Joe West
05-29-2005, 11:53 AM
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Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:22:39 -0800
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf@email.msn.com>
Re: <VV> Questions regarding wheel rim.
The wheels are the same 1960-69, according to my impression, except for the
bolt circles. You got the same measurement on your Vair wheel as I got. Your
two types of wheels are different by 7/8" (as you knew). To me, that is TOO
much. But I'm not an expert on adapting wheels to Vairs or anything else, so
my opinion is of the humble variety. Aside from clearance problems, your MG
wheels will overload your front-axle stubs and rear-axle shafts. How
seriously, I can't say.
I found that a set of 14" five-hole BMW wheels fit my LM perfectly. The
same rims exist for BMW with four holes. If the bolt circle fits, I'd bet
the backset will be correct.
Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:22:39 -0800
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf@email.msn.com>
Re: <VV> Questions regarding wheel rim.
The wheels are the same 1960-69, according to my impression, except for the
bolt circles. You got the same measurement on your Vair wheel as I got. Your
two types of wheels are different by 7/8" (as you knew). To me, that is TOO
much. But I'm not an expert on adapting wheels to Vairs or anything else, so
my opinion is of the humble variety. Aside from clearance problems, your MG
wheels will overload your front-axle stubs and rear-axle shafts. How
seriously, I can't say.
I found that a set of 14" five-hole BMW wheels fit my LM perfectly. The
same rims exist for BMW with four holes. If the bolt circle fits, I'd bet
the backset will be correct.
Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C