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don-ho
Don Prince
Atlanta GA
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06/02/2011 10:13PM

Main British Car:
1973 RD 302 in progress

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VTO wheels
Posted by: don-ho
Date: October 23, 2011 08:42AM

Hello all, I am looking at the VTO wheels and am wondering what kind of experiences anyone has had with them. Was thinking about the 15 X 6" fitted with 205's in the rear, trying to stay at the stock diameter with height. Will the 205's fit? I am narrowing an 8.8 and was going to go with the stock width but can go a little in either direction if needed. Also up front I am converting to the 5 bolt ford pattern which I understand shortens the track by 3/4" (3/8" on both sides), could this foul the headers coming down the wheel well? How wide do you think will fit up front? Thanks as always for all the great advice...Don Prince


Bill Young
Bill Young
Kansas City, MO
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10/23/2007 09:23AM

Main British Car:
'73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep

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Re: VTO wheels
Posted by: Bill Young
Date: October 23, 2011 09:26PM

Bill Davidson has VTO wheels on his GT in 15" but I'm not sure what tire size he's running. Still has the MGB 4 lug pattern though. He spoke highly of the quality and good value for the price.
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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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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: VTO wheels
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 24, 2011 08:22AM

contact Pete Mantell @ www.mantellmotorsport.com. Pretty sure he's a dealer. If so, he'll be able to let you know what fits.
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classic conversions
bill guzman

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Re: VTO wheels
Posted by: classic conversions
Date: October 27, 2011 05:48PM

Starting in Nov I will be a VTO wheels dealer. Keep an eye on web page.


Steve Mc
Steve McNary

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10/27/2007 08:59AM

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Re: VTO wheels
Posted by: Steve Mc
Date: October 28, 2011 01:12PM

I have a set of VTO's I picked up from Hap at ACME. 15 X 6 w/ 195/60's on them. Stock MGB rear axle assembly (w/3.07 R&P) so a bit different from your set-up. Happy with the wheels. I've had them a couple of years now. I have a Rover V8 with RV8 headers and no problems with front wheel interferences.

Steve Mc


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: VTO wheels
Posted by: J Man
Date: November 09, 2011 05:05PM

Not to get too far off topic but I have seen some Rota wheels on the auction site, anyone know anything about these?


Any suggestions on general fitment would be nice as well.



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BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: VTO wheels
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: November 11, 2011 07:57AM

I can tell you this much, my experience with the 17" wheels has shown me that with the larger rims you can move the entire wheel inward, (because it clears the steering knuckle) which results in delightfully light steering even with very wide tires.

JB



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