Is this a Triumph Dolomite 13x4.5 wheel I found it in the spare wheel well of my Latham F2.
Dolomite spare wheel?
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vitessesteve
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Dolomite spare wheel?
Is this a Triumph Dolomite 13x4.5 wheel I found it in the spare wheel well of my Latham F2.
Steve Weblin - AKA vitessesteve
Current Cars - Latham F2, 69 Vitesse Mk2 Saloon since 1991 and a Sprint engined TR7. Have had several Dolomites over the years.
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Current Cars - Latham F2, 69 Vitesse Mk2 Saloon since 1991 and a Sprint engined TR7. Have had several Dolomites over the years.
blog http://vitessesteve.blogspot.com/ website http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/
Isle of Wight, UK based - studied class car restoration at Leeds City College
https://www.facebook.com/stephen.weblin
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Re: Dolomite spare wheel?
It certainly LOOKS like one, though I suspect it will be worse than useless on your car, if it even fits at all (though I know the PCD matches) It kinda depends on what brakes you are using!
I also don't recognise the wheels on your car but the Blue one has MGF 15" wheels so assume those are 14" or 15". In which case the best spare to use is probably a 14" MGF steel spare wheel. these are readily available and cheap and normally come with an ancient but unused 185/65/14 tyre of reputable make. This wheel fits (just - it's a gnat's too tall) in a Dolomite spare wheel well, so stands a chance of fitting yours too. I have one on my MGF 15" shod Sprint. Even though it's not a "proper" skinny space saver wheel, the rules for it's use are the same as it's not an exact match. You know, restricted to 50mph, replace asap, blah blah!
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I also don't recognise the wheels on your car but the Blue one has MGF 15" wheels so assume those are 14" or 15". In which case the best spare to use is probably a 14" MGF steel spare wheel. these are readily available and cheap and normally come with an ancient but unused 185/65/14 tyre of reputable make. This wheel fits (just - it's a gnat's too tall) in a Dolomite spare wheel well, so stands a chance of fitting yours too. I have one on my MGF 15" shod Sprint. Even though it's not a "proper" skinny space saver wheel, the rules for it's use are the same as it's not an exact match. You know, restricted to 50mph, replace asap, blah blah!
Steve
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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!
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Re: Dolomite spare wheel?
Thanks Steve. My car is running on a set of 14 inch Revolution 5 spoke alloys shod with 185/60 tyres. I need 14's to clear the vented disc and 4 pot calipers.
I will keep an eye out for a MG spare.
https://latham.weblin.co.uk/Latham/2025 ... on-wheels/
Steve Weblin - AKA vitessesteve
Current Cars - Latham F2, 69 Vitesse Mk2 Saloon since 1991 and a Sprint engined TR7. Have had several Dolomites over the years.
blog http://vitessesteve.blogspot.com/ website http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/
Isle of Wight, UK based - studied class car restoration at Leeds City College
https://www.facebook.com/stephen.weblin
Current Cars - Latham F2, 69 Vitesse Mk2 Saloon since 1991 and a Sprint engined TR7. Have had several Dolomites over the years.
blog http://vitessesteve.blogspot.com/ website http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/
Isle of Wight, UK based - studied class car restoration at Leeds City College
https://www.facebook.com/stephen.weblin
Re: Dolomite spare wheel?
For the 14" MGF spare, here appears to be a good value source, rather than pot luck off ebay:
https://www.mgobsessionparts.co.uk/prod ... el-orange/
https://www.mgobsessionparts.co.uk/prod ... el-orange/
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Re: Dolomite spare wheel?
Excellent thanks for the tipoff. I have ordered one.hoops wrote: ↑Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:18 am For the 14" MGF spare, here appears to be a good value source, rather than pot luck off ebay:
https://www.mgobsessionparts.co.uk/prod ... el-orange/
Unfortunately my order has been cancelled. They had sold the last one but not updated the website.
Steve Weblin - AKA vitessesteve
Current Cars - Latham F2, 69 Vitesse Mk2 Saloon since 1991 and a Sprint engined TR7. Have had several Dolomites over the years.
blog http://vitessesteve.blogspot.com/ website http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/
Isle of Wight, UK based - studied class car restoration at Leeds City College
https://www.facebook.com/stephen.weblin
Current Cars - Latham F2, 69 Vitesse Mk2 Saloon since 1991 and a Sprint engined TR7. Have had several Dolomites over the years.
blog http://vitessesteve.blogspot.com/ website http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/
Isle of Wight, UK based - studied class car restoration at Leeds City College
https://www.facebook.com/stephen.weblin
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Re: Dolomite spare wheel?
Thanks for sharing that info, I'm in need of the same item! Ebay it is then....
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Re: Dolomite spare wheel?
Im using the same wheel on my Stag but there 15 inchvitessesteve wrote: ↑Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:19 am
Thanks Steve. My car is running on a set of 14 inch Revolution 5 spoke alloys shod with 185/60 tyres. I need 14's to clear the vented disc and 4 pot calipers.
I will keep an eye out for a MG spare.
https://latham.weblin.co.uk/Latham/2025 ... on-wheels/