron Stephen DeGroat Lugoff, SC (367 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:43PM Main British Car: 1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter |
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Dave,
Check the Roadmaster thread on this site to see the entire Car. Steve |
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
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American Racing 427P... 15x7, 3.5" backspace, 205/55/15 front; 15x8, 4.5" backspace, 225/50/15 rear. Front suspension is 2" wider than stock; rear is about 4" wider & I'm running thin spacers in the back -- but I also widened the omni flares per below. Project is in process so i don't have any good pics but these should give you an idea...
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Mr. T Tony Andrews Kent Island, Maryland (153 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 03:59PM Main British Car: '75 mgb, '74 grille, morspeed bumpers Rover 3.9 |
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Bruce - Um....I recognize the rollbar in the picture gallery from 2006, but the rest of the car has changed just a bit...
PLEASE update - your car looks awesome! Rob - I think those A.R. wheels are going to catch on. They have a vintage look that looks great on the mg - the Schill's new silver roadster looks great wrapped in those! |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
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There are a few sources Tony -- they're all similar but there are differences. Mine (& the ones from Wheel Vintiques & some others) are deeper dish & available in various backspaces & finishes. Paul used later model Mustang wheels. Very similar, but not as deep a dish to them -- more positive offset. They're all variations of the Mustang Eleanor wheels from the original Fast & the Furious movie.
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Bruce Mills Bruce Mills Vancouver Canada (71 posts) Registered: 11/28/2007 09:31PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB Roadster 3.5 Rover |
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Thanks Tony
I am planing on updating the pictures and information in the picture gallery fairly soon. A big thanks goes out to Rob Ficalora. He located and shipped me the Omni Flares. Bruce |
MG four six eight Bill Jacobson Wa state (325 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 02:15AM Main British Car: 73 MGB Buick 215, Eaton/GM supercharger |
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Carl, your front wheel looks like is bend.
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MGBV8R Vic Guerrero Sydney-Australia (8 posts) Registered: 09/26/2008 08:40AM Main British Car: 1971 MGB 5L |
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mabie1978 Michelle Pierce Elyria, OH (111 posts) Registered: 08/25/2008 07:47PM Main British Car: 1978 MGB 3.5 Rover V8 |
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Carl, I have a set like those but made by Enkei. Just reminded me I need to get the tires removed so I can sell off the rims. I have a set of Datsun's and an aftermarket set by Rage made for a Honda Accord.
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johnny wells johnny wells fairfax, virginia (17 posts) Registered: 08/15/2008 08:56AM Main British Car: 76 BV8 Rover 4.2 |
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Say, Bill Jacobson -- What size wheels and tires are you running?
Has anyone thought about the classic Torque Thrust wheel from American Racing or Vintage Wheel Works? [www.vintagewheelworks.com]. I like the V40 with the sharp edges over the D shape. Johnny |
MG four six eight Bill Jacobson Wa state (325 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 02:15AM Main British Car: 73 MGB Buick 215, Eaton/GM supercharger |
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Johnny
Wheels are 14 x 7 off set is 0. Tires are Michelin Pilots P215/60 14, the set-up does require fender flairs. Bill |
67MGBV8 Chris Jones Denver, Colorado (36 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 03:11PM Main British Car: 1967 MGB Tourer 215 c.i. Buick |
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I'm running 16x7J Superlites. Tires are 205/16 z50 Goodyears. Axle is Dana 44 with 51.5" mounting flange to mounting flange width. Wheels are machined to +30mm offset. This leaves about 3/8" inside (bump stop was shaved) and about 5/16" outside (wheel arch flange has not been rolled) I could probably fit 215's in now that I have added a Panhard rod.
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