Giving up the search for 15" i am now looking at a set of 14X5.5, et22, does anyone have any experience of this size, any issues and what size tyres are best.
Pete
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cliftyhanger
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Re: Wheels again
I have a set of 14" minilites on my Toledo at the moment (sprint rear axle)
Not a fan of minilites, but not a lot of choice.
185/60 14 Michelin Crossclimates, fantastic tyres, especially if you use the car in winter.
(afraid I have no idea of offset)
Not a fan of minilites, but not a lot of choice.
185/60 14 Michelin Crossclimates, fantastic tyres, especially if you use the car in winter.
(afraid I have no idea of offset)
Clive Senior
Brighton
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Re: Wheels again
any photos?cliftyhanger wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:24 pm I have a set of 14" minilites on my Toledo at the moment (sprint rear axle)
Not a fan of minilites, but not a lot of choice.
185/60 14 Michelin Crossclimates, fantastic tyres, especially if you use the car in winter.
(afraid I have no idea of offset)
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cliftyhanger
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Re: Wheels again
Oh lordy me. I will have to find out how to post a photo on here....
Or (assuming you have a fb account) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... 968&type=3
Or (assuming you have a fb account) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... 968&type=3
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Re: Wheels again
These are 14x5.5 with a 27mm offset. Tyres are 185/60/14 AKA TR7 spec. No issues with clearance and available off the shelf at MWS in Brum. You can sometimes get very good deals from them at shows like Stoneliegh, these 4 anthracite wheels cost me £145. All new but 1 was the wrong colour!
Steve
PS car looks high as engine not fitted when this pic was taken!
Steve
PS car looks high as engine not fitted when this pic was taken!
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
Aye,.....
cliftyhanger wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:57 pm Oh lordy me. I will have to find out how to post a photo on here....
Or (assuming you have a fb account) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... 968&type=3
Here you are Clive...
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Actually,.....
I have a set of four new wheels in that size for my Sprint but I no where near fitting them I'm afraid
so have no experience of them in use,
however I have used 13x5.5 ET25 wheels without problems so expect the same from the new ones.
For tyres I agree with Clive on the size to fit and will be using Michelin too.
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cliftyhanger
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Re: Wheels again
Thanks or sorting the picture Ian. I really need to sit down and set up an account somewhere. Trouble is I am hopeless at taking pictures (as in I only take pics when I really need to)
The crossclimates are really excellent, bout initially for a trackday at Silverstone last Feb (in my spitfire) but in terms of cold weather grip they were miles better than the Goodyear tyres they replaced, and they were not a bad tyre for most weathers. Later in the year the tyres had a good test at Castle Combe, and it was very wet. Again they performed very well. And testing on track is a proper test of a tyre, as speeds into corners and braking etc is all much harder. So I am confident in them, and will buy again.
In terms of comfort, I did the RBRR and used the wheels/tyres on the toledo. ALl felt good, and the tyres are still on there (off to do the Coast2Coast CT run in a few weeks, then pinch the wheels for my spit for a trip to the west coast of Scotland, then off to the Spa classic to watch/enjoy plus a track session, but only 20 mins)
The crossclimates are really excellent, bout initially for a trackday at Silverstone last Feb (in my spitfire) but in terms of cold weather grip they were miles better than the Goodyear tyres they replaced, and they were not a bad tyre for most weathers. Later in the year the tyres had a good test at Castle Combe, and it was very wet. Again they performed very well. And testing on track is a proper test of a tyre, as speeds into corners and braking etc is all much harder. So I am confident in them, and will buy again.
In terms of comfort, I did the RBRR and used the wheels/tyres on the toledo. ALl felt good, and the tyres are still on there (off to do the Coast2Coast CT run in a few weeks, then pinch the wheels for my spit for a trip to the west coast of Scotland, then off to the Spa classic to watch/enjoy plus a track session, but only 20 mins)
Clive Senior
Brighton
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