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engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" and Costello V8s

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mikejenelle
Mike White

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03/09/2008 09:50AM

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5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: mikejenelle
Date: December 15, 2009 08:23PM

I have opted to install a Fast Cars IFS and need to upgrade to a 15" wheel (Chevy/MGC 4.75 bolt pattern). I want to use a five lug but have not been able to locate anything? I've contacted over a dozen dealers with no luck. I need a 4.5" backspace or 22mm offset on the wheels. Any help would be appreciated. If you have a set to sell that is good - excellent condition please let me know. Also selling a brand new set of wheels with brand new 215/60 Cooper tires, mounted and balanced - zero miles on them. I bought them prior to going for the new IFS, they won't fit over the brakes. $750
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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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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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Re: 5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: rficalora
Date: December 16, 2009 08:11PM

Mike, 15" 5x4 3/4 lug pattern are available from a bunch of places... for 4.5" backspace to be the same as +22mm offset, you'd have to be looking at 7" wheels (if I did the math right). Check the Shelby & Vintage styles here... [www.americanracing.com].

It'll be difficult to find that size in a recent OEM wheel, but shouldn't be too difficult in after market.

Good luck

Rob


J Man
jason adkins
NW OH
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01/21/2009 08:49PM

Main British Car:
'61 Morris Minor panel, '70 MGB GT, '74 MGB GT MGB 1.8, unsure yet on the GTs

Re: 5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: J Man
Date: July 26, 2010 12:15PM

If you go with a billet wheel they can make just about anything you want in that pattern.
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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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Re: 5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: rficalora
Date: July 26, 2010 04:46PM

Why do you have to use 4.75? Ted will do the IFS with any bolt pattern you want. With a +22 7" wheel, you'll have way more choices at 5x4.5 (5x114.3) &/or 5x100. I used 5x4.75 thinking chevy pattern wheels would be easy to find but then struggled to find 15" wheels in that patter & 0 offset that I liked. I ended up with wheels I really like a lot -- American Racing 427P's -- but they cost way more than I'd have had to spend otherwise.


danmas
Dan Masters
Alcoa, Tennessee
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10/28/2007 12:11AM

Main British Car:
1974 MGBGT Ford 302

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Re: 5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: danmas
Date: July 26, 2010 05:32PM

I don't know if you like these or not, but they will fit on Ted's IFS

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mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
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Registered:
10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: 5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: mowog1
Date: July 29, 2010 10:55PM

Mike...

I would recommend a 16" wheel with the FastCars IFS. The clearance is sufficient for 15" wheels...but you REALLY need to watch where your tire weights are located. I have 15" Superlites on the GT.

If I were to buy wheels again, I would definitely go for the larger 16" diameter.

YOMV


bplus
Tracy Moore
Jacksonville, Fl
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Registered:
11/24/2008 06:36PM

Main British Car:
71' MGB GT 350 Chevrolet

Re: 5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: bplus
Date: July 31, 2010 10:19PM

I can't afford the the fast cars front end, but I do like the way my
16 x 8 front wheels fill up the front wheel wells. Summit racing
has stacks of 15" wheels to choose from, most with several
off sets to choose from, just my two cents.



J Man
jason adkins
NW OH
(202 posts)

Registered:
01/21/2009 08:49PM

Main British Car:
'61 Morris Minor panel, '70 MGB GT, '74 MGB GT MGB 1.8, unsure yet on the GTs

Re: 5 lug x 4-3/4" bolt circle x 15 wheels for MGB
Posted by: J Man
Date: August 01, 2010 06:51PM

You are looking for one of the most common bolt patterns out there. Wether or not they make the wheel in the pattern you want will be the issue.


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